Waste and recycling

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Find out about waste permits, recycling and where to take rubbish. Rubbish bin collections are covered by your district council.

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Waste site updates

From 11 to 17 July: The Oadby site is temporarily closed due to unforeseen circumstances and will re-open on Saturday 18 July at 10am.
From Saturday 18 July: Lount site will close temporarily for a few weeks to house a new ReHome Zone. During this time only, Coalville and Shepshed sites will operate on extended days.

We currently cannot accept:

  • Bulky non-recyclable waste, cardboard, fridges, plasterboard and upholstered domestic seating at Loughborough
  • Bulky non-recyclable waste, scrap metal and wood at Lutterworth
  • Clothes, fridges, household batteries and small domestic appliances at Lount
  • Gas bottles at Barwell
  • Upholstered domestic seating at Melton Mowbray

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Find a recycling and household waste site

A full list of recycling and household waste sites (tips) for Leicestershire residents only. Check opening days and times for each site.

Waste permits

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

FAQs: Recycling and Household Waste Sites

Frequently asked questions about waste sites and waste permits.

Waste disposal charges and terms

There is a charge to dispose of some types of non-household waste at all Recycling and Household Waste Sites in Leicestershire

Waste site terms and conditions and site rules

It is important that you read this information and familiarise yourself with our conditions of use and site rules.

How do I dispose of...
Avoiding household waste contamination

Take responsibility for your household waste and make sure that the right things go in the right bins.

Where you can take business or commercial waste

Find out how to dispose of trade waste and what your legal responsibilities are.

Fly-tipping

It is always the responsibility of the landowner to clear up fly-tipping on their own land

Maps of Minerals and Waste sites in Leicestershire

Minerals and Waste sites in Leicestershire

Who to contact about a bin collection

Your local district or borough council is responsible for your bin and household waste recycling collections.

Sign up for composting workshops

Dive into the world of composting. Join us for workshops to learn how to get started with this eco-friendly practice.

News

Sign of waste site
Temporary closure of Lount Recycling and Household Waste site for improvement works

It will be closed for three weeks from Friday 17 July for the installation of a Rehome Zone

Temporary closures at two recycling and household waste sites for improvement works

The Bottesford site will close for four weeks from Monday 16 February, while the site in Lutterworth will be closed for five weeks from Monday 23 February

Turn unwanted bikes into opportunities for Leicestershire’s young people

Re-cycle this January