​Whetstone Recycling and Household Waste Site & Tip: Opening Times & Booking Rules

Open today : 09:00 - 17:00

Plan your trip to Whetstone Recycling and Household Waste Site. We have gathered everything you need to know about this Leicestershire based recycling facility.

No Car Booking Needed
Van Permit Required Official Website

Location & Address

Whetstone Waste Site, Enderby Road, Whetstone, LE8 6JL
Whetstone, Leicestershire
LE8 6JL

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

Opening Times

Summer Hours

1 April to 30 September

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

Winter Hours

1 October to 31 March

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

  • Asbestos - charges apply and requires a valid permit
  • 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
  • Coffee pods
  • Community equipment - wheelchairs, Zimmer frames, walking sticks, toilet frames etc.
  • 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 - sealed, punctured or de-valved
  • Glass - bottles and jars. For flat glass charges apply.
  • Hardcore and soil charges apply
  • Ink cartridges
  • Low energy bulbs
  • Medical equipment - MedEquip scheme
  • Mobile phones
  • Non-recyclable household waste - black bags, carpet, mattresses etc.
  • Paint - solidified or empty paint containers
  • Paint in liquid form - accepted with a valid paint permit
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Can I put a fridge in the recycling here?

Yes, it is perfectly fine to bring a fridge.

Can I drop off my mattress here?

Unfortunately, we cannot accept your old mattress.

Can I bring a corner sofa?

Yes, you can bring your unwanted settee to this tip.

What to know before visiting Whetstone Tip

1Finding Your Way to Enderby Road

Traveling from the Blaby bypass, you will spot the turning for this rubbish tip immediately after the main roundabout. The route is well-marked along Enderby Road, meaning you won't struggle to find the entrance gates.

2Leicestershire Inhabitants Only

The site supervisors rigorously enforce boundary limits to ensure regional tax money isn't spent processing out-of-town junk. Presenting a recent municipal tax demand or a valid driver's ID upon arrival completely satisfies this entry condition.

3Advance Notice for Commercial-Sized Motors

Standard passenger automobiles are granted immediate access without any fuss. On the other hand, piloting a hired transit or hauling a dual-axle carriage means you are legally obligated to secure an e-permit via the regional online system prior to departure.

4Prioritising Hazard Prevention

Segregating your recyclables in the boot before setting out minimizes your exposure to moving vehicles. Furthermore, sturdy boots are highly advised to shield your feet from sharp debris, and all passengers under sixteen should remain securely fastened in their seats.

5Zero Provision for Tradesmen

Operatives maintain a keen watch for suspicious cargo that resembles business refuse. Anyone aiming to discard remnants from an entrepreneurial venture, such as bathroom fittings or landscaping offcuts, will be swiftly instructed to utilize private commercial facilities instead.

6Diverting Good Items from Landfill

Rather than destroying perfectly serviceable objects, consider utilizing the on-site donation hub. Gently worn furniture, functioning kitchen gadgets, and old bicycles are all gratefully received here, eventually funding vital local charity projects.

7Refuse That Cannot Be Processed

Extreme health and safety mandates mean the operatives simply cannot accept severely unstable materials. Consequently, you must arrange specialist environmental collections for asbestos tiles, volatile automotive fluids, and pressurized cooking cylinders.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I drop in without an appointment?
No, pre-booked slots are not required.
Can I dispose of waste here on a bank holiday?
Yes, it is possible to visit on a bank holiday.
Are trailers accepted at this site?
Yes, you are welcome to visit using a van or trailer.
Do you take soil from garden DIY projects?
Yes, we take rubble, hardcore, and DIY waste.

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