Loughborough Recycling Centre
Railway Terrace, Loughborough, LE11 1HW
Loughborough Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Loughborough, run by Leicestershire County Council. You can visit without booking.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 9am to 5pm
- Tuesday
- 9am to 4pm
- Wednesday
- 9am to 7pm
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 9am to 5pm
- Sunday
- 9am to 5pm
On Wednesdays, the site stays open until 7pm during the summer.
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?
No. You can visit Loughborough Recycling Centre without booking.
Cars do not need to book a slot.
Who can use it?
Loughborough Recycling Centre is for residents of Leicestershire only.
- What to bring
- Driving licence.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Loughborough Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Leicestershire County Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Vans, pickups, and trailers longer than 1.8 metres require a free waste permit.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paint
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
Take these to another site
- AsbestosOnly accepted by appointment at Whetstone or Coalville.
What it does not take
- Ammunition and Explosives
- Clinical Waste
- Coffee Pods
- Commercial Waste
- Trade Waste
- Workwear/Uniforms
Site rules
- Vehicles exceeding 3.5 tonnes or trailers longer than 3 metres are not permitted.
- Staff cannot assist with unloading items.
Recycling centres near Loughborough Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountsorrel Recycling Centre | 3 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Sat and Sun 9am to 5pm; Thu and Fri 9am to 7pm; closed Tue and Wed |
| Shepshed Recycling Centre | 3 miles | No booking needed | Fri 9am to 7pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Mon to Thu |
| Coalville Recycling Centre | 8 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Sat and Sun 9am to 5pm; Thu and Fri 9am to 7pm; closed Tue and Wed |
| Gypsum Close Household Waste Recycling Centre | 9 miles | Booking required | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Beeston Recycling Centre | 10 miles | No booking needed | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| West Bridgford Recycling Centre | 10 miles | No booking needed | Daily 8am to 8pm |
Towns near Loughborough Recycling Centre
Loughborough Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Loughborough, Shepshed, Syston, Castle Donington, Coalville, Ashby de la Zouch and Melton Mowbray.
Questions about Loughborough Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Loughborough Recycling Centre?
Loughborough Recycling Centre is open Monday, Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 5pm; Tuesday, 9am to 4pm; Wednesday, 9am to 7pm. It is closed on Thursday and Friday.
Is Loughborough Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Loughborough Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Loughborough Recycling Centre?
Loughborough Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, garden waste, glass, metals, paint, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take ammunition and explosives, clinical waste, coffee pods, commercial waste, trade waste and Workwear/Uniforms.
Where is Loughborough Recycling Centre?
Loughborough Recycling Centre is at Railway Terrace, Loughborough, LE11 1HW.
Who runs Loughborough Recycling Centre?
Loughborough Recycling Centre is run by Leicestershire County Council.