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.

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 and terms

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

News

Leicestershire residents asked to take recycling into their own hands

20 September 2019

County Hall will glow green this week in support of Recycle Now’s annual Recycle Week, as Leicestershire County Council asks residents to take recycling into their own hands.
Don't forget to have your say on recycling and waste site proposals

17 September 2019

People urged to comment before consultation closes on 23 September
County waste site to close for repairs

23 August 2019

Shepshed's recycling and household waste site will be temporarily closed from Monday, 2 September for essential maintenance work.