Downtime notification
Waste permit applications will be unavailable from Friday 19 September (6pm) to Monday 22 September 2025 (7am) due to essential IT upgrades. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Waste site updates
Downtime notification: Waste permit applications will be unavailable from Friday 19 September (6pm) to Monday 22 September 2025 (7am) due to essential IT upgrades. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
From 29 July, for approximately 3 months: Oadby site will be closed. Any valid waste permit for this site will be accepted at our other sites until it expires, then a valid permit for another site will be required.
- Fluorescent tubes - temporarily cannot be accepted at the Whetstone site.
- Gas cylinders - temporarily cannot be accepted at the Melton Mowbray site.
- Liquid paint - temporarily cannot be accepted at the Whetstone site. See further advice on how to dispose of paint.
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Check if you need a waste permit
Appointments are not required to visit a waste site, but you'll need a permit if you're using a:
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Van, pick-up truck or any vehicle designed or altered to carry goods, including 4x4s, car derived vans and tippers*
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Trailer 1.37 metres long (4ft 6 in) or over (from front board to back board)*
These vehicles are only permitted at the Whetstone site:
- Having a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) or permissible maximum weight greater than 3.5 tonnes
- With a trailer length greater than 3 metres (9ft 8in)
Or
You're getting rid of:
Asbestos
Temporary asbestos waste permit
You can dispose of cement bonded asbestos, that has been removed by the householder, at 4 of our recycling and household waste sites.
Recycling and Household waste sites that accept cement bonded asbestos:
You can dispose of:
- Up to 30 cement bonded sheets or bags (or a combination of both)
- Up to 10 lengths of guttering, down pipes or flues
- 1 water tank
No other types of asbestos can be accepted at the sites - we cannot accept blue, brown or non-cement bonded asbestos.
Handling cement bonded asbestos:
- All cement bonded asbestos sheets (and broken pieces) should be double wrapped in clear plastic or in red 'hazard' plastic before being brought to site.
HSE Disposal of asbestos waste Opens new window - Do not intentionally break or cut the cement bonded asbestos to fit small bags, but double wrap it in plastic sheeting.
- Damp down with water to prevent the release of cement fibres.
Chemicals
Household chemical disposal permit
To dispose of small amounts of household chemicals such as oven cleaner or other household chemicals you’ll need a chemical waste permit.
Key facts about temporary chemical waste permits:
- Permits are free of charge
- Valid for 14 days
- Permits are registered to one person and one vehicle – they are non-transferable
- Your permit will be emailed to you upon approval
When you receive a permit you can take chemicals to Tradebe (formerly Labwaste) in Hinckley and show your permit to them.
Accepted household chemicals:
- Acids
- Garden chemicals (including creosote and weed killer)
- General household chemicals
- Mercury
- Oven cleaner
- Paraffin
Chemicals not accepted:
- Antifreeze
- Petrol and diesel
- Liquid paint - household liquid paint can be taken to the Whetstone site on a Liquid Paint type of waste permit
Liquid paint
Household liquid paint disposal
Key facts about a household liquid paint disposal:
- You can dispose of household liquid paint, thinners or white spirit
- Maximum disposal 12 tins per 6 months
- Whetstone recycling and household waste site is the only site that can accept these waste types
Dried out emulsion can go in the general waste bin at any recycling and household waste site.
Apply for a household waste permit online
- Permits are available to Leicestershire county residents only. The online application will not proceed if you live in the city or neighbouring counties.
- There is one online application process, just select the type of permit you need.
- Permits are free of charge.
- Permits are valid for one recycling and household waste site.
- Permits are valid for 14 days from the start date you choose, during which you can visit the site at any time within opening hours.
- Permits are emailed to you the day before the start date.
- Permits are registered to one person and one vehicle – they are non-transferable.
- Household chemical waste permit applications require approval and are not processed during weekends, so please allow sufficient time for the permit to be processed.
- You must have the permit before attending the waste site.
Online application process for waste permits
Apply for a waste permit using a 'Self' account - if you already have one, click the green button below to start your application.
If you don't have a Self account yet, just Sign up using your email address:
- You will receive a verification email (check spam/junk folders) - just click the link in the email to verify your account. Add your name and address in the profile form and click Submit.
You can complete online applications at any time by following the link below and logging in. See a list of your application(s) in the My Requests area.
Apply online for a waste permit Log in with your Self account details
Booking online is quicker and easier, but if you don’t have an email address and require a waste permit, please contact our customer services team. Call waiting times might be considerable as we regularly deal with high numbers of calls during this time.
Changes to vehicle ownership or address
Household waste permits are short term and don't need updating.
Renewing a waste permit
You apply for a new permit as and when you need one, you cannot renew a permit.
Further reading
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Presenting your waste permit from a vehicle (PDF, 11.41 KB)