Shepshed Recycling Centre
Hathern Road, Shepshed, LE12 9RP
Shepshed Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Shepshed, run by Leicestershire County Council. You can visit without booking.
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Opening times
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 9am to 7pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 5pm
- Sunday
- 9am to 5pm
Between April and September, the site stays open until 7pm on 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 Shepshed Recycling Centre without booking.
Cars do not need to book a slot.
Who can use it?
Shepshed 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 Shepshed Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Leicestershire County Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Vans, pickups, and trailers exceeding 1.8 metres in length need 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
- Community EquipmentLike walking sticks or wheelchairs is not accepted.
- Trade Waste
- Workwear/Uniforms
Site rules
- Vehicles exceeding 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight are prohibited, as are trailers longer than 3 metres.
Recycling centres near Shepshed 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 |
| Coalville Recycling Centre | 6 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Sat and Sun 9am to 5pm; Thu and Fri 9am to 7pm; closed Tue and Wed |
| 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 |
| Beeston Recycling Centre | 11 miles | No booking needed | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Raynesway Recycling Centre | 11 miles | Booking varies | Mon, Sat and Sun 8am to 6pm; Tue to Fri 12pm to 6pm |
| West Bridgford Recycling Centre | 11 miles | No booking needed | Daily 8am to 8pm |
Towns near Shepshed Recycling Centre
Shepshed Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Shepshed, Loughborough, Castle Donington, Coalville, Ashby de la Zouch and Swadlincote.
Questions about Shepshed Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Shepshed Recycling Centre?
Shepshed Recycling Centre is open Friday, 9am to 7pm; Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 5pm. It is closed on Monday to Thursday.
Is Shepshed Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Shepshed Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Shepshed Recycling Centre?
Shepshed 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, community equipment, trade waste and Workwear/Uniforms.
Where is Shepshed Recycling Centre?
Shepshed Recycling Centre is at Hathern Road, Shepshed, LE12 9RP.
Who runs Shepshed Recycling Centre?
Shepshed Recycling Centre is run by Leicestershire County Council.