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Waste and recycling

A glass bottle being recycled

Find out about waste permits, recycling and where to take rubbish. Rubbish bin collections are covered by your district council.

Lesswaste - New food waste collection service

Find a recycling and household waste site

Lesswaste - reuse, recycle and compost

WasteDataFlow- waste destinations and tonnages

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Waste site updates

The Bottesford site is temporarily operating on reduced days from Thursday to Friday.
The Lutterworth site is temporarily operating on reduced days from Thursday to Saturday.
The Oadby site is temporarily operating on reduced days from Sunday to Wednesday.

We currently cannot accept:

ReHome Zone and reusable items | MedEquip scheme | Environment Matters | Opening days

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.

Waste permits

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

FAQs: Recycling and Household Waste Sites

Frequently asked questions about waste sites and waste permits.

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

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.

How do I dispose of...
Avoiding household waste contamination

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

Where you can take business or commercial waste

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

Fly-tipping

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

Maps of Minerals and Waste sites in Leicestershire

Minerals and Waste sites in Leicestershire

Who to contact about a bin collection

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

Sign up for composting workshops

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

News

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Four recycling and household waste sites to remain closed as service pressures continue

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

Temporary closures at recycling and household waste sites

The closures will allow staff and resources to be focused on keeping the wider network running safely

Call for residents to shape Leicestershire’s big priorities

What's most important to you? Give your views on our future priorities