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

Find a recycling and household waste site

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Waste site updates

Waste site consultation: we have launched a consultation on proposed changes to our recycling and household waste sites. Have your say before 24 January 2024.

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.

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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 business or commercial waste and what are your legal responsibilities.

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

We're running composting workshops – let us know if you're interested.

News

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Waste site consultation open to views

Your chance to have a say until January 2024 on proposals

Don’t cause a ‘bincident’ in Leicestershire this summer

New campaign urges responsible disposal

New recipe hub cooks up a storm

New hub available to make use of your leftovers