​Oadby Recycling and Household Waste Site & Tip Opening Times, Rules & Booking Info

Open today : 09:00 - 17:00

Looking to get rid of your household waste? Oadby Recycling and Household Waste Site located in Oadby offers excellent facilities for local residents near LE2 5JE.

No Car Booking Needed
Van Permit Required Official Website

Location & Address

Oadby Recycling And Household Waste Site, Wigston Road, Oadby, LE2 5JE
Oadby, Leicestershire
LE2 5JE

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Reuse Shop Yes
Disabled Access No
Staff Assistance No
Trailers Allowed Yes
Local ID Required No
Height BarrierNone

Opening Hours

Summer Hours

1 April to 30 September

  • monday 09:00 - 17:00
  • tuesday 09:00 - 19:00
  • wednesday 09:00 - 19:00
  • thursday Closed
  • friday Closed
  • saturday 09:00 - 17:00
  • 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 Closed
  • friday Closed
  • saturday 09:00 - 16:00
  • sunday 09:00 - 16:00

Holiday & Closures

25 December26 December1 January

Bank Holidays

Closed 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

Concrete, hardcore and soil£3 per unit or tub over free allowance
Ceramics and tiles£3 per unit or tub over free allowance
Flat glass£3 per unit or tub over free allowance
Plasterboard£3 per sheet or tub over free allowance
Asbestos£10 per sheet/length or tub over free allowance

Do you accept tall fridges?

Yes, you can bring your unwanted fridge to us.

Do you accept mattresses?

No, this recycling centre does not take mattresses.

Can I recycle a couch at this location?

Yes, we have a specific area for sofas.

What to know before visiting Oadby Tip

1Heading down Wigston Road

Positioned strategically between Oadby and Wigston, this facility is easily accessible from the main B582. Simply follow the local authority direction markers just past the main residential estates.

2Providing Proof of Habitation

Cross-border waste tourism is heavily policed, so expect a quick document check upon arrival. A recent bank statement or driving licence displaying your Leicestershire residence is all you need.

3Policies for Bulky Transport

You will not need any paperwork for a normal passenger motor. On the flip side, maneuvering a box van or a large towing apparatus mandates pre-registering your license plate on the regional portal.

4Maintaining Personal Wellbeing

Slipping hazards and sharp edges are common around the recycling gantries, so closed-toe shoes are essential. To keep everyone safe, observe the slow driving zones and follow the directions of the marshals pacing the tip.

5Rejecting Commercial Payloads

Only everyday household junk is permitted within these fences. Crews are trained to identify the tell-tale signs of trade waste, and any tradesperson caught trying to bypass the rules will be ejected.

6The Upcycling Kiosk

Give your old belongings another lease on life. The dedicated donation corner eagerly takes in gently used dishware, children's toys, and small side tables, preventing them from being needlessly destroyed.

7Banned Volatile Goods

Highly sensitive substances are not equipped to be handled at this location. Liquid solvents, large gas bottles, and hazardous construction remnants must be taken to specialized environmental processing plants.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pre-booking required?
No, booking a vehicle slot is not necessary.
Are you operating on the bank holiday?
Yes, the site stays open on bank holidays.
Are commercial vans permitted?
Yes, we accept both vans and trailers.
Can I leave DIY rubble at this facility?
Yes, you can drop off DIY materials.

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