Leeds tips: charges, permits and opening times
Yorkshire and The Humber
- Charges4 items charged
- BookingNot needed
- VansPermit: Free
- Proof of addressNot stated
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcorewithin allowance. Free within DIY allowance (4 visits per month per household, each 2 x 50 litre bags max or 1 large item up to 2m x 0.75m). Above that use a waste carrier, skip, or pay at Kirkstall or Seacroft Waste Transfer Station. | Free |
| Rubble / hardcore (above allowance, at Kirkstall waste transfer station)per tonne (min price £27.93 for 200kg). Listed under non-hazardous business waste on the WTS page; Kirkstall only. https://www.leeds.gov.uk/residents/bins-and-recycling/recycling-sites/waste-transfer-stations | £54.37 |
| Soilwithin allowance. Soil and clay counted as rubble/hardcore DIY waste. Free within DIY allowance (4 visits per month per household, each 2 x 50 litre bags max or 1 large item up to 2m x 0.75m). Above that use a waste carrier, skip, or pay at Kirkstall or Seacroft Waste Transfer Station. | Free |
| Plasterboardwithin allowance. Free within DIY allowance (4 visits per month per household, each 2 x 50 litre bags max or 1 large item up to 2m x 0.75m). Above that use a waste carrier, skip, or pay at Kirkstall or Seacroft Waste Transfer Station. | Free |
| Plasterboard (above allowance, at Kirkstall waste transfer station)per tonne (min price £38.38 for 200kg). Listed under non-hazardous business waste on the WTS page; Kirkstall only. https://www.leeds.gov.uk/residents/bins-and-recycling/recycling-sites/waste-transfer-stations | £106.60 |
| Ceramics (toilets, sinks, shower trays, tiles)within allowance. Free within DIY allowance (4 visits per month per household, each 2 x 50 litre bags max or 1 large item up to 2m x 0.75m). Above that use a waste carrier, skip, or pay at Kirkstall or Seacroft Waste Transfer Station. | Free |
| Tyrescar or motorcycle, 4 maximum. Listed as DIY waste on charges page; industrial tyres not accepted | Free |
| Asbestos200kg (min price); 400kg £123.96; 600kg £175.61; 800kg £227.26; 1,000kg £278.91. Kirkstall waste transfer station only, pre-booked 48 hours ahead; card only; double wrapped in 1000 gauge polythene; PPE required. https://www.leeds.gov.uk/residents/bins-and-recycling/recycling-sites/asbestos-disposal | £72.31 |
| Mattresses (at waste transfer station)per mattress, up to 5 per visit. WTS page; mattresses free at HWRCs as household waste | £15.99 |
| Gas bottlesNot accepted; return to manufacturer or retailer | Not accepted |
| Tarmac and asphaltNot accepted at HWRCs | Not accepted |
What the council says about dates: DIY free disposal from 8 January 2024; transfer station price list undated
Free DIY allowance
Small amounts of DIY waste accepted free; limited to 4 visits per month per household with either 2 x 50 litre bags maximum or 1 large item up to 2m by 0.75m.
From Leeds'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: Free ('Permits will allow the free disposal of household waste only')
Permit (apply by form with V5/hire agreement and proof of residency; set of permits posted) needed for short wheelbase low roof vans up to 3t GVW, car trailers up to 1.2m x 1.8m (4ft x 6ft), cars with business logos, 4x4 pick-ups, minibuses, campervans, 8-16 seat vehicles. Not allowed: box vans, single-cab pick-ups, flatbeds, non-4x4 pick-ups, high-roof or long-wheelbase vans, vans over 3t, larger trailers, horse boxes, agricultural vehicles. 12 permits per application (each permit = one visit), no expiry; reapply after all used and 12 months elapsed; max 4 permits for borrowed/company vehicles.
Do I need to book?
No booking needed for cars
No booking needed (asbestos is by appointment only, 48 hours ahead, at Kirkstall)
Proof of address
Not stated
Only residents within the Leeds City Council boundary may use the sites; no ID requirement stated for car visits. Proof of residency needed for van/trailer permit applications.
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted at HWRCs (household waste, no charge stated); £15.99 each at waste transfer stations
- Sofas and furniture
- Furniture accepted at HWRCs; no charge stated
All 8 tips and opening hours
- Kirkstall Household Waste Recycling CentreEvanston Avenue, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS4 2HRSummer (30 Mar-25 Oct 2026) 8am-6pm daily; Winter (26 Oct 2026-28 Mar 2027) 8am-4pm daily. Last entry 15 minutes before closing. Closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan.
- Meanwood Household Waste Recycling CentreMeanwood Road, Meanwood, Leeds, LS7 2LPSummer (30 Mar-25 Oct 2026) 8am-6pm daily; Winter (26 Oct 2026-28 Mar 2027) 8am-4pm daily. Last entry 15 minutes before closing. Closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan.
- Middleton Household Waste Recycling CentreHolme Well Road, Middleton, Leeds, LS10 4TQSummer (30 Mar-25 Oct 2026) 8am-6pm daily; Winter (26 Oct 2026-28 Mar 2027) 8am-4pm daily. Last entry 15 minutes before closing. Closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan.
- Otley (Ellar Ghyll) Household Waste Recycling CentreBradford Road, Otley, LS21 3DNSummer (30 Mar-25 Oct 2026) 8am-6pm daily; Winter (26 Oct 2026-28 Mar 2027) 8am-4pm daily. Last entry 15 minutes before closing. Closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan.
- Pudsey Household Waste Recycling CentreRichardshaw Road, Grangefield Industrial Estate, Pudsey, LS28 6LGSummer (30 Mar-25 Oct 2026) 8am-6pm daily; Winter (26 Oct 2026-28 Mar 2027) 8am-4pm daily. Last entry 15 minutes before closing. Closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan.
- Seacroft Household Waste Recycling CentreLimewood Road, Seacroft, Leeds, LS14 1LUSummer (30 Mar-25 Oct 2026) 8am-6pm daily; Winter (26 Oct 2026-28 Mar 2027) 8am-4pm daily. Last entry 15 minutes before closing. Closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan.
- Wetherby (Thorp Arch) Household Waste Recycling CentreThorp Arch Industrial Estate, Wetherby, LS23 7BJSummer (30 Mar-25 Oct 2026) 8am-6pm daily; Winter (26 Oct 2026-28 Mar 2027) 8am-4pm daily. Last entry 15 minutes before closing. Closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan.
- Yeadon Household Waste Recycling CentreMilner's Road, Yeadon, Leeds, LS19 7JESummer (30 Mar-25 Oct 2026) 8am-6pm daily; Winter (26 Oct 2026-28 Mar 2027) 8am-4pm daily. Last entry 15 minutes before closing. Closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan.
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Eight sites. Staff cannot help you dispose of waste. Chemicals, engine oil, vegetable oil limited to 5 litres. Winter hours begin 26 October 2026 (day after check date).