Bradford tips: charges, permits and opening times
Yorkshire and The Humber
- Charges13 items charged
- BookingNot needed
- VansPermit needed
- Proof of addressNeeded
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcoreweighbridge minimum charge (2026-27), Bowling Back Lane or Keighley. 'Brick, rubble and soil' weighbridge price for DIY waste above the free weekly allowance (listed under commercial waste charges; per-tonne rate not published). | £10.50 |
| Soilweighbridge minimum charge (2026-27), Bowling Back Lane or Keighley. Same 'Brick, rubble and soil' line; above free allowance. | £10.50 |
| Plasterboardper tonne. Plasterboard page: 'may be charged at £100 per tonne, with a minimum charge of £10.50'. Policy page: 2 x 50 litre rubble bags or buckets per week maximum; Bowling Back Lane and Keighley only. | £100 per tonne (minimum £10.50) |
| Tyreseach (car tyre), weighbridge. Listed in weighbridge (commercial) price table; policy page says tyres (4 maximum) accepted at Bowling Back Lane and Keighley only, without saying whether residents pay. | £8 each |
| Commercial tyreseach. Weighbridge price. | £10 each |
| AsbestosAsbestos cement only, Bowling Back Lane HWRC, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, book at least 24 hours ahead with form; ID, council tax bill and log book required. No charge stated. https://www.bradford.gov.uk/recycling-and-waste/hazardous-waste/asbestos/ | No charge published |
| Gas bottlesNot accepted. | Not accepted |
| Bulky POPs waste (upholstered seating), weighbridgeminimum charge. Commercial/weighbridge price; residents' upholstered furniture accepted (kept separate). | £30 |
| Clean wood, weighbridgeminimum charge | £13 |
| Green waste, weighbridgeminimum charge | £10.50 |
| Trade waste, weighbridgeminimum charge | £18 |
| Pet wasteminimum charge | £21 |
| Domestic fridges, weighbridgeeach. Fridges and freezers temporarily not accepted at HWRCs. | £5 each |
| Commercial fridgeseach | £44 each |
| Public weigheach | £10.50 each |
What the council says about dates: 2026-27
Free DIY allowance
'Free disposal of DIY waste (such as soil, rubble, hardcore, tiles) will be limited to 1 visit per week per household with either: 2 x 50 litre rubble bags or buckets maximum, or 1 large item up to a maximum size of 2m by 0.75m.' Residents may pay for additional volumes at Bowling Back Lane or Keighley.
From Bradford's pages, quoted or summarised.
In England, councils can't charge householders for their own DIY waste up to two 50 litre bags, or one item up to 2000 x 750 x 700mm, per visit, for up to four visits in four weeks. They can charge above that. Check your load.
Vans, pickups and trailers
Permit needed
Large capacity vehicle permit for vans (SWB low roof up to 3t GVW / 1.8m high), pickups, minibuses, campervans, liveried cars/taxis and single-axle trailers (max 750kg, 1.8m long): 12 visits a year, Bowling Back Lane and Keighley HWRCs only.
Do I need to book?
No booking needed for cars
No booking, but all vehicles must display a valid HWRC permit.
Proof of address
Yes, bring proof of address
Resident permit required (sent with council tax bill, April 2024; blue permit replaces green). Max two cars per household. Lost permits: reapply at Bowling Back Lane or Keighley HWRC with current council tax bill and ID with matching name and address. Non-Bradford residents not permitted.
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted (listed); no charge stated for residents
- Sofas and furniture
- Sofas, chairs and other cushioned seating accepted but must not be mixed with other waste; no charge stated for residents
All 5 tips and opening hours
- Bowling Back Lane HWRCBowling Back Lane, Bradford, BD4 8SZMon-Fri 8am-4.45pm (May-Sep), 9am-4.45pm (Oct-Apr); Sat 9am-3.45pm; Sun 10am-3.45pm; bank holidays closed
- Keighley HWRCRoyd Ings Avenue, Keighley, BD21 4BZMon-Fri 8am-4.45pm (May-Sep), 9am-4.45pm (Oct-Apr); Sat 8am-3.45pm; Sun 10am-3.45pm; bank holidays closed
- Midland Road HWRCMidland Road, Manningham, BradfordMon closed; Tue-Fri 8am-4.45pm (May-Sep), 9am-4.45pm (Oct-Apr); Sat 9am-3.45pm; Sun 10am-3.45pm; bank holidays closed
- Dealburn Road HWRCDealburn Road, Low Moor, BradfordMon closed; Tue-Fri 8am-4.45pm (May-Sep), 9am-4.45pm (Oct-Apr); Sat 9am-3.45pm; Sun 10am-3.45pm; bank holidays closed
- Dowley Gap HWRCWagon Lane, BingleyMon closed; Tue-Fri 8am-4.45pm (May-Sep), 9am-4.45pm (Oct-Apr); Sat 9am-3.45pm; Sun 10am-3.45pm; bank holidays closed
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Five HWRCs for Bradford District residents only. Midland Road, Dealburn Road and Dowley Gap closed Mondays. Asbestos only at Bowling Back Lane under the asbestos acceptance policy. Sites may close early for operational reasons. Closed bank holidays, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.