We are unable to accept Cash Customers at the Wakefield Transfer Station from Wednesday 1 April 2026 until further notice due to Health and Safety reasons, we apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Soil improver is now available to Wakefield residents from all of the Household Waste Recycling Centres, subject to availability. Please bring your own bag.
British Summertime hours will commence on Sunday 29th March 2026

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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Microwaves

You can take your unwanted microwave to your nearest Recycling Centre for recycling. If the Microwave is still in good working order you could take it to your local charity shop.

Small appliances can also be taken to a number of Bring Site locations or any Council run library across the district.

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