​Lount Recycling and Household Waste Site: Rubbish Tip Opening Hours, Rules & Booking

Open today : 09:00 - 17:00

Sort your household waste properly by knowing exactly what is accepted and rejected at Lount Recycling and Household Waste Site, before visiting this Lount rubbish tip, verify the leicestershire county council opening times and see if an advance car booking is required in Leicestershire.

Location & Address

Nottingham Road
Lount, Leicestershire
LE65 1SD

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Contact Information

Phone Number

0116 305 0001

Email Address

[email protected]
Reuse Shop Yes
Disabled Access Yes
Staff Assistance No
Trailers Allowed Yes
Local ID Required Yes
Height BarrierNone

Tip Opening Times

Summer Hours

1 April to 30 September

  • monday 09:00 - 17:00
  • tuesday 09:00 - 19:00
  • wednesday 09:00 - 19:00
  • thursday 09:00 - 19:00
  • friday Closed
  • saturday Closed
  • sunday 09:00 - 17:00

Winter Hours

1 October to 31 March

  • monday 09:00 - 16:00
  • tuesday 09:00 - 16:00
  • wednesday 09:00 - 16:00
  • thursday 09:00 - 16:00
  • friday Closed
  • saturday Closed
  • sunday 09:00 - 16:00

Holiday & Closures

Christmas EveChristmas DayBoxing DayNew Year's Day

Bank Holidays

Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day

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Accepted Items

  • Batteries - car and household batteries
  • Bric-a-brac - Reuse/ReHome Zone
  • Cardboard - clean
  • Cartons
  • Chipboard
  • Clothes - must be clean and dry and not shredded, stained, defaced or altered. Uniforms and work clothing not accepted
  • Computers and peripherals including ink cartridges, tablets, gaming consoles
  • Cooking oil
  • COVID-19 contaminated material when double bagged and kept for at least 72 hours
  • Engine oil
  • Fluorescent tubes
  • Foil
  • Food tins and drink cans
  • Fridges and freezers
  • Garden waste
  • Gas bottles/cylinders - punctured or de-valved
  • Glass - bottles and jars. For flat glass charges apply.
  • Hardcore and soil charges apply
  • Ink cartridges
  • Low energy bulbs
  • Mobile phones
  • Non-recyclable household waste - black bags, carpet, mattresses etc.
  • Paint - solidified or empty paint containers
  • Paper - clean and not laminated or plastic coated
  • Plasterboard charges apply
  • Plastic - bottles, pots, tubs and trays. Hard plastics like garden furniture, children's toys, crates etc.
  • Scrap metal - including food tins and drink cans. No vehicle parts
  • Shoes including Wellington boots. Must be clean and dry
  • Small appliances
  • Textiles - clean and dry, no cut-offs
  • TVs and monitors
  • Upholstered domestic seating including bean bags, futons, pouffes and stools
  • Vapes - accepted with small appliances
  • White goods - large domestic appliances
  • Wood - untreated, non industrial/construction

Rejected Items

  • Ammunition including explosive caps
  • Asbestos - charges apply and requires a valid permit
  • Business waste - accepted at Whetstone Waste Transfer Station subject to charges
  • Chemicals
  • Clinical waste including needles/sharps
  • Clothes for work such as uniforms and protective clothing, high visibility vests / jackets
  • Coffee pods
  • Community equipment - wheelchairs, Zimmer frames, walking sticks, toilet frames etc.
  • Construction wood - railway sleepers, telegraph poles, any wood such as fence posts and panels that have been treated with creosote or a lead chromate paint
  • Firearms - please see correct firearms disposal information
  • Gas bottles/cylinders - sealed
  • Paint in liquid form - accepted at Whetstone waste site with a valid paint permit
  • Tyres
  • Vehicles or trailers or any parts, including interiors

Chargeable Items

AsbestosCharges apply and requires a valid permit
Business wasteSubject to charges
Flat glassCharges apply
Hardcore and soilCharges apply
PlasterboardCharges apply

Do you handle household fridge recycling?

Yes, this tip is able to take your old refrigerator.

Can I dispose of my bed mattress at this site?

No, bulky items like mattresses are not taken here.

Can I throw away a couch here?

Yes, we accept most types of living room settees.

What to know before visiting Lount Tip

1Navigating to the Nottingham Road Location

Tucked away just off the A42 interchange near Ashby, finding this waste tip is relatively easy. The site is surrounded by dense woodland, so keep a sharp lookout for the large green directional boards marking the turn.

2Showing Your Local Credentials

To stop individuals from other counties clogging up the queues, staff routinely ask for identification. Slipping your driving license or a current council tax bill out of your wallet will guarantee swift entry.

3Booking Slots for Work Vehicles

Regular passenger cars can drive straight in without notice. However, if you have borrowed a transit or attached a twin-axle carrier, acquiring a free electronic permit through the Leicestershire portal is absolutely mandatory.

4Navigating the Gantries Safely

The drop-off zones feature raised platforms, making careful footing essential. Avoid rushing, stick to the designated walkways, and double-check your surroundings for reversing traffic before carrying heavy black bags to the containers.

5Commercial Loads Are Rejected

This amenity is maintained exclusively for private homeowners clearing out personal junk. Plumbers, builders, and landscape gardeners attempting to offload commercial debris will be firmly told to leave the premises.

6The Charity Drop-Off Point

Give usable furniture, bicycles, and household trinkets a chance at a second life. A designated drop zone exists specifically to rescue decent items from landfill, funneling the proceeds into community support networks.

7Items You Must Not Bring

For the protection of the environment, strictly controlled materials are blocked from entering. Do not attempt to discard old automotive airbags, heavy-duty gas canisters, or any form of liquid industrial solvent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it necessary to book a slot?
No, entering without a prior booking is fine.
Are you open over the bank holiday weekend?
Yes, this facility opens on public holidays.
Are vans allowed here?
Yes, bringing a van to the recycling centre is fine.
Is household DIY waste permitted?
Yes, you can bring your DIY construction debris here.

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