South Kirkby Recycling Centre
South Kirkby Business Park, Brigantian Way, South Kirkby, WF9 3TH
South Kirkby Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in South Kirkby, run by Wakefield Council. You can visit without booking.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 8am to 5pm
- Tuesday
- 8am to 5pm
- Wednesday
- 8am to 5pm
- Thursday
- 8am to 5pm
- Friday
- 8am to 5pm
- Saturday
- 8am to 4pm
- Sunday
- 9am to 4pm
During summer months from April to September, the site stays open until 8pm on weekdays. In winter from October to March, it closes at 5pm.
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 South Kirkby Recycling Centre without booking.
Who can use it?
South Kirkby Recycling Centre is for residents of Wakefield only.
- What to bring
- Wakefield resident permit (windscreen sticker).
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use South Kirkby Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Wakefield Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
All visitors must display a valid resident permit to gain entry.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Furniture
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
What it does not take
- Explosive Materials
- Gas Bottles
- Tyres
Site rules
- There is a reuse shop available on the premises.
Recycling centres near South Kirkby Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldthorpe Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Booking varies | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Smithies Lane Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Booking varies | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| West Melton Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Booking varies | Daily 10am to 6:30pm |
| Carcroft Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Vans and trailers book | Thu to Sun 9:30am to 7pm; closed Mon to Wed |
| Glasshoughton Recycling Centre | 8 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Sat 8am to 5pm; Sun 9am to 4pm |
| Wakefield Recycling Centre | 9 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Sat 8am to 5pm; Sun 9am to 4pm |
Towns near South Kirkby Recycling Centre
South Kirkby Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Hemsworth, South Elmsall, Thurnscoe, Cudworth, Royston, Barnsley, Featherstone, Pontefract, Askern, Normanton, Knottingley and Castleford.
Questions about South Kirkby Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at South Kirkby Recycling Centre?
South Kirkby Recycling Centre is open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm; Saturday, 8am to 4pm; Sunday, 9am to 4pm.
Is South Kirkby Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
South Kirkby Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to South Kirkby Recycling Centre?
South Kirkby Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, furniture, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take explosive materials, gas bottles and tyres.
Where is South Kirkby Recycling Centre?
South Kirkby Recycling Centre is at South Kirkby Business Park, Brigantian Way, South Kirkby, WF9 3TH.
Who runs South Kirkby Recycling Centre?
South Kirkby Recycling Centre is run by Wakefield Council.