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Free! Permit to recycle household materials
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All vans/pick-ups and trailers over 1.4m long will need a Permit to use the Freeman Common Community Recycling Centre.
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Permits will only be issued to city residents.
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For Health and Safety reasons permits can no longer be issued for Bridge Road Recycling Centre.
The Permit System is designed to stop non-household materials being disposed of at these sites.
Construction Materials Limits
There will be the following limits on the amount of Construction Materials per Permit:
- 6 bags/sacks of soil or rubble (typically 25 kg maximum)
- 4 windows
- 4 doors
- 4 kitchen units
- 1 bathroom suite
Asbestos must be double wrapped and limited to 8 sheets per visit.
Amounts greater than these will need either a hired skip or to be taken to a private Waste Transfer Station.
Waste Transfer Stations
There are commercial waste transfer stations located in and around the city where you can take your own materials. Please note, a charge is made for this service.
How do I get a Permit?
You can apply for a Permit by telephone, or fax between 9.30am and 4.00pm Monday-Friday (number is below) or Apply for your permit online
Permit Hotline 0116 216 1914
Fax (0116) 252 8592
