Kirkstall Household Waste Recycling Centre
Evanston Avenue, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS4 2HR
Opening hours
Summer (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.
Our summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Booking: Not needed
- Charges4 items charged
- VansPermit needed
What it costs
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcore (above allowance, at Kirkstall waste transfer station) | £54.37 per tonne (min price £27.93 for 200kg) |
| Plasterboard (above allowance, at Kirkstall waste transfer station) | £106.60 per tonne (min price £38.38 for 200kg) |
| Asbestos | £72.31 200kg (min price); 400kg £123.96; 600kg £175.61; 800kg £227.26; 1,000kg £278.91 |
| Mattresses (at waste transfer station) | £15.99 per mattress, up to 5 per visit |
Vans and trailers
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.
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