Bulk collections for excess domestic material

All householders in Leicester are entitled to:

• One free collection of up to five items of bulky material every two months.

• One free collection of up to 15 items of garden waste every two months.

Domestic bulky waste and garden materials can be taken for free disposal to our Community Recycling Centres.

Book a bulk collection online or call 0116 252 7002.

What happens next?

When you make your booking we can advise you of a definite day of collection.

Bulky materials

As whole kitchen and bathroom replacements are not accepted for this service. Also, we do not collect vehicle or similar batteries and paints. These have to taken to our Community Recycling Centres.

Fridges and freezers will be collected free of charge.

You will only be charged for the removal of over five items (up to 30 items) and the charge will depend on the number of items collected which will be advised when the request is made. 

Please note: This service is only for domestc waste.

 
Garden materials

Householders are entitled to a free collection of garden materials every two months, up to a maximum of 15 items. An 'item' of garden material is one which is bundled or bagged and can reasonably be lifted by one person. These items are taken to Biffa at Wanlip to make high grade compost. (link opens in new window)

Garden waste such as paving slabs, brick rubble, cut down trees (not branch prunings) and soil are not accepted for this service.

If you can compost at home remember to get your subsidised compost bin