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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

February - March 2026: temporary site closures for essential repair works - Bottesford site closes from 16 February for approximately 4 weeks, Lutterworth site closes from 23 February for approximately 5 weeks. Full story

  • Asbestos, gas cylinders - temporarily cannot be accepted at the Whetstone site.
  • Small domestic appliances (SDAs) - temporarily cannot be accepted at the Whetstone and Kibworth sites. The nearest site accepting SDAs is Oadby.

ReHome Zone and reusable items | MedEquip scheme | Environment Matters | Opening days

From 7 October 2025: Altered opening hours at Whetstone Transfer Station - business or commercial waste.

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

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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

Christmas opening hours at Recycling & Household Waste sites

Please check opening hours before heading out