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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 your intended waste site before setting off, for the latest information.
Winter opening hours now in operation: 9am to 4pm, from 1 November 2021 to 31 March 2022.
The Market Harborough waste site will open 7 days per week from Saturday 4 December, the first Thursday and Friday the site will be open being 9 and 10 December.
Bottesford site will remain closed for essential maintenance work, starting mid-September to last around 12 weeks. Kibworth site closed from Monday 1 November 2021 for redevelopment work.
We’re doing everything we can to recruit to vacant positions for operatives and HGV drivers. If you are interested in these roles and want to join a friendly team, please apply here.
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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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Waste site to undergo renovation
Kibworth location will close on 1 November
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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