Waste site updates
Update 1 April: Our recycling and household waste sites are expected to be very busy during the Easter bank holiday period – we may not be able to accept some waste types. There may also be limited or no capacity to accept fridges/freezers and scrap metal.
- Car batteries currently cannot be accepted at Whetstone
- Fridge freezers currently cannot be accepted at Whetstone
- Plasterboard currently cannot be accepted at Coalville
- Scrap metal (ferrous) currently cannot be accepted at Barwell
- Wood currently cannot be accepted at Bottesford
Temporary site closures for essential repair works: Lutterworth site closed from 23 February for approximately 5 weeks. Bottesford site has now re-opened. Full story
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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.