Bin Collection in LE4 5PT
Beaumont Leys & Belgrave, Leicester City Council
Live data from www.leicester.gov.uk · Updated 14 August 2026LE4 5PT is in Beaumont Leys & Belgrave, served by Leicester City Council.
The following bin types are collected in this area:
Bin collection in Leicester City Council
Leicester City Council collects household waste and recycling from around 150,000 households across the city every week — one of a small number of UK cities with weekly collections for both streams. Collections are managed by Biffa under contract to the council. Full service information is at leicester.gov.uk/bins.
The black bin collects non-recyclable household waste weekly — food-contaminated packaging, nappies, polystyrene and anything that cannot be recycled. The lid must close fully. The blue bin collects mixed recycling weekly — paper, card, glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles and containers, food and drink cans and aerosols. Rinse items clean and place loose — no bags. A brown bin for garden waste is available by paid subscription, collected fortnightly.
Report missed collections at leicester.gov.uk or by calling 0116 454 1002. HWRCs at Gorse Hill, Anstey Lane, Leicester, LE4 0FJ and Western Park, Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 6AA. Bank holiday collections are usually adjusted — check leicester.gov.uk for revised dates.
Frequently asked questions
When are bins collected in LE4 5PT?
Leicester City Council collects General Waste, Recycling, Garden Waste. Frequency: Weekly collections for both refuse and recycling. Garden waste brown bin fortnightly by subscription.. For your exact next collection date, select your address above.
Which council collects bins in LE4 5PT?
Bin collections in LE4 5PT are managed by Leicester City Council. Leicester City Council is responsible for household waste collection, recycling, and garden waste services across the area.
What bin colours are used in Leicester City Council?
Leicester City Council uses the following bins — General Waste: black bin; Recycling: blue bin; Garden Waste: brown bin.
How do I report a missed bin collection in Leicester City Council?
Report missed collections at leicester.gov.uk or by calling 0116 454 1002. Bins must be out by 7am.
What can I put in the General Waste bin in Leicester City Council?
black bin. Accepts: Non-recyclable household waste — food-contaminated packaging, nappies, polystyrene and anything that cannot be recycled. Lid must close fully. Collected every week.
What can I put in the Recycling bin in Leicester City Council?
blue bin. Accepts: Paper, card, glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles and containers, food and drink cans, aerosols. Rinsed clean and loose — no bags. Collected every week.
What can I put in the Garden Waste bin in Leicester City Council?
brown bin. Accepts: Grass clippings, leaves, hedge trimmings and small branches. No soil, cooked food or plastic bags. Paid subscription. Collected fortnightly.
What happens to bin collections during bank holidays in Leicester City Council?
Bank holiday collections are adjusted — check leicester.gov.uk for revised dates.