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

Waste site updates

ReHome Zone and reusable items

Good quality items can now be reused at some sites. Residents can bring the following good quality items for reuse (not including electrical equipment, gas bottles or paint) to the ReHome Zone at Barwell, Bottesford, Coalville, Kibworth, Loughborough, Melton Mowbray, Mountsorrel, Shepshed and Whetstone sites.

  • Household and garden furniture (all soft furnishings must have a compliant fire label attached)
  • Home office equipment
  • Bicycles and scooters
  • Handheld or petrol DIY and garden tools such as petrol-powered lawnmowers and other equipment

Items must be clean, not altered or modified and not defaced or damaged in any way that affects the use or appearance eg. no visible scratches or chipped, cracked or broken glass.

Note: Residents are not permitted to remove any items from sites, including from these areas.

Always check the web page for your intended waste site before you visit (including the usual accepted items list for each site, unless otherwise stated below). Please arrive at least 10 minutes before closing.

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

  • Weekends, especially during bank holidays, 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.
  • Christmas opening hours: All sites are closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years’ Day.

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

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

Frequently asked questions about waste sites and waste permits.

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

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

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

Find out how to dispose of business or commercial waste and what are your legal responsibilities.

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

Minerals and Waste sites in Leicestershire

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

We periodically run composting workshops. Let us know if you're interested.

News

General views of waste site

Sites will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, in addition to normal closure days

Recycling event taking place in November

Call for volunteers to support environment action in Leicestershire