Apply for a waste permit

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• Asbestos

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  Temporary asbestos disposal permit

  Cement bonded asbestos that has been removed by the householder can be disposed of at 4 of our recycling and household waste sites with a temporary permit.

  There is a charge to dispose of this type of waste

  Recycling and Household waste sites that accept cement bonded asbestos:

  • Coalville
  • Kibworth
  • Mountsorrel
  • Whetstone

  Key facts about temporary asbestos permits:

  • Permits are free of charge
  • Valid for 14 days at one site
  • Permits are registered to one person and one vehicle – they are non-transferable
  • You can collect your permit in person or receive it in the post
  • You can dispose of 30 sheets or bags (or a combination of both)
  • 10 lengths of guttering can be disposed of
  • 1 water tank can be disposed of

  Handling cement bonded asbestos

  All cement bonded asbestos sheets (and broken pieces) should be double wrapped in clear plastic before being brought to site

  Don't intentionally break or cut the cement bonded asbestos to fit small bags, but double wrap it in clear plastic sheeting. Please note that cling film isn't acceptable.

  Damp down with water to prevent the release of cement bonded asbestos cement fibres.

  No other types of asbestos other than cement bonded can be accepted on the sites.

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• Chemicals

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  Temporary chemical disposal permit

  To dispose of small amounts of household chemicals such as oven cleaner or other household chemicals you’ll need a chemical waste permit.

  Key facts about temporary chemical permits:

  • Permits are free of charge
  • Valid for 14 days
  • Permits are registered to one person and one vehicle – they are non-transferable
  • You can collect your permit in person or receive it in the post

  When you have collected/received a permit you can take chemicals to Labwaste in Hinckley

   

  UPDATE March 2020: Until further notice, when you have your permit, you will need to book a time for delivery at Labwaste by calling the site on 01455 616673 – you will need to tell them what you are taking and what containers the chemicals are in.

  Upon arrival there will be a glass partition and the member of staff will remain behind it; customers should leave the chemicals in the reception area with the permit and leave the building.

  Please take your permit to Labwaste with you.

  Accepted household chemicals include:

  • Acids
  • Garden chemicals (including creosote and weed killer)
  • General household chemicals
  • Mercury
  • Oven cleaner
  • Paraffin

  Chemicals not accepted include:

  • Antifreeze
  • Petrol and diesel

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• Liquid paint

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  Temporary household liquid paint disposal permit

  Key facts about temporary household liquid paint disposal permits:

  • Permits are free of charge
  • Dispose of up to 12 tins every 6 months
  • Permits are registered to one person and one vehicle – they are non-transferable
  • You can collect your permit in person or receive it in the post

  • Valid for 14 days

  The permit is only needed to dispose of household liquid paint, thinners or white spirit, all of which can only be taken to Whetstone recycling and household waste site.

  Dried out emulsion can go in the general waste bin at any recycling and household waste site.

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