Our waste transfer stations at Kirkstall and Seacroft provide a fast and efficient way of sorting business waste for recycling.
Kirkstall
Address: Evanston Avenue, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS4 2HR
Opening hours: 8am to 4pm - Open seven days a week
We are closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day
Last entry: The last weigh in is 15 minutes before closing
Seacroft
Address: Limewood Road, Seacroft, Leeds, LS14 1LU
Opening hours: 8am to 4pm - Open seven days a week
We are closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day
Last entry: The last weigh in is 15 minutes before closing
Business waste
Business or trade waste is classed as any waste:
- produced by tradespeople or builders you hire to carry out improvements, repair or alterations to your home such as electricians, joiners, builders, glaziers, gardeners and plumbers
- from premises which are used for business such as homes, offices, shops, warehouses
- that comes from commercial activity
- from landlords. For example waste generated from improvements, repairs or alterations or left after a tenant leaves
We don't accept:
- asbestos
- chemicals
- gas cylinders
- paint
- tyres
Limits are in place for the disposal of mattresses and customers can dispose of a maximum of three mattresses per visit. We reserve the right to change our waste acceptance criteria at any time, without prior notice or liability for any loss relating to such action.
Warning
It is illegal to dispose of trade or business waste at any of our household waste recycling centres.
Charges and payment
Non-hazardous business waste
Charges for non-hazardous business waste.
| Type | Price per tonne | Min price (200kg) |
|---|
| Cardboard and paper | £20
| £20
|
| Garden waste | £55
| £27
|
| General waste (excluding upholstered furniture) | £170
| £50
|
| Hardcore and rubble | £51
| £26.20
|
Plasterboard and gypsum
| £100
| £36
|
| Scrap metal | £20
| £20
|
| Wood and timber | £40
| £24
|
Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
The Environment Agency has set out rules for the processing and transportation of upholstered furniture items potentially containing persistent organic pollutants (POPs) such as:
- sofas, sofa beds, and armchairs
- upholstered kitchen and dining chairs
- home office chairs
- stools and footstools
- bean bags, floor or sofa cushions
- futons
Find the Environment Agency guidance on managing waste containing POPs on GOV.UK external link.
Charges for Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
| Type | Price per tonne
| Min price (100kg) |
|---|
POPs (upholstered furniture only)
| £340
| £34
|
POPs mixed (upholstered furniture including general waste)
| £340
| £34
|
Hazardous business waste
There is a charge of £20 per load or visit for hazardous business waste as well as additional charges for different waste types.
Charges for hazardous business waste
| Type | Price per item | Max price (200kg) |
|---|
| Fridge | £15
| N/A |
| Televisions/monitors | £25
| N/A |
| Fluorescent tubes | £3
| N/A |
| Type | Price per tonne | Min price (200kg) |
|---|
| WEEE/small domestic electricals | £145
| £45
|
Warning
Disposal of waste in the wrong bunker or container may result in a £1,000 fine.
Hazardous waste consignment note
A completed
consignment note must accompany your hazardous waste, you will not be allowed to use our waste transfer stations without one.
The
hazardous waste consignment note guidance document will explain what information the consignment note must contain, who has to complete each part and when it has to be completed.
Weighbridge weight check
There is a charge for the use of the weighbridge to check that your vehicle isn’t overweight when loaded. We don't accept large goods vehicles (LGV) or heavy goods vehicles (HGV) for weighbridge weight checks.
Weighbridge weight check charges
| Vehicle weight | Price |
|---|
| Under 3.5 tonnes | £12.50
|
| Over 3.5 tonnes | £60.00
|
Payment
We are only accepting payment by debit or credit card. No cash or cheques will be accepted.
We provide a pay per use service and are unable to offer a credit account. All waste must be paid for at the time of disposal.
Waste carriers licence
People or businesses who transport waste (a carrier) must be registered for a waste carriers licence.
Register or renew as a waste carrier online through GOV.UK.
Leeds Accredited Waste Carrier Scheme
LAWCS helps residents find someone local, legal and responsible to take away their waste.
Waste Carriers who join LAWCS will stand out from the competition as a responsible council accredited provider giving them access to more customers across Leeds.
As a LAWCS member, you will benefit from:
- your business being listed on Leeds Directory, connecting you with customers looking for responsible waste removal companies
- access to environmental regulatory advice
- digital promotion through Leeds Directory and Leeds City Council public campaigns
- the "I'm Accredited" toolkit to stand out from the competition, including vehicle stickers, social media and waste transfer receipt templates
- the option to gain Green Tick status, offering extra reassurance to the public
To
find out more or apply to become a member, visit the Leeds Directory website.
Vehicles allowed on site for waste disposal
We accept vehicle types such as vans up to 3.5 tonne, caged tippers up to 3.5 tonne or tippers up to 7.5 tonne.
We don't accept large industrial size waste containers at our facilities such as roll on roll off (roro) containers or chain lift skips.
Waste transfer note (invoice)
We will provide you with a waste transfer note (invoice) for any waste you bring. You’re required to keep a copy of the note for two years. You must show it to an enforcement officer from the council or Environment Agency if asked.
Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
For health and safety reasons, PPE must be worn by all visitors when recycling or disposing of your business waste at our facilities.
You must wear a high visibility jacket and protective footwear.
No children or pets allowed on site.
If you don't have the appropriate PPE you will not be allowed to use our waste transfer facilities.
Register and create an account
New customers must register with us and create an account to dispose of business waste.
You must register with us first, or you will not be allowed entry to the waste transfer station.
To register, please
contact us with the following information:
- name (title, forename, surname)
- business name if applicable
- full correspondence address including postcode
- vehicle details (registration, make, model, colour)
- contact number (landline or mobile)
- waste carriers licence number and expiry date if applicable
- full site address of where the waste has been removed fromf(we only accept waste from properties in the Leeds City Council area)
Once we receive your request we will create an account for you. You will receive details of this and your account number in a confirmation email.
Please provide your account number to the weighbridge clerk on arrival.
