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

Find a recycling and household waste site

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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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Find a recycling and household waste site

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

Waste permits

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

FAQs: Recycling and Household Waste Sites

Frequently asked questions about waste sites and waste permits.

Waste disposal charges and terms

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

Waste site terms and conditions and site rules

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

How do I dispose of...
Avoiding household waste contamination

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

Where you can take business or commercial waste

Find out how to dispose of business or commercial waste and what are your legal responsibilities.

Fly-tipping

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

Maps of Minerals and Waste sites in Leicestershire

Minerals and Waste sites in Leicestershire

Who to contact about a bin collection

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

Sign up for composting workshops

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

News

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Oadby Recycling and Household Waste site to close for essential works

The concrete floor needs to be replaced to ensure the site is sustainable and remains safe for staff and users

Melton Mowbray Recycling and Household Waste site to close for essential works

The site will be closed for up to four weeks from 13 January 2025

Festive opening hours at Recycling & Household Waste sites

Sites will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, in addition to normal closure days