Recycling centres near Leicester
Find council tips and household waste recycling centres near Leicester. Check accepted items, access rules and the official provider before you travel.
2 listed recycling centres in this area.
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Recycling centre · Biffa Leicester · Leicester
Freemen's Common Recycling CentreIslington Street, Leicester, LE2 7SQ
CardboardElectrical itemsScrap metalAluminium foil and trays+13 moreRecycling centre · Leicester
Gypsym Close Waste Recycling Centre5 Gypsum Close, Leicester, LE4 9AB
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Listed recycling centres near Leicester
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Freemen's Common Recycling Centre
Islington Street, Leicester, LE2 7SQ
About 1.3 miles from the area centre.
Listed items include Cardboard, Electrical items, Scrap metal, Aluminium foil and trays, Household batteries, Garden waste.
Gypsym Close Waste Recycling Centre
5 Gypsum Close, Leicester, LE4 9AB
About 2.2 miles from the area centre.
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Sources for this guide
- Dispose of household waste
GOV.UK · Reviewed 14 August 2026
- Recycle an item
Recycle Now · Reviewed 14 August 2026