Waste collection is a major service provided by the council to every household in the City of Leicester. This service is undertaken on behalf of the council by a private contractor, Biffa Leicester.
Every week the collection service will visit over 120,000 dwellings across the city. Collectively generating approximately 145,000 tonnes of domestic waste a year, each household producing, on average 1.15 tonnes.
The Biffa Leicester website provides information on
refuse collection days by street*.
To request a wheeled bin please, complete this form online.
See also: Bulk collection (including fridges, freezers, furniture and garden waste)*
*Leicester City Council is not responsible for the content and services provided on external websites.