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.

Waste site updates

Winter opening hours – 9am to 4pm, from 1 October, on the days sites are usually open (last admittance, no later than 3.55pm).

Mountsorrel site will be closed from 27 October to early December for improvement works.

Due to a temporary reduction in operating days the Oadby site is only open Sunday to Wednesday.

We currently cannot accept:

A full list of recycling and household waste sites (tips) for Leicestershire residents only. Check opening days and times for each site.

Find out if you will need a waste permit and apply for one online.

Frequently asked questions about waste sites and waste permits.

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

It is important that you read this information and familiarise yourself with our conditions of use and site rules.

Take responsibility for your household waste and make sure that the right things go in the right bins.

Find out how to dispose of trade waste at the weighbridge and what your legal responsibilities are.

It is always the responsibility of the landowner to clear up fly-tipping on their own land

Minerals and Waste sites in Leicestershire

Your local district or borough council is responsible for your bin and household waste recycling collections.

Dive into the world of composting. Join us for workshops to learn how to get started with this eco-friendly practice.

21 October 2026

The scheme encourages people to pass on good quality items they no longer need

16 October 2026

The works will be carried out at the Mountsorrel, Kibworth and Melton sites

12 August 2026

The temporary closures have been extended until further notice at Bottesford, Lutterworth, Oadby and Shepshed