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Check if you need a waste permit

You'll need a permit if you're using a:

Van, pick-up truck or any vehicle designed or altered to transport goods
Trailer 4 foot 6 inches (1.37 metres) long or over (from front board to back board)

You're getting rid of:

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
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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Apply for a waste permit online

Permits are only available to Leicestershire county residents. The online application will not proceed if you live in the city or neighbouring counties.
Permits are free of charge.
Permits are delivered to your home address or can be collected from a library during staffed hours only.
Permit applications are not processed during weekends, so please allow sufficient time for the permit to be processed and delivered to you or the library.
You must have the permit before attending the waste site.

Updated online application service for waste permits

Even if you've applied online before for a waste permit, you’ll now need to use a 'Self' account: Sign up with your email address.

Existing waste account holders will see a red prompt saying your email address is already registered, which means we've moved you onto our new 'Self' system - just click the forgotten password link to reset your password.
New users will receive a verification email (check spam/junk folders) - just click the link in the email to verify your account. Add your name and address in the profile form and click Submit.

You can complete online applications at any time by following the link below and logging in. See a list of your application(s) in the My Requests area.

Apply for a waste permit online Log in with your Self account details

Changes to vehicle ownership or address

If you have a long-term (12 visit) Household Waste Permit, you'll need to tell us if:

the vehicle is sold
your address changes

Other types of Household Waste Permit are short-term and don't need updating.

Change of address

Updated servcie for waste permits: you’ll need a 'Self' account to update your permit details online - please see the instructions above.

Log in to your Self account, click your name in the top-right corner of the screen, select My Profile - update your address and click Submit. Then,
Complete the online update your waste permit details form

Change of vehicle

If you are only changing the vehicle on your waste permit, complete the online update your waste permit details form.

If you need to visit the recycling and household waste site while you are waiting for your new permit you can apply for a temporary one.

Renewing a waste permit

You apply for a new permit as and when you need one, you cannot renew a temporary permit or a long term (12 visit) permit. When your long term permit expires or has been used 12 times, apply for a new one.

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Check if you need a waste permit

You're getting rid of:

Asbestos

Chemicals

Liquid paint