There are three Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC’s) for Wakefield residents, but most of us call them tips or dumps. They’re operated by Renewi on behalf of Wakefield Council for residents and are strategically located around the local authority’s area for households to use.
| Location | Weekdays | Saturday | Sunday | Summer 8pm Late Opening Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield | 08:00 – 17:00 | 08:00 – 16:00 | 09:00 – 16:00 | Tuesday |
| Glasshoughton | 08:00 – 17:00 | 08:00 – 16:00 | 09:00 – 16:00 | Thursday |
| South Kirkby | 08:00 – 17:00 | 08:00 – 16:00 | 09:00 – 16:00 | Monday |
Summer late opening is available until 8pm between April and October at all three sites:
- South Kirkby HWRC is open until 8pm on Mondays
- Glasshoughton HWRC is open until 8pm on Thursdays
- Wakefield HWRC is open until 8pm on Tuesdays
As you can see in the table above, the sites follow similar opening patterns, but please pay particular attention to the weekday for late opening if you plan to visit in the early evening, and remember there is no late opening between October and March.
The Three Wakefield Council Household Waste Recycling Centres
Here’s a more detailed run down of the available tips for Wakefield residents. Each shows a breakdown of the summer and winter opening times, along with how to reach them to visit.
Wakefield HWRC
Wakefield HWRC Address
Wakefield Household Waste Recycling Centre
Denby Dale Road
Wakefield
WF2 7AH
Wakefield Tip Opening Hours
| Day | Winter Opening Hours | Summer Opening Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 – 17:00 | 08:00 – 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 – 17:00 | 08:00 – 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 – 17:00 | 08:00 – 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 – 17:00 | 08:00 – 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 – 17:00 | 08:00 – 17:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 – 16:00 | 08:00 – 16:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 – 16:00 | 09:00 – 16:00 |
More About The Wakefield Denby Dale Road Tip
We’ve got more detailed information about the Denby Dale tip here, including how to find the site.
Glasshoughton HWRC
Glasshoughton HWRC Address
Glasshoughton Household Waste Recycling Centre
Flass Lane
Castleford
WF10 5JW
Glasshoughton Tip Opening Hours
| Day | Winter Opening Hours | Summer Opening Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 – 17:00 | 08:00 – 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 – 17:00 | 08:00 – 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 – 17:00 | 08:00 – 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 – 17:00 | 08:00 – 20:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 – 17:00 | 08:00 – 17:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 – 16:00 | 08:00 – 16:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 – 16:00 | 09:00 – 16:00 |
More About The Glasshoughton Tip
You can learn more about Glasshoughton tip here, such as directions to visit the HWRC.
South Kirkby HWRC
South Kirkby HWRC Address
South Kirkby Household Waste Recycling Centre
South Kirkby Business Park
Brigantian Way
South Kirkby
Pontefract
WF9 3TH
South Kirkby Tip Opening Hours
| Day | Winter Opening Hours | Summer Opening Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 – 17:00 | 08:00 – 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 – 17:00 | 08:00 – 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 – 17:00 | 08:00 – 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 – 17:00 | 08:00 – 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 – 17:00 | 08:00 – 17:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 – 16:00 | 08:00 – 16:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 – 16:00 | 09:00 – 16:00 |
More About The South Kirkby Tip
We’ve got a page covering more detail about South Kirkby tip here.
Wakefield Tips And Bank Holiday Opening
Bank holidays mean that opening hours at the three tips vary. As a rule of thumb, all sites will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
For the remaining bank holidays, sites are usually available, but sometimes with shorter hours. For example, for the Platinum Jubilee, availability of the tips are reduced to 8am to 4pm on Thursday 2nd June 2022.
To get specific details of upcoming bank holidays, check the website here.
What Can I Take To The Tip?
| Waste Type | Wakefield | Glasshoughton | South Kirkby |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Waste | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Garden Waste | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Paper/Card | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Plastics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tin Cans | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Glass | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wood | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Batteries | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Electricals/Appliances | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Asbestos (notes) | Yes | Yes | No |
| Paint | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Scrap Metal | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Books | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Shoes/Material | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Oil (25 litre limit) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemical Waste | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Light Bulbs | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rubble/Soil (small quantities only) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tyres (max 5 per year) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Wakefield Council HWRC Permits
The use of the three HWRC’s in Wakefield, South Kirkby and Glasshoughton are limited to residents falling in the Wakefield Council area. The easiest way to know which council’s services you can use is to check who you pay council tax to.
All visitors to HWRCs require permits to prove their entitlement to dispose of waste. Arriving without a valid permit, suitable for the vehicle you’re using and waste you’re depositing could result in being turned away.
Each household can have one or two permits for vehicles to access the tips. Permits are suitable for small vehicles up to normal 4×4 size, and can also pull a trailer no larger than 1.8 metres by 1.2 metres. Apply for your permit here.
If you use a non domestic vehicle such as a van or pickup truck, you may be able to visit to deposit residential waste only with a Commercial Vehicle Permit. Commerical permits can be applied for online here, or in person at the Wakefield Denby Dale Road tip. Commercial permits are limited to a maximum of 12 visits per year, comprising of ten for general household waste and recycling and two for bricks and rubble drop offs.
Very large vehicles are not allowed on site at all, such as Luton vans and lorries.
For temporary hire vehicles, an exception is available where you hire a van for up to 48 hours. Simply turn up at the tip with your hire agreement to prove it is a short term rental and proof of Wakefield residency.
