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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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Check our website for your intended waste site before setting off, for the latest information. We're continuing to experience high demand, particularly from 11am to 4pm.
Upcoming changes to 2021 opening hours:
Until 30 September: current opening hours 9am to 6pm remain
1-31 October: 9am to 5pm
1 November to 31 March 2022: 9am to 4pm
Shepshed and Somerby waste sites are closed until further notice. Bottesford waste site will remain closed for essential maintenance work, starting mid-September to last around 12 weeks. The Whetstone waste site is open Thursday to Monday (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays).
Kibworth site is due to close on Monday 1 November for redevelopment work.
We’re doing everything we can to recruit operatives and HGV drivers. If you are interested in these roles and want to join a friendly team, please apply here.
We apologise for any inconvenience or delays this may cause and thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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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
Leicestershire County Council has begun constructing a new waste transfer station at Bardon Business Park, Interlink Way South, Bardon.
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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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Council waste sites set to close temporarily
The coronavirus pandemic and national lorry driver shortage are causing staff shortages
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Groups urged to apply for environmental projects
Fund closes in June
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Dispose of batteries correctly & prevent waste site fires
Help prevent waste site fires