Work to give a recycling centre an ultra-modern makeover is almost complete.

Lount Recycling and Household Waste site is due to open in March 2012 following a £1.5m revamp by Leicestershire County Council.

The new look modern facility will be over twice the size of the previous site and will offer ample parking space, clear signs, easy-to-access containers without steps and recycling for a range of materials.

The refurbishments are designed to boost recycling and cut the amount of rubbish sent to landfill.

We would like to thank residents for bearing with us during the work and look forward to seeing them use the new look site when it opens.

For information about the planned redevelopment of the site please follow link to page on Lount Improvements.

Vehicles are allowed access to the site up to 5 minutes before closing time. Vehicles must be off-site by closing time.

This CA site is easily accessed from the north or south of the site via the A42 or A511.

From the A42 head towards Ashby de la Zouch.  At the roundabout take the turning for A511 and shortly after take a right turn towards Lount along Nottingham Road (B587).  The site is approximately 1 mile away on the right.

If approaching from the A511 head towards Ashby de la Zouch.  At the A42/A512 Ashby Road roundabout take the turn for Lount along Nottingham Road (B587) and the site is about 1 mile away on the right.

Location map for Lount RHWS

Ever wondered what happens to your waste and recycling?  Click on any image to find out.

Did you know that all types of household electrical items can be recycled?  Find out more information at www.dontbinitbringit.org  This site features all you need to know about recycling electrical items, including which retailers are taking part in the "take back" scheme.

Aluminium and steel food and drink cans can be deposited in the scrap metal container for recycling