Wakefield tips: charges, permits and opening times
Yorkshire and The Humber
Some details couldn't be confirmed
The council's pages didn't give everything below clearly, so some answers say "not stated". Check the council's own page before you go.
- ChargesNo charges listed
- BookingNot needed
- VansPermit needed
- Proof of addressNeeded
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / brickaccepted, 'quantity limits apply' (limit not stated); no charge stated | No charge published |
| Soilnot mentioned | No charge published |
| Plasterboardnot mentioned on council or Biffa pages read | No charge published |
| Tyresaccepted (council list); no charge stated | No charge published |
| Asbestosmax 10 sheets/bags per year. household white cement resin bonded asbestos only, at Wakefield and Glasshoughton, appointment at least 24 hours ahead | Free |
| Gas bottlesaccepted (council list); no charge stated | No charge published |
| Fridges (cash customers)no longer accepted from cash customers until further notice | No charge published |
Free DIY allowance
The council's pages didn't describe a free allowance.
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 residential permit for all residents. Trailers under 6ft x 4ft on a domestic car OK with residential permit; trailers 6x4 up to 8x6 on a car, and any trailer on a van/pickup/SUV, need a commercial vehicle permit (online). Max trailer 8ft x 6ft, bed load no more than 3m. Cost of commercial vehicle permit not stated
Do I need to book?
No booking needed for cars
No booking for normal visits; asbestos by appointment 24 hours ahead
Proof of address
Yes, bring proof of address
'You'll need a permit to prove that you're a Wakefield resident. You can get your free permit' online (biffawakefieldpermits.co.uk) or at the HWRCs; residents must show permit
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted (council list); no charge stated
All 3 tips and opening hours
- Glasshoughton Household Waste Recycling CentreFlass Lane, Cutsyke, Castleford, WF10 5JWSummer (to 25 Oct 2026): Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-4pm, Sun 9am-4pm, Bank Holiday Mondays 8am-5pm. Winter from Mon 26 Oct 2026: Biffa notice gives Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (weekend winter hours not stated)
- South Kirkby Household Waste Recycling CentreSouth Kirkby Business Park, Brigantian Way, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3THSummer (to 25 Oct 2026): Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-4pm, Sun 9am-4pm, Bank Holiday Mondays 8am-5pm. Winter from Mon 26 Oct 2026: Biffa notice gives Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (weekend winter hours not stated)
- Wakefield Household Waste Recycling CentreDenby Dale Road, Wakefield, WF2 7AHSummer (to 25 Oct 2026): Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-4pm, Sun 9am-4pm, Bank Holiday Mondays 8am-5pm. Winter from Mon 26 Oct 2026: Biffa notice gives Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (weekend winter hours not stated)
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Cash (paying) customers accepted subject to daily availability but no prices published. Winter hours notice: https://biffawakefield.co.uk/news/summertime-opening-hours-will-end-and-winter-opening-hours-will-commence-from-monday-26-october-2026/