We are unable to accept Cash Customers at the Wakefield Transfer Station until further notice due to technical issues with the Weighbridge, apologies for any inconvenience caused, updates will be provided in due course.
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 from all of the Household Waste Recycling Centres, subject to availability. Please bring your own bag.

Which Items Can I Dispose Of?

Not sure how to get rid of your rubbish? Check out our A to Z list of reusing, recycling and waste disposal below:

a-z list of
waste

Waste Items we can dispose of starting with “a”

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Fire Extinguisher

You can take your unwanted fire extinguisher to your nearest Recycling Centre. Ask a member of staff for help put it in the designated cage.

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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

If your item isn’t listed here, or you need some help, you can use the form below to contact us…


    page last updated :
    5th March 2026