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A recycling and household waste site

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

Waste site updates

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.

  • Scrap metal - various sites are experiencing low capacity to accept scrap metal. Please consider this before making a journey to a site.
  • Car batteries - temporarily cannot be accepted at the Whetstone site.
  • Fridges - temporarily cannot be accepted at the Whetstone site.
  • Paint - temporarily cannot be accepted at the Whetstone site.
  • Reusable books - temporarily cannot be accepted at the Whetstone site.
  • Textiles - temporarily cannot be accepted at the Whetstone site.

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All vans, pick-ups and cars with trailers, and/or any vehicle bringing asbestos, chemicals or liquid paint, require a waste permit to visit a recycling and household waste site.

The long-term waste permits scheme is currently suspended

Check if you need to apply for a temporary garden and household waste permit.

Charities can request an appointment to visit Whetstone Transfer Station.

You will need a permit to dispose of household liquid paint. You can only take Liquid paint to Whetstone recycling and household waste site.

You can only dispose of cement bonded asbestos with a permit. You can apply for a temporary permit online.