Waste permits

A recycling and household waste site

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

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Waste site updates

From Monday 27 July: Due to low demand Shepshed site will revert to opening on Fridays and Saturdays only.

From 18 July: Lount site closed temporarily for a few weeks to house a new ReHome Zone. During this time only, Coalville will have extended days.

We currently cannot accept:

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

Apply for a waste permit

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.

Long-term waste permits

The long-term waste permits scheme is currently suspended

Temporary garden and household waste permit

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

Apply for a charity waste permit

Charities can request an appointment to visit Whetstone Transfer Station.

Temporary household liquid paint disposal permit

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

Temporary asbestos disposal permit

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