Due to ongoing issues at Royal Mail sorting depots, there are currently delays with some residents receiving their permits. Please take your proof of address to site with you and the team will be able to grant you access until your permit arrives.
Soil improver is now available to Wakefield residents at the South Kirkby HWRC only with immediate effect, subject to availability. Please bring your own bag. Further updates will follow relating to the Wakefield HWRC and Glasshoughton HWRC

Wakefield Waste Recycling Centre

Plan Your Visit

Typically our busiest times are between 11am and 3pm – you may experience slight delays when visiting our Household Waste Recycling Centre during these times

Opening Times Mon - Fri : 08:00 - 17:00 Sat : 08:00 - 16:00 Sun : 09:00 - 16:00 Bank Holiday Mondays : 08:00 - 17:00

Denby Dale Road, Wakefield WF2 7AH, UK

Do you want to dispose of items that are too big for normal household rubbish and recycling collections?
Click here to find out information about our bulky collection service

page last updated :
5th February 2026