Whetstone Recycling Centre
Enderby Road, Whetstone, LE8 6EP
Whetstone Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Whetstone, 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
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 Whetstone Recycling Centre without booking.
Cars do not need to book for standard household waste and can arrive during opening hours.
Who can use it?
Whetstone Recycling Centre is for residents of Leicestershire only.
- What to bring
- Driving licence or other proof of residency.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Whetstone Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Leicestershire County Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Vans, pick-ups, and trailers require a free waste permit, which is only available to county residents.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
Taken with limits
- AsbestosOnly accepted by appointment.
- Household chemicalsA specific permit is required.
- PaintA specific permit is required for liquid paint.
What it does not take
- Clinical Waste
- Explosives
- Fridges and Freezers
- Trade WasteCommercial waste is not permitted.
- Tyres
Recycling centres near Whetstone Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freemen's Common Household Waste Recycling Centre | 3 miles | Booking varies | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Oadby Recycling Centre | 4 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Wed, Sat and Sun 9am to 7pm; closed Thu and Fri |
| Wigston Recycling Centre | 5 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Sat and Sun 9am to 5pm; Tue 9am to 4pm; closed Wed to Fri |
| Gypsum Close Household Waste Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Booking required | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Barwell Recycling Centre | 7 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Sat and Sun 9am to 5pm; Tue 9am to 4pm; Wed 9am to 7pm; closed Thu and Fri |
| Kibworth Recycling Centre | 9 miles | No booking needed | Mon and Sun 9am to 5pm; Tue 9am to 4pm; Wed 9am to 7pm; closed Thu to Sat |
Towns near Whetstone Recycling Centre
Whetstone Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Wigston, Oadby, Leicester, Earl Shilton, Hinckley, Lutterworth and Market Bosworth.
Questions about Whetstone Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Whetstone Recycling Centre?
Whetstone 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 Whetstone Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Whetstone Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Whetstone Recycling Centre?
Whetstone Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles, wood, asbestos, household chemicals and paint. It does not take clinical waste, explosives, fridges and freezers, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Whetstone Recycling Centre?
Whetstone Recycling Centre is at Enderby Road, Whetstone, LE8 6EP.
Who runs Whetstone Recycling Centre?
Whetstone Recycling Centre is run by Leicestershire County Council.