Waste transfer stations

Our waste transfer stations at Kirkstall and Seacroft provide a fast and efficient way of sorting business waste for recycling.

Kirkstall

Seacroft

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

You can dispose of up to five mattresses per visit (a charge of £15 per mattress applies). We may change our acceptance criteria at any time, without prior notice or liability for any loss relating to such action.

Charges and payment

Non-hazardous business waste

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.

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.

You can dispose of up to five fridges or freezers per visit. We may change our acceptance criteria at any time, without prior notice or liability for any loss relating to such action.

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 of £12.50 for the use of the weighbridge to check that your vehicle isn't overweight when loaded. We do not accept large goods vehicles (LGV) or heavy goods vehicles (HGV) for weighbridge weight checks.

Payment

We are only accepting payment by debit or credit card. No cash or cheques will be accepted.

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

Find out more or become a member on 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 do not 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.

Register and create an account

New customers must register with us and create an account to dispose of business waste.

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)
  
• proof of vehicle ownership such as your vehicle V5 certificate, lease agreement or hire agreement
  

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.

Update an account

Existing customers must contact us before visiting a weighbridge if they want to update their account information such as:

• business name
• address
• contact information
• vehicle information
• waste carriers licence
• LRS scheme (landlords)
  

You cannot update your account at the weighbridge. If your account information is not up to date you will not be allowed entry to the waste transfer station.