Freemen's Common Household Waste Recycling Centre
Islington Street, Leicester, LE2 7SQ
Freemen's Common Household Waste Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Leicester, run by Leicester City Council. Some visits need a booking and others do not.
Opening times
- Monday
- 8am to 8pm
- Tuesday
- 8am to 8pm
- Wednesday
- 8am to 8pm
- Thursday
- 8am to 8pm
- Friday
- 8am to 8pm
- Saturday
- 8am to 8pm
- Sunday
- 8am to 8pm
From April to October, the site operates 8am to 8pm. From November to March, hours are 8am to 6pm.
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
- Boxing Day26 December
- Closed
- New Year's Day1 January
- Closed
Do you need to book?
It depends on the visit. Some visits to Freemen's Common Household Waste Recycling Centre need a booking and others do not.
When you need one, book on the Leicester City Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
Who can use it?
Freemen's Common Household Waste Recycling Centre is for residents of Leicester City only.
- What to bring
- Booking reference.
Can I take a van?
No. Vans are not allowed at Freemen's Common Household Waste Recycling Centre.
Vans, pickups, and trailers are prohibited at this location; please visit Gypsum Close instead.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Cooking Oil
- Electricals
- Furniture
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Wood
Taken with limits
- AsbestosSmall quantities of cement-bonded asbestos are accepted if wrapped in heavy-duty plastic and secured with tape.
- Engine OilA maximum of 2 litres is accepted.
- PaintLiquid paint is not accepted; only metal or plastic tins containing dried-out paint are permitted.
What it does not take
- Ammunition and Explosives
- Clinical Waste
- Gas Bottles
- Liquid Paint (Must be dried out first)
- Trade/Commercial Waste
- Tyres
- Upholstered Seating (Sofas, armchairs, cushions, etc.)
Charges
DIY waste is limited to 100 litres (two 50-litre bags) or one large item per visit.
Site rules
- This site is for cars only.
- Hazardous materials like chemicals and garden chemicals are accepted.
Recycling centres near Freemen's Common Household Waste Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oadby Recycling Centre | 2 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Wed, Sat and Sun 9am to 7pm; closed Thu and Fri |
| Wigston Recycling Centre | 3 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Sat and Sun 9am to 5pm; Tue 9am to 4pm; closed Wed to Fri |
| Gypsum Close Household Waste Recycling Centre | 3 miles | Booking required | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Whetstone Recycling Centre | 3 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Sat and Sun 9am to 5pm; Thu and Fri 9am to 7pm; closed Tue and Wed |
| Mountsorrel Recycling Centre | 8 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Sat and Sun 9am to 5pm; Thu and Fri 9am to 7pm; closed Tue and Wed |
| Kibworth Recycling Centre | 9 miles | No booking needed | Mon and Sun 9am to 5pm; Tue 9am to 4pm; Wed 9am to 7pm; closed Thu to Sat |
Towns near Freemen's Common Household Waste Recycling Centre
Freemen's Common Household Waste Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Leicester, Oadby, Wigston, Syston, Earl Shilton and Market Bosworth.
Questions about Freemen's Common Household Waste Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Freemen's Common Household Waste Recycling Centre?
Freemen's Common Household Waste Recycling Centre is open every day, 8am to 8pm.
Is Freemen's Common Household Waste Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Freemen's Common Household Waste Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Freemen's Common Household Waste Recycling Centre?
Freemen's Common Household Waste Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, cooking oil, electricals, furniture, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, wood, asbestos, engine oil and paint. It does not take ammunition and explosives, clinical waste, gas bottles, liquid paint (Must be dried out first), Trade/Commercial waste, tyres and upholstered seating (Sofas, armchairs, cushions, etc.).
Where is Freemen's Common Household Waste Recycling Centre?
Freemen's Common Household Waste Recycling Centre is at Islington Street, Leicester, LE2 7SQ.
Who runs Freemen's Common Household Waste Recycling Centre?
Freemen's Common Household Waste Recycling Centre is run by Leicester City Council.