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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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You must book an appointment if you need to visit a site.
You should only go to a site if your waste cannot be stored at home without causing a risk of injury, health or harm to a you or other members of your household. If you can temporarily store your waste in a way that does not pose a risk to yours or others safety or human health, then you must do so.
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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 will need a waste permit and apply for one online
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Book a waste site appointment
You should only go to a site if your waste or recycling cannot be stored at home without causing a risk of injury, health or harm to a you or other members of your household. If you can temporarily store your waste or recycling in a way that does not pose a risk to yours or others safety or human health, then you must do so.
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Re-opening waste sites - FAQs
Frequently asked questions around the opening of some waste sites 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
News
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New film urges Leicestershire residents to recycle right
The county council fights against contaminated recycling.
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Books balanced for now despite soaring service demand
Report highlights special educational needs and disability pressures
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Cut-price compost bins to combat climate change
The bins are made from 100 per cent recycled plastic