Waste and recycling | Leicestershire County Council

Find out about waste permits, recycling and where to take rubbish. Rubbish bin collections are covered by your district council.

Waste site updates

The following sites are temporarily closed until further notice: Bottesford, Lount, Lutterworth, Oadby and Shepshed – full details.

The Coalville site is temporarily operating on extended days.

We currently cannot accept:

Bric-a-brac, books, CDs, DVDs, engine oil and textiles (clothing): Coalville
Bulky non-recyclable waste: Kibworth
Cardboard: Loughborough
Gas bottles: Barwell
Fridges: Barwell, Market Harborough and Loughborough
Upholstered domestic seating: All sites

A full list of recycling and household waste sites (tips) for Leicestershire residents only. Check opening days and times for each site.

Find out if you will need a waste permit and apply for one online.

Frequently asked questions about waste sites and waste permits.

There is a charge to dispose of some types of non-household waste at all Recycling and Household Waste Sites in Leicestershire

It is important that you read this information and familiarise yourself with our conditions of use and site rules.

Take responsibility for your household waste and make sure that the right things go in the right bins.

Find out how to dispose of trade waste at the weighbridge and what your legal responsibilities are.

It is always the responsibility of the landowner to clear up fly-tipping on their own land

Minerals and Waste sites in Leicestershire

Your local district or borough council is responsible for your bin and household waste recycling collections.

Dive into the world of composting. Join us for workshops to learn how to get started with this eco-friendly practice.

12 August 2026

The temporary closures have been extended until further notice at Bottesford, Lutterworth, Oadby and Shepshed

6 August 2026

The closures will allow staff and resources to be focused on keeping the wider network running safely

27 July 2026

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