Waste and recycling | Leicestershire County Council

Find out about waste permits, recycling and where to take rubbish.

Rubbish bin collections are covered by your district council.

Recycling and household waste sites – staff training days

Staff training means that each site, except Whetstone, will be closed for one day in August. More information is available on your local site’s page.

The training is needed as part of bringing the sites in-house, which will save £400,000 a year.

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
Waste disposal charges

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

Find out more about new opening times, changes for non-household items and permits.
How do I dispose of...

Find out how to recycle, reuse or get rid of something
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.
Order a compost bin

Order a compost bin and find out about composting

30 June 2017

Recycling sites across Leicestershire to be brought in-house

10 May 2017

Rallying cry to get composting to save money - and environment

13 April 2017

People planning an Easter clear-out are advised to visit waste sites during the week, to avoid the Bank Holiday rush.