Waste site updates
Downtime notification: Waste permit applications will be unavailable from Friday 19 September (6pm) to Monday 22 September 2025 (7am) due to essential IT upgrades. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
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.
- Gas cylinders - temporarily cannot be accepted at the Melton Mowbray site.
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Check if you need a 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)
Key facts about temporary garden and household waste 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
- Permits are emailed to you
Apply for a waste permit
You can apply for a temporary garden and household waste permit online - your permit will be emailed to you.
Alternatively you can choose to receive your permit through the post by contacting our customer service team.