Gypsum Close Household Waste Recycling Centre
Gypsum Close, off Troon Way, Leicester, LE4 9AB
Gypsum Close Household Waste Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Leicester, run by Leicester City Council. You need to book before you visit.
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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
Between November and March, the site operates from 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?
Yes. You need to book before you visit Gypsum Close Household Waste Recycling Centre.
Book a slot on the Leicester City Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
Every vehicle must book a slot in advance to visit this location.
Who can use it?
Gypsum Close Household Waste Recycling Centre is for residents of Leicester City only.
- What to bring
- Proof of city residency.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Gypsum Close Household Waste Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Leicester City Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Vans, pickups, and cars towing trailers exceeding 1.4 metres need a free permit. Permit holders must arrive 30 minutes before closing to finish paperwork.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Cooking Oil
- Electricals
- Furniture
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Wood
What it does not take
- Ammunition and Explosives
- AsbestosThis item is not accepted here; please take it to Freemen's Common instead.
- Clinical Waste
- Gas Bottles
- Hazardous ChemicalsThis item is not accepted here; please take it to Freemen's Common instead.
- Tyres
- Upholstered Seating (Sofas, armchairs, cushions, etc. due to EA pollutant rules)
Charges
Trade waste is accepted at this facility for a fee.
Site rules
- The site is open seven days a week.
- Visitors must provide a booking reference.
Recycling centres near Gypsum Close Household Waste Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freemen's Common Household Waste Recycling Centre | 3 miles | Booking varies | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Wigston Recycling Centre | 4 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Sat and Sun 9am to 5pm; Tue 9am to 4pm; closed Wed to Fri |
| Oadby Recycling Centre | 5 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Wed, Sat and Sun 9am to 7pm; closed Thu and Fri |
| Mountsorrel Recycling Centre | 6 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Sat and Sun 9am to 5pm; Thu and Fri 9am to 7pm; closed Tue and Wed |
| Whetstone Recycling Centre | 7 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Sat and Sun 9am to 5pm; Thu and Fri 9am to 7pm; closed Tue and Wed |
| Loughborough Recycling Centre | 9 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Sat and Sun 9am to 5pm; Tue 9am to 4pm; Wed 9am to 7pm; closed Thu and Fri |
Towns near Gypsum Close Household Waste Recycling Centre
Gypsum Close Household Waste Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Leicester, Syston, Oadby, Wigston, Loughborough and Melton Mowbray.
Questions about Gypsum Close Household Waste Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Gypsum Close Household Waste Recycling Centre?
Gypsum Close Household Waste Recycling Centre is open every day, 8am to 8pm.
Is Gypsum Close Household Waste Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Gypsum Close Household Waste Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Gypsum Close Household Waste Recycling Centre?
Gypsum Close Household Waste Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, cooking oil, electricals, furniture, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics and wood. It does not take ammunition and explosives, asbestos, clinical waste, gas bottles, hazardous chemicals, tyres and upholstered seating (Sofas, armchairs, cushions, etc. due to EA pollutant rules).
Where is Gypsum Close Household Waste Recycling Centre?
Gypsum Close Household Waste Recycling Centre is at Gypsum Close, off Troon Way, Leicester, LE4 9AB.
Who runs Gypsum Close Household Waste Recycling Centre?
Gypsum Close Household Waste Recycling Centre is run by Leicester City Council.