Mountsorrel Recycling Centre
Granite Way, Mountsorrel, LE12 7TZ
Mountsorrel Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Mountsorrel, run by Leicestershire County Council. You can visit without booking.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 9am to 5pm
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 9am to 7pm
- Friday
- 9am to 7pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 5pm
- Sunday
- 9am to 5pm
Between April and September, the site remains open until 7pm on Thursdays and Fridays.
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 Mountsorrel Recycling Centre without booking.
Visitors in cars do not need to book an appointment.
Who can use it?
Mountsorrel 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 Mountsorrel Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Leicestershire County Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
A free waste permit is necessary for vans, pickups, and trailers longer than 1.8 metres.
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
- Trade WasteCommercial waste is not permitted.
- Workwear/Uniforms
Charges
DIY waste disposal must be paid for by card, as cash is not accepted.
Site rules
- Vehicles with a gross vehicle weight over 3.5 tonnes are not allowed.
- Trailers exceeding 3 metres in length are not permitted.
Recycling centres near Mountsorrel Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loughborough Recycling Centre | 3 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Sat and Sun 9am to 5pm; Tue 9am to 4pm; Wed 9am to 7pm; closed Thu and Fri |
| Gypsum Close Household Waste Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Booking required | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Shepshed Recycling Centre | 6 miles | No booking needed | Fri 9am to 7pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Mon to Thu |
| Freemen's Common Household Waste Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Booking varies | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Coalville Recycling Centre | 9 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Sat and Sun 9am to 5pm; Thu and Fri 9am to 7pm; closed Tue and Wed |
| Wigston Recycling Centre | 10 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Sat and Sun 9am to 5pm; Tue 9am to 4pm; closed Wed to Fri |
Towns near Mountsorrel Recycling Centre
Mountsorrel Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Loughborough, Syston, Shepshed, Leicester, Coalville and Melton Mowbray.
Questions about Mountsorrel Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Mountsorrel Recycling Centre?
Mountsorrel Recycling Centre is open Monday, Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 5pm; Thursday and Friday, 9am to 7pm. It is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Is Mountsorrel Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Mountsorrel Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Mountsorrel Recycling Centre?
Mountsorrel 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, trade waste and Workwear/Uniforms.
Where is Mountsorrel Recycling Centre?
Mountsorrel Recycling Centre is at Granite Way, Mountsorrel, LE12 7TZ.
Who runs Mountsorrel Recycling Centre?
Mountsorrel Recycling Centre is run by Leicestershire County Council.