Wakefield Recycling Centre
Denby Dale Road, Wakefield, WF2 7AH
Wakefield Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Wakefield, 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 5pm
- Sunday
- 9am to 4pm
Between October and March, the site 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 Wakefield Recycling Centre without booking.
Who can use it?
Wakefield Recycling Centre is for residents of Wakefield only.
- What to bring
- Resident permit windscreen sticker.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Wakefield Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Wakefield Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Commercial vehicles must display a permit to enter.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Furniture
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Gas Bottles
- Trade WasteCommercial waste is not accepted at this location.
- TyresThere may be a limit of four per year.
Site rules
- A valid resident permit sticker must be displayed on the windscreen.
Recycling centres near Wakefield Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weaving Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre | 6 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Fri 8am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 8am to 4pm |
| Middleton Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Booking required | Daily 8am to 6pm |
| Smithies Lane Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Booking varies | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Glasshoughton Recycling Centre | 7 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Sat 8am to 5pm; Sun 9am to 4pm |
| Nab Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre | 8 miles | No booking needed | Not listed |
| South Kirkby Recycling Centre | 9 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Fri 8am to 5pm; Sat 8am to 4pm; Sun 9am to 4pm |
Towns near Wakefield Recycling Centre
Wakefield Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Wakefield, Ossett, Stanley, Wakefield, Normanton, Royston, Barnsley, Dewsbury, Rothwell, Leeds, Featherstone, Cudworth, Hemsworth, Castleford, Pontefract and Knottingley.
Questions about Wakefield Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Wakefield Recycling Centre?
Wakefield Recycling Centre is open Monday to Saturday, 8am to 5pm; Sunday, 9am to 4pm.
Is Wakefield Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Wakefield Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Wakefield Recycling Centre?
Wakefield Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, furniture, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take asbestos, gas bottles, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Wakefield Recycling Centre?
Wakefield Recycling Centre is at Denby Dale Road, Wakefield, WF2 7AH.
Who runs Wakefield Recycling Centre?
Wakefield Recycling Centre is run by Wakefield Council.