Waste permits

Subscribe to our Newsletters
Subscribe to our Newsletter

Subscribe to our Leicestershire newsletters for the latest news, tips, and support.

Indicates required field
Select your Subscriptions

See our privacy section. You can unsubscribe at any time from within the emails you receive.

A recycling and household waste site

Find out if you will need a waste permit and apply for one online.

Waste site updates

Temporary site closures in February and March - for essential maintenance and site improvement works. Waste permits for these sites will be valid at any other recycling and household waste site during this period:

  • Barwell will be closed from Monday 4 March for three weeks

Always check the web page for your intended waste site before you visit. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before closing.

Weekends: Before setting off, check our website for opening hours, check our Twitter or Facebook for the latest updates. Please note:

  • Weekends are usually busy. Sometimes we're unable to accept certain materials and, in extreme cases, may have to close sites until there is sufficient capacity to run them safely.
  • We plan for busy periods, but urge you to think about when to visit your waste site, to avoid delays.
  • When visiting one of our sites please remember to wear appropriate sturdy footwear and gloves.

All vans, pick-ups and cars with trailers, and/or any vehicle bringing asbestos, chemicals or liquid paint, require a waste permit to visit a recycling and household waste site.

The long-term waste permits scheme is currently suspended

The temporary garden and household waste permit scheme is reinstated, coming into effect from Monday 19 July 2021.

Charities can request an appointment to visit Whetstone Transfer Station.

You will need a permit to dispose of household liquid paint. You can only take Liquid paint to Whetstone recycling and household waste site.

You can only dispose of cement bonded asbestos with a permit. You can apply for a temporary permit online.