Bowling Back Lane Recycling Centre

Booking: No booking neededVans: Van permit needed

Bowling Back Lane, Bradford, BD4 8SX

Bowling Back Lane Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Bradford, run by Bradford Metropolitan District Council. You can visit without booking.

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Opening times

Monday
8am to 4:45pm
Tuesday
8am to 4:45pm
Wednesday
8am to 4:45pm
Thursday
8am to 4:45pm
Friday
8am to 4:45pm
Saturday
9am to 3:45pm
Sunday
10am to 3:45pm

Bank holiday and Christmas opening times

Christmas Day25 December
Closed
Boxing Day26 December
Closed
New Year's Day1 January
Closed

Do you need to book?

No. You can visit Bowling Back Lane Recycling Centre without booking.

Who can use it?

Bowling Back Lane Recycling Centre is for residents of the Bradford Metropolitan District Council area only.

What to bring
Resident permit (physical or digital) or proof of address.

Can I take a van?

Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Bowling Back Lane Recycling Centre.

Apply for a permit on the Bradford Metropolitan District Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).

Vans and trailers must have a permit to enter.

What you can take

  • Batteries
  • Cardboard
  • Electricals
  • Garden Waste
  • Glass
  • Mattresses
  • Metals
  • Paper
  • Plastics
  • Rubble
  • Wood

Taken with limits

  • PlasterThis item is chargeable.
  • PlasterboardThis item is chargeable.

What it does not take

  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Gas Bottles
  • Industrial Chemicals
  • Medicine
  • Solar Panels
  • Trade Waste
  • Tyres

Charges

Plaster and plasterboard items incur a fee. Payments are accepted Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm, Saturday 9am to 3pm, and Sunday 10am to 3pm.

Site rules

  • This is the largest recycling centre in the district.
  • A reuse shop is available on site for donating or buying items such as furniture, kitchenware, and books.

Recycling centres near Bowling Back Lane Recycling Centre

CentreDistanceBookingUsual hours
Midland Road Recycling Centre2 milesNo booking neededTue to Fri 8am to 4:45pm; Sat 9am to 3:45pm; Sun 10am to 3:45pm; closed Mon
Dealburn Road Low Moor Recycling Centre3 milesNo booking neededTue to Fri 8am to 4:45pm; Sat 8am to 3:45pm; Sun 10am to 3:45pm; closed Mon
Pudsey Recycling Centre3 milesBooking requiredDaily 8am to 6pm
Nab Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre5 milesNo booking neededNot listed
Dowley Gap Bingley Recycling Centre5 milesNo booking neededTue to Fri 8am to 4:45pm; Sat 9am to 3:45pm; Sun 10am to 3:45pm; closed Mon
Ford Hill Recycling Centre5 milesNo booking neededNot listed

Towns near Bowling Back Lane Recycling Centre

Bowling Back Lane Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Bradford, Pudsey, Farsley, Shipley, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, Birstall, Baildon, Horsforth, Liversedge, Yeadon, Heckmondwike and Batley.

Questions about Bowling Back Lane Recycling Centre

What are the opening times at Bowling Back Lane Recycling Centre?

Bowling Back Lane Recycling Centre is open Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:45pm; Saturday, 9am to 3:45pm; Sunday, 10am to 3:45pm.

Is Bowling Back Lane Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?

Bowling Back Lane Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

What can I take to Bowling Back Lane Recycling Centre?

Bowling Back Lane Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, garden waste, glass, mattresses, metals, paper, plastics, rubble, wood, plaster and plasterboard. It does not take fire extinguishers, gas bottles, industrial chemicals, medicine, solar panels, trade waste and tyres.

Where is Bowling Back Lane Recycling Centre?

Bowling Back Lane Recycling Centre is at Bowling Back Lane, Bradford, BD4 8SX.

Who runs Bowling Back Lane Recycling Centre?

Bowling Back Lane Recycling Centre is run by Bradford Metropolitan District Council.