Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs)

Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs) are for the benefit of Leicester's residents to recycle a wider range of materials and take their own domestic household waste. They are free of charge to use.

 Location:

There are two recycling centres in Leicester:

• Bridge Road Recycling Centre (Downloadable map)

  Bridge Road, off Spence Street, Leicester, LE5 3LD        

• Fremans Common Recycling Centre (Downloadable map)Islington Street, Freemans Common, Leicester, LE2 7SQ.      

Opening hours:

• April – September: 8am - 8pm and October – March: 8am - 6pm

   Both centres are open daily throughout the year except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day and will close early on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.  

What materials can I recycle at the CRC?

Visit Biffa Leicester's website for information about materials that can be taken to CRC's or download our Bulky collection and CRCs information leaflet.

Top tip: Sort your items before visiting to save time and avoid queues.

 Do I need a permit to tip?

• You do not need a permit if you wish to use a car.

• You need a permit to tip if you wish to use a van/pickup or trailer.  Call the Permit Hotline 0116 216 1914 to find out more or  apply for your 'permit to tip' online

Illegal Tipping and Commercial Waste

These sites only accept household materials. 

For non-household waste visit the Commercial Waste and Recycling pages. If you are found to be leaving these materials you will be prosecuted.

The unauthorised tipping of waste is illegal and subject to a maximum fine of £20,000 per incident, and up to six months imprisonment. 

If you suspect illegal tipping, inform the Environment Agency immediately on 0800 807060.