Whetstone Recycling and Household Waste Site

Whetstone is one of 14 recycling and household waste sites in Leicestershire. Site users must keep children and pets in cars at all times and be alert and aware of other vehicles and pedestrians on the site.

Waste site updates

Check the web page for your intended waste site before you visit. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before closing time.

From 23 January 2023 Melton Mowbray RHWS will be unable to accept the following items for approximately three weeks due to essential site works:

  • Engine oil, TVs and monitors, gas bottles, large domestic appliances (washing machines, dryers, fridges, freezers). These items can be disposed of at Mountsorrel waste site.

From 1 January 2023 Bottesford, Somerby and Lutterworth will not accept upholstered furniture. All other sites in Leicestershire will be accepting this material, but will have limited capacity.

Bagged compost: our supplier for bagged compost has ceased trading and we're considering alternative options. Bagged compost is still available at the following sites: Bottesford, Loughborough, Melton Mowbray, Mountsorrel, Shepshed and Whetstone.

Weekends: Before setting off, check our website for opening hours, check our Twitter or Facebook for the latest updates. Please note:

  • Weekends are usually quite busy. Sometimes we're unable to accept certain materials and, in extreme cases, may have to close sites until there is sufficient capacity to run them safely.
  • We plan for busy periods, but urge you to think about when to visit your waste site, to avoid delays.
Monday: 9:00-16:00
Tuesday - Wednesday: Closed
Thursday - Sunday: 9:00-16:00
Whetstone Waste Site, Enderby Rd, Whetstone, LE8 6JL
  • We encourage residents to wear a face covering when they are on this site if they can
  • Vans, pick-ups and cars with trailers, and any vehicle bringing asbestos, chemicals or liquid paint, must have a Waste Permit
  • Maximum of two adults per vehicle, suitable footwear and gloves should be worn to assist in safe handling of your waste. Please ensure you can unload your waste yourself as unfortunately at present no physical assistance can be given by site staff
  • Vehicles are allowed access to the site up to 5 minutes before closing time (at peaks times this may be increased)
  • All vehicles must be off-site by closing time
  • Pedestrian access is not permitted at this site. See the document below for further information:
Policy on recycling and household waste sites pedestrian access PDF, 104.49 KB Opens new window
 

There is a charge to dispose of some types of non-household waste.
You can only pay using a credit or debit card, contactless when possible. Cash or cheques will not be accepted.

This site accepts:

Asbestos* - cement bonded asbestos only (Charges apply)

Batteries

Bric a brac

Car batteries

Cardboard

Cartons

Chipboard

Clothes

Computers and peripherals (including printers, keyboards, computer mice, tablets, gaming consoles)

Cooking oil

Engine oil

Flat glass (Charges apply)

Fluorescent tubes

Foil

Food tins and drink cans

Fridges and freezers^

Garden waste**

Gas bottles

Glass

Hardcore and soil (Charges apply)

Low energy bulbs

Mobile phones

Non-recyclable household waste (black bags, carpets, mattresses etc.)

Paint (liquid)

Paper

Plasterboard*** (Charges apply)

Plastic bottles, tubs, pots and trays

Scrap metal

Shoes

Small appliances

Textiles

TV and monitors

White goods (large domestic appliances)

Wood

*Asbestos: you can dispose of 30 sheets or bags (or a combination of both); 10 lengths of guttering; 1 water tank

**Any branches or tree trunks must be smaller or cut down to less than 15cm wide and 1 metre in length.

***We can only accept plasterboard for recycling if all fixtures and fittings, such as tiles or woodwork, have been separated from the plasterboard first. We cannot accept demolition waste that contains plasterboard mixed with other materials such as tiles and bricks.

^If your fridge or freezer or wine/beer cooler is glass fronted or branded, additional questions may be asked by site staff to ensure the items are household waste and not from commercial activities.

Confidential waste

  • Please remove all confidential data from your PC, laptop, phone or tablet before you dispose of it.
  • You must remove confidential material from your general waste and ensure that it is disposed of correctly.

This site does not accept:

  • Ammunition such as Second World War shells, explosive caps, and ammunition for guns and shotguns
  • Business waste
  • Car parts
  • Chemicals
  • Clinical waste / needles / sharps
  • Construction wood such as railway sleepers, telegraph poles and wood treated with creosote
  • COVID-19 contaminated material (or suspected) unless it is double bagged and has been kept for at least 72 hours before depositing it on site
  • Tyres

Please see our How do I dispose of...   page for suggestions of how you can reuse or recycle your items or if you can’t see your item listed here.