Student move-out rubbish in Leicester: what to do

Every summer, thousands of students leave houses across Clarendon Park, Westcotes and the city centre, and a lot of rubbish ends up on the pavement. Here's how to get rid of it properly, keep your deposit and avoid a fine.

Donate it

In 2025, Leicester City Council and the British Heart Foundation ran Pack for Good, with temporary donation banks from late May to early September in Clarendon Park, Westcotes and near the city centre. They took clothes, shoes, books, kitchenware and small electricals. Check the council's recycling page in spring for this year's locations.

Book a free collection

Students in Leicester city can use the council's free bulky collection: up to five items or bags, once every two months. Book online, put everything out by 7am, and don't leave anything out that isn't booked. Book well before the end of your tenancy.

Fines and deposits

• The council warns that rubbish left on the street, or bins left out, can lead to a £400 fine
• Rubbish left in the house or garden can be taken off your deposit
• If your landlord fly-tips your leftover rubbish, you could still be investigated
• Never pay a "man with a van" without checking their waste carrier licence. See fly-tipping fines

For landlords

Landlords can't use the council bulky collection or the city tips for clear-outs. For a quick turnaround between tenancies, a licensed company can clear a whole house in one visit. See house clearance in Leicester.