Waste permits

A recycling and household waste site

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

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Waste site updates

Winter opening hours – 9am to 4pm, from 1 October, on the days sites are usually open (last admittance, no later than 3.55pm).

Bottesford site is now operating its normal hours from Thursday to Saturday.

Due to a temporary reduction in operating days: Lutterworth site is only open Thursday to Saturday, Oadby site is only open Sunday to Wednesday.

We currently cannot accept:

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.