Recycling Centre / Council
Loughborough Recycling Centre
Railway Terrace, Loughborough LE11 1HW
Opening hours
Visit information
- Monday
- 09:00 - 16:00
- Tuesday
- 09:00 - 16:00
- Wednesday
- 09:00 - 16:00
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 09:00 - 16:00
- Sunday
- 09:00 - 16:00
Contact details
Address & Contact
- Address
- Railway Terrace, Loughborough LE11 1HW
- Location
- Leicester
- Telephone
- 0116 305 0001
- GPS
- 52.7768249, -1.1927356
- Website
- Visit official website
Plan your visit
Location
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What can I take to Loughborough Recycling Centre?
- Car batteries (lead-acid only)
- Clean cardboard
- Cartons
- Chipboard
- Cooking oil
- Engine oil
- Fluorescent tubes
- Foil
- Food tins and drink cans
- Garden waste (branch limits)
- Glass bottles and jars
- Hardcore and soil (DIY allowance)
- Ink cartridges
- Low-energy bulbs
- General household rubbish
- Bulky household waste, including carpets and mattresses
- Clean paper
- Clean plasterboard (DIY allowance)
- Untreated wood
- Dried emulsion paint and empty paint containers
- Plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays
- Medequip community equipment
- Household batteries
- Domestic fridges and freezers
- Large domestic appliances
- TVs and monitors
- Scrap metal
- Small household appliances
- Computers and peripherals
- Mobile phones
- Vapes
- Clean, dry clothing and textiles
- Clean, dry shoes
- Upholstered domestic seating
This is a summary, not a complete list. If an item isn’t shown, check with the council before you travel.
Household DIY allowance: less than 100 litres that fits in two 50-litre bags, or one item up to 2m × 0.75m × 0.7m, once every seven days per household across all sites. Extra amounts are charged by card. Separate clean plasterboard from attached materials. Clothes and shoes must be clean and dry. Garden branches/trunks must be under 15cm wide and 1m long. Keep solidified emulsion separate from liquid-paint arrangements.
Not accepted
- Business and trade waste in the household service
- Ammunition and firearms
- Clinical waste and sharps
- Work uniforms and protective clothing
- Railway sleepers, telegraph poles and construction wood treated with creosote or lead-chromate paint
- Tyres
- Vehicles, discarded trailers and vehicle parts
- Asbestos
- Household chemicals
- Liquid paint
- Coffee pods
- Sealed gas bottles and cylinders
Trailers
- Trailers accepted
- Yes, subject to the site’s vehicle rules. General limit: 3m long, maximum trailer gross weight 750kg, and combined vehicle/trailer gross weight no more than 3.5 tonnes. Whetstone has a separate larger-vehicle arrangement.
- Permit required
- Required for trailers 1.37m long or more, measured from headboard to rear board. Obtain the free site-specific permit before visiting; it is valid for 14 days. The towing vehicle may separately need a permit.
About this listing
Listing information
Loughborough Recycling Centre is located at Railway Terrace, Loughborough LE11 1HW. Loughborough Tip is for use with residents from the local area only to dispose of their recyclable items or waste. Loughborough Dump is controlled by Leicestershire County Council waste management disposal services.
Want to see other recycling centres in Leicestershire? Browse the full list of Leicestershire Council Recycling Centres.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I deposit trade waste at the site?
A: No, this site is for household waste only. Depositing or attempting to deposit trade waste is an offence.
Q: Are children and pets allowed on site?
A: Children under 16 and pets must remain in vehicles at all times, unless there is an emergency situation.
Q: What must I do with my waste on arrival?
A: Waste must be deposited in designated areas or containers as directed by site staff. Bring help if items are too heavy to lift safely.
Q: Are permits required for certain vehicles or waste types?
A: Yes, vehicles over certain sizes and certain waste types (like asbestos, paint, chemicals) require permits. Permits must be available for inspection upon arrival.
Q: Who do I contact for complaints or more information?
A: Complaints or enquiries should be made via the Leicestershire County Council website or by calling 0116 305 0001.
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