Waste site updates
ReHome Zone and reusable items
Good quality items can now be reused at some sites. Residents can bring the following good quality items for reuse (not electrical equipment, gas bottles or paint) to the ReHome Zone at Barwell, Bottesford, Coalville, Kibworth, Loughborough, Lutterworth, Melton Mowbray, Mountsorrel, Shepshed and Whetstone sites. They can also be taken to Lount, Market Harborough and Oadby - speak to site staff for direction.
- Household and garden furniture (all soft furnishings must have a compliant fire label attached)
- Home office equipment
- Bicycles and scooters
- Handheld or petrol DIY and garden tools such as petrol-powered lawnmowers and other equipment
Items must be clean, not altered or modified and not defaced or damaged in any way that affects the use or appearance eg. no visible scratches or chipped, cracked or broken glass.
Note: Residents are not permitted to remove any items from sites, including from these areas.
From 1 April: Where a site is scheduled to be open it will be open 9am to 5pm on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays, and 9am to 7pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Always check the web page for your intended waste site before you visit (including the usual accepted items list for each site, unless otherwise stated below). Please arrive at least 10 minutes before closing.
- Paint - Whetstone site is temporarily unable to accept, until 8 May
Before setting off, check our website for opening hours, check our X (Twitter) or Facebook for the latest updates. Please note:
- Weekends, especially during bank holidays, are usually busy. Sometimes we're unable to accept certain materials and, in extreme cases, may have to close sites until there is sufficient capacity to run them safely.
- We plan for busy periods, but urge you to think about when to visit your waste site, to avoid delays.
- When visiting one of our sites please remember to wear appropriate sturdy footwear and gloves.
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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.