Winter opening hours now in operation: 9am to 4pm, from 1 November 2021 to 31 March 2022. Somerby waste site is closed until further notice. Bottesford waste site will remain closed for essential maintenance work, starting mid-September to last around 12 weeks.

Are any tips Open in Leicestershire?

Rubbish tips at Freemen's Common and Gypsum Close in Leicester are running on a reduced service, but are still open daily from 8am until 6pm.

Do I still need to book for the tip Leicestershire?

No. Bookings were only required up to and including Sunday 18 July 2021.

Do you still have to book at lount tip?

Appointments are no longer required to visit a waste site, but you'll need a permit if you're using a: Van, pick-up truck or any vehicle designed or altered to carry goods, including 4x4s, car derived vans and tippers*

Why is shepshed tip closed?

A waste and recycling site in Shepshed is to close this evening until further notice due to staff shortages. The centre has been hit by the national shortage of lorry drivers with many workers self-isolating because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Waste site updates

Winter opening hours now in operation: 9am to 4pm, from 1 November 2021 to 31 March 2022. Shepshed and Somerby waste sites are closed until further notice. Bottesford waste site will remain closed for essential maintenance work, starting mid-September to last around 12 weeks.

Is Lount Tip open?

The site in Lount is open Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 9am - 5pm. It is closed on a Tuesday and Wednesday.

Is the Whetstone tip open?

Winter opening hours now in operation: 9am to 4pm, from 1 November 2021 to 31 March 2022. Somerby waste site is closed until further notice. Bottesford waste site will remain closed for essential maintenance work, starting mid-September to last around 12 weeks.

Is swadlincote tip open?

All our centres open from 8:30am to 6pm daily (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Years Day).

Are Leicester refuse tips open?

Gypsum Close and Freemen's Common recycling centres is open daily from 8am to 8pm. However, we may need to close the gates or ask people to stop queuing earlier than the stated closing time. This is to allow the sites to be cleaned and sanitised, and also for us to manage any existing queue.

Do I need an appointment for Loughborough tip?

Since Monday July 19, 2021 no appointments are necessary to visit a waste site, but vans, pick-ups and cars with trailers, and any vehicle bringing asbestos, chemicals or liquid paint, must have a waste permit.

How do I book a tip slot in Leicester?

Visit -bookings to book a lot.

How do I get a new council Leicester bin?

To order a new or replacement wheelie bin please call 0116 2451002 or alternatively click here.

How do you get rid of garden chemicals?

Disposing of pesticides and fertilizers:

Pouring garden chemicals into a storm drain, down the sink, or into the toilet pollutes water and is against the law! The only allowable way to dispose of pesticides is to use them up according to label directions, or to take them to a household hazardous waste site.

What can you take to the tip at the moment?

What you can take to the household waste recycling centre (tip)

• green garden waste.
• wood and chipboards.
• cardboard.
• paper.
• metal.
• large electrical items.
• small electrical items.
• hard plastics.

Is the Newhall tip open?

?Newhall Tip, run by Derbyshire County Council is open from 8.30am to 6pm daily.

Will tips be open during lockdown in November?

A council spokesperson has now confirmed that the tips – or recycling centres as they are known – will remain open this time around, although entry is via pre-booked appointment only.

Can you take a TV to a tip?

Disposal of TV's and monitors amongst general waste is illegal as more often than not, they contain hazardous materials that cannot be disposed of in landfill. Legislation dictates that tv's and monitors must be separated and disposed of in a compliant manner.

Do I need to book a slot at Whetstone tip?

All sites require residents to book an appointment in advance to ensure the safety of site users and staff as social distancing is maintained. A booking system, which has been in operation for the sites already open, will help ensure queuing is kept to a minimum, and residents can safely use the sites without delay.

Is Whetstone tip accepting paint?

You can take your tins of paint to Whetstone recycling and household waste site (leicestershire.gov.uk). Completely empty tins of paint can be put in to your refuse bin or disposed of as waste at the recycling and household waste sites. ...

Do tips take carpet?

CAN YOU TAKE THE CARPET TO THE TIP OR COUNCIL RECYCLING CENTRE? One of the pocket-friendly options to dispose of carpet is opting for council dumps. Most of these tips are free to use as well, if you've got a vehicle to do the necessary number of trips – this should likely work in your favor.

What are non household items?

As a general rule, non-household or DIY waste items are materials created from the construction, demolition, alteration or repair of a home or garden. For example, sink, bath, kitchen unit, ceramic radiator, fence panel, a bag of soil or rubble etc.

Who is responsible for wheelie bins?

It's the responsibility of the council and the contractor, unless the bin was used differently to their stipulations, in which case it may possibly be the responsibility of the householder, if he was negligent.

How do I contact Leicester City Council?

General Enquiries

Use the number below if you have a general enquiry about any council service or if you are unsure who you need to contact: 0116 454 1000 (Mon - Fri 10.30am - 3.30pm)

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You can also write to Comments, Compliments and Complaints, Customer Services, Leicester City Council FREEPOST (LE985/33), City Hall, 115 Charles Street, Leicester, LE1 1FZ or you can call us on 0116 454 1000.