Apply for a waste permit

You're getting rid of:

• Asbestos

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  Temporary asbestos waste permit

  You can dispose of cement bonded asbestos, that has been removed by the householder, at 3 of our recycling and household waste sites.

  There is a charge to dispose of this type of waste: £10 per sheet (2400mm x 1200mm / 8ft x 4ft approx.) or 3 metre length of guttering / pipe, or £10 per tub* or part tub.

  * Reference tub on site. Payment is taken by card only, no cash. See full details: waste disposal charges

  Recycling and Household waste sites that accept cement bonded asbestos:

  • Coalville
  • Kibworth
  • Whetstone

  You can dispose of:

  • Up to 30 cement bonded sheets or bags (or a combination of both)
  • Up to 10 lengths of guttering, down pipes or flues
  • 1 water tank

  No other types of asbestos can be accepted at the sites - we cannot accept blue, brown or non-cement bonded asbestos.

  Handling cement bonded asbestos:

  • All cement bonded asbestos sheets (and broken pieces) should be double wrapped in clear plastic or in red 'hazard' plastic before being brought to site.
    HSE Disposal of asbestos waste    PDF,  234 kbOpens new window
  • Do not intentionally break or cut the cement bonded asbestos to fit small bags, but double wrap it in plastic sheeting.
  • Damp down with water to prevent the release of cement fibres.

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• Chemicals

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  Household 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 waste permits:

  • Permits are free of charge
  • Valid for 14 days
  • Permits are registered to one person and one vehicle – they are non-transferable
  • Your permit will be emailed to you upon approval

  When you receive a permit you can take chemicals to Labwaste in Hinckley and show your permit to them.

  Accepted household chemicals:

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

  Chemicals not accepted:

  • Antifreeze
  • Petrol and diesel
  • Liquid paint - household liquid paint can be taken to the Whetstone site on a Liquid Paint type of waste permit

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• Liquid paint

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  Household liquid paint disposal

  Key facts about a household liquid paint disposal:

  • You can dispose of household liquid paint, thinners or white spirit
  • Maximum disposal 12 tins per 6 months
  • Whetstone recycling and household waste site is the only site that can accept these waste types

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

  Apply for a liquid paint waste permit