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Waste and recycling
Find out about waste permits, recycling and where to take rubbish.
Rubbish bin collections are covered by your district council.
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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.
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Waste permits
Find out if you will need a waste permit and apply for one online
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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
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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.
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How do I dispose of...
Find out how to recycle, reuse or get rid of something
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Where you can take business or commercial waste
Find out how to dispose of business or commercial waste and what are your legal responsibilities.
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Fly-tipping
It is always the responsibility of the landowner to clear up fly-tipping on their own land
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Maps of Minerals and Waste sites in Leicestershire
Minerals and Waste sites in Leicestershire
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Who to contact about a bin collection
Your local district or borough council is responsible for your bin and household waste recycling collections.
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Order a compost bin
Order a compost bin and find out about composting
News
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Cut-price compost bins to combat climate change
The bins are made from 100 per cent recycled plastic
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Environment grants available for community projects
From Friday 1 November, community groups and organisations can apply for grants of up to £3K.
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Leicestershire residents asked to take recycling into their own hands
County Hall will glow green this week in support of Recycle Now’s annual Recycle Week, as Leicestershire County Council asks residents to take recycling into their own hands.