Waste and recycling | Leicestershire County Council

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

New restrictions have been announced to stop the spread of COVID-19

We are working through what the latest announcements about a national lockdown means for our services and we’ll update our website when we can. In the meantime please check back for updates, and find out more about the new restrictions at gov.uk/coronavirus

View the latest data on cases in Leicestershire

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

Rubbish bin collections are covered by your district council.

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Recycling and household waste sites to stay open

According to Government guidance, our recycling and household waste sites should stay open from 5 November, where it's safe to do so.

We encourage you to only visit our sites, if it's essential, and you have booked an appointment to visit a site.

If you're wanting to visit a waste site, all information about the types of waste accepted at each site, as well as links to the booking system, are available on our recycling and household waste pages.

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

Applications for waste permits are suspended
Book a waste site appointment

All of our sites have re-opened. You'll need to book an appointment if you'd like to visit a site to dispose of household waste.
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.
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...

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

Order a compost bin and find out about composting
Bardon waste transfer station

Leicestershire County Council has been granted planning permission to build a new waste transfer station at Bardon Business Park, Interlink Way South, Bardon.

News

New film urges Leicestershire residents to recycle right

03 March 2020

The county council fights against contaminated recycling.
Books balanced for now despite soaring service demand

30 January 2020

Report highlights special educational needs and disability pressures
Cut-price compost bins to combat climate change

05 November 2019

The bins are made from 100 per cent recycled plastic

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