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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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From Saturday 1 October opening hours for all recycling and household waste sites, on the days they are open, will be 9am to 4pm (last admittance 3.55pm). Please arrive at least 10 minutes before closing.
Check the web page for your intended waste site before you visit.
Mountsorrel, Oadby, Shepshed and Whetstone are currently unable to accept gas cylinders.
Weekends: Before setting off, check our website for opening hours, check our Twitter or Facebook for the latest updates. Please note:
- Weekends are usually quite 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.
- While we plan for busy periods, we urge you to think about when you plan to visit your waste site to avoid delays.
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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'll need a waste permit and apply for one online.
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Re-opening waste sites - FAQs
Frequently asked questions around the opening of some waste sites and the waste site booking form during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
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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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Avoiding household waste contamination
Take responsibility for your household waste and make sure that the right things go in the right bins.
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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
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Bardon waste transfer station
The construction of the facility at Bardon Business Park, Interlink Way South, Bardon, is now substantially complete and Leicestershire County Council took handover from the contractor in April 2022.
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Development of Kibworth Recycling and Household Waste Site
Leicestershire County Council have secured planning permission to redevelop the existing recycling and household waste site located on Harborough Road (A6) near Kibworth.
News
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Grant boost for refill and reuse project
The EkoJoe project in Blaby was awarded just under £2,000 to run Love Food Hate Waste days at local allotments.
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Changes to opening times at waste sites
Autumn and winter opening times will apply from Saturday 1 October
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Extended opening hours at Coalville waste site
The site is now open for a further two hours on Tuesdays and Wednesdays