Oadby tip: opening times and rules
Oadby Recycling and Household Waste Site is run by Leicestershire County Council. Here's what you need to know before you go, checked against the council's own pages on 27 October 2026.
- Wigston Road, Oadby, LE2 5JE
- Open Sunday to Wednesday only (temporary change). Closed Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Winter hours (from 1 October): 9am to 4pm, last entry by 3.55pm
- No booking. Vans and trailers need a free county permit
- Free DIY allowance, then £3 a tub for rubble and plasterboard
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Where it is
| Address | Wigston Road, Oadby, LE2 5JE |
| Run by | Leicestershire County Council |
| Quietest day | Tuesday, according to the county council |
| On foot | Pedestrians are not allowed |
Opening days and hours
| Open | Sunday to Wednesday only (temporary change) |
| Closed | Thursday, Friday and Saturday |
Winter (1 October to 31 March): 9am to 4pm on open days. Summer (1 April to 30 September): 9am to 5pm Saturday to Monday, and 9am to 7pm Tuesday to Friday, on open days. Last entry is no later than 5 minutes before closing, so aim to arrive at least 10 minutes early.
Rules and charges in short
Oadby follows the same rules as every Leicestershire County Council site: no booking, a free permit for vans and bigger trailers, a free DIY allowance of 100 litres once a week, then £3 a tub for rubble, soil or plasterboard (card only). Tyres aren't taken. The full list is in our Leicester area tips guide.
Good to know
- Oadby is temporarily open Sunday to Wednesday only. If you need a tip on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday, Whetstone is open
- Asbestos, chemicals and liquid paint aren't accepted here. Whetstone takes asbestos and liquid paint with a permit
- Plasterboard is accepted with conditions. It must be separated from tiles and woodwork, and mixed demolition waste isn't taken
- There's a Reuse/ReHome Zone for bric-a-brac
If the tip won't work for you
Oadby tip is closed Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and the free DIY allowance doesn't go far on a big job. If you can't wait, have no car, or have more than the allowance, a licensed company can take it from your home in Oadby & Wigston: see rubbish removal, single items, builders' waste or grab hire.
Oadby and Wigston Borough Council bulky waste collection
Oadby and Wigston Borough Council collects large household items for a fee:
- £45 for up to three items, then £5 for each extra item
- Electrical items and white goods are collected on Wednesday, sofas and other upholstered items on Thursday, and other bulky items on Friday
- Book and pay by card over the phone on 0116 288 8961. Dates can be fully booked, so ask for the next available one
- Items must be at the front edge of your property from 6.30am. Damaged sofas with foam showing won't be taken
- Some residents on certain benefits can get two free collections a year
If you have a mix of items, they may be collected on different days. A private collection can take everything in one go, from inside the house.
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