Waste permits

A recycling and household waste site

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

Waste site updates

10 - 13 July: All waste sites will close at 4pm on these days due to the ongoing extreme heat.

11 - 17 July: OADBY site temporarily closed due to unforeseen circumstances. Re-opens Saturday 18 July. Apologies for any inconvenience.

11 - 12 July: All of our waste sites have been very busy - please consider if you really need to make the trip this weekend, as we may temporarily run out of capacity to accept certain waste types.

From Saturday 18 July: the Lount site will close temporarily for a few weeks to house a new ReHome Zone. During this time only, Coalville and Shepshed sites will operate on extended days.

We currently cannot accept:

  • Asbestos and hardcore at Coalville
  • Fridges at Barwell
  • Household batteries and Upholstered domestic seating at Melton
  • Wood and Upholstered domestic seating at Shepshed

ReHome Zone and reusable items | MedEquip scheme | Environment Matters | Opening days

Apply for a waste permit

All vans, pick-ups and cars with trailers, and/or any vehicle bringing asbestos, chemicals or liquid paint, require a waste permit to visit a recycling and household waste site.

Long-term waste permits

The long-term waste permits scheme is currently suspended

Temporary garden and household waste permit

Check if you need to apply for a temporary garden and household waste permit.

Apply for a charity waste permit

Charities can request an appointment to visit Whetstone Transfer Station.

Temporary household liquid paint disposal permit

You will need a permit to dispose of household liquid paint. You can only take Liquid paint to Whetstone recycling and household waste site.

Temporary asbestos disposal permit

You can only dispose of cement bonded asbestos with a permit. You can apply for a temporary permit online.