Melton Mowbray Recycling Centre
Lake Terrace, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0BN
Melton Mowbray Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Melton Mowbray, run by Leicestershire County Council. Some visits need a booking and others do not.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 9am to 7pm
- Tuesday
- 9am to 7pm
- Wednesday
- 9am to 7pm
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 9am to 7pm
- Sunday
- 9am to 7pm
Between April and September, the site remains open until 7pm.
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 Melton Mowbray Recycling Centre need a booking and others do not.
Cars do not need to book, but you must book in advance for hazardous items like chemicals, liquid paint, and asbestos.
Who can use it?
Melton Mowbray Recycling Centre is for residents of Leicestershire only.
- What to bring
- Driving license.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Melton Mowbray Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Leicestershire County Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
A free permit is necessary for vans, pickups, or trailers exceeding 1.8 metres in length.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paint
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
Taken with limits
- Hazardous materialsBooking is required for hazardous materials including chemicals and liquid paint.
Take these to another site
- AsbestosOnly accepted at Whetstone or Coalville sites by appointment.
What it does not take
- Ammunition and Explosives
- Clinical Waste
- Coffee Pods
- Commercial Waste
- Community EquipmentLike walking sticks or wheelchairs is not accepted.
- Trade Waste
- Workwear/Uniforms
Charges
You can dispose of up to 100 litres of DIY waste weekly for free, with charges for larger quantities payable by card only.
Recycling centres near Melton Mowbray Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerby Recycling Centre | 5 miles | No booking needed | Not listed |
| Cottesmore Recycling Centre | 10 miles | No booking needed | Mon and Fri to Sun 10am to 6pm; closed Tue to Thu |
| Gypsum Close Household Waste Recycling Centre | 11 miles | Booking required | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Mountsorrel Recycling Centre | 11 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Sat and Sun 9am to 5pm; Thu and Fri 9am to 7pm; closed Tue and Wed |
| Loughborough Recycling Centre | 12 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Sat and Sun 9am to 5pm; Tue 9am to 4pm; Wed 9am to 7pm; closed Thu and Fri |
| Wigston Recycling Centre | 13 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Sat and Sun 9am to 5pm; Tue 9am to 4pm; closed Wed to Fri |
Towns near Melton Mowbray Recycling Centre
Melton Mowbray Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Melton Mowbray, Oakham and Grantham.
Questions about Melton Mowbray Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Melton Mowbray Recycling Centre?
Melton Mowbray Recycling Centre is open Monday to Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 7pm. It is closed on Thursday and Friday.
Is Melton Mowbray Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Melton Mowbray Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Melton Mowbray Recycling Centre?
Melton Mowbray Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, garden waste, glass, metals, paint, paper, plastics, textiles, wood and hazardous materials. It does not take ammunition and explosives, clinical waste, coffee pods, commercial waste, community equipment, trade waste and Workwear/Uniforms.
Where is Melton Mowbray Recycling Centre?
Melton Mowbray Recycling Centre is at Lake Terrace, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0BN.
Who runs Melton Mowbray Recycling Centre?
Melton Mowbray Recycling Centre is run by Leicestershire County Council.