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

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If you live near LE12 9RP, Shepshed Recycling and Household Waste Site is your go-to destination for dropping off unwanted household items safely and efficiently.

Location & Address

Shepshed Recycling Centre, Hathern Road, Shepshed, LE12 9RP
Shepshed, Leicestershire
LE12 9RP

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

Tip Opening Times

Summer Hours

1 April to 30 September

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

Winter Hours

1 October to 31 March

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

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

Is dropping off a refrigerator allowed?

Yes, fridges are accepted for safe environmental processing.

Is it okay to bring a mattress to this tip?

No, mattress drop-offs are not permitted.

Do you handle sofa recycling?

Yes, couches are fully accepted.

What to know before visiting Shepshed Tip

1Getting to the Hathern Road Site

Tucked away on Hathern Road just north of the village center, this spot is a quick drive from junction 23 of the M1. Look for the distinct green council boards that guide you directly into the facility.

2Ensuring You Are a Resident

Because local taxes maintain these grounds, individuals from outside the jurisdiction are barred from entering. Flashing a recent utility bill to the attendant will quickly validate your right to use the local tip.

3Organising Access for Large Motors

While hatchbacks enjoy unrestricted access, larger utility vehicles face specific hurdles. If you are piloting a hired transit or pulling a lengthy trailer, obtaining a digital permit prior to setting off is entirely non-negotiable.

4Sensible Practices on the Tarmac

Breaking down bulky packaging at your house makes unloading significantly faster. Wear sensible, thick-soled boots and pay strict attention to the pedestrian walkways painted brightly on the ground.

5No Room for Industrial Debris

The compactors here are designed purely for private, residential clean-ups. Any commercial entity or self-employed builder trying to ditch leftover project materials will face a swift rejection from the supervisors.

6Repurposing Your Old Valuables

Before hurling an old bicycle or a dusty armchair into the crusher, see if it can be salvaged. The community drop-off container recycles usable goods, helping to reduce the county's overall landfill contribution.

7Unacceptable Toxic Trash

Strict health protocols mean that certain highly reactive elements are entirely outlawed. Never bring clinical waste, heavy-duty pesticides, or compressed oxygen cylinders, as the staff cannot legally process them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Must I book a slot before going?
No, you do not need to arrange a drop-off time.
Is the waste centre open on bank holidays?
Yes, we operate on bank holidays.
Can I use a van to drop off waste?
Yes, vans and trailers are permitted at this site.
Will this tip take my DIY rubbish?
Yes, this tip accepts DIY and building waste.

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