Halifax Household Waste Recycling Centre

What to take

• Asbestos: This is a hazardous material. Only small amounts up to a maximum of eight sheets or 200kg in total can be accepted.

  • from Monday to Friday between 8am and 4pm.
  • By appointment only at the designated asbestos container at Halifax Waste Transfer Station (Halifax HWRC).
  • Please note: 24 hours notice is required.
  • To book, phone: 01422 417720.

  For larger amounts, commercial asbestos contractor must be used. These can be found on the Internet, just search for 'commercial asbestos strippers'.

  Only Calderdale residents can dispose of their asbestos at the HWRC. Upon arrival you will need to show a Council tax bill as proof of residency. Residents are required to carry their own waste. If another person or builder carries the asbestos, it then becomes trade waste. This requires a waste carrier's license and delivery to an alternative licensed facility. We do NOT accept trade waste at the HWRC.

  Site staff are NOT able to help unload or lift asbestos. Please make sure all packages are manageable enough to lift into the designated container yourself.

  All asbestos must be double wrapped in thick polythene or Visqueen. Then seal it with strong, all-weather tape to keep it secure and avoid dust release when handling.

  Only cement bonded asbestos products will be accepted (grey colour). Typically the materials will be asbestos roofing, sheeting from garages and fall pipes. We do NOT accept any blue, brown or white (fibrous) asbestos. This requires a specialist contractor found on the Internet.

  When handling asbestos, we advise you to wear suitable clothing and protective footwear. Such as overalls with elasticated wrists and ankles, head protection, dust masks, goggles and gloves. All these can then be disposed of as asbestos waste afterwards. Thoroughly wet the asbestos with clean water before handling. Avoid breaking up the asbestos.

• Bricks and rubble: You can bring small amounts of up to two rubble sacks (20kg capacity). This is the maximum allowed per visit and you can only visit once per week. This is in line with the Government's guidance.
  Please note: You must bring and show some identification that proves you are a Calderdale resident. No trade waste.
• Cans: (Include empty aerosols).
• Car batteries
• Cardboard: Please remove any plastic and polystyrene packaging and flatten the box before disposal.
• Cooking oil
• Electrical
• Fluorescent tubes
• Fridges and freezers
• Glass bottles and jars
• Green waste
• Metal
• Mobile phones: Please deposit in the electrical skip.
• Oil
• Paper
• Plasterboard: Maximum of two sacks (20kg capacity) or one large item (maximum size of 200cm by 75cm).
• Plastic bottles, tubs and trays: No hard plastic, such as garden furniture and no plastic film products.
• Textiles and shoes
• Timber
• Tyres: Only four per visit.
• Vapes: Please place these in the collection tube.

Can't find the item you are looking for? Try the A to Z of waste and recycling.

Re-use shop; "Revive"

We have a shop at Brighouse HWRC for the resale of good quality unwanted items.

• This includes a variety of furniture, toys and homeware at low prices.
• Every item for sale would have gone to waste, which means that each item bought contributes to a greener Calderdale.

For more details, see: Revive shop.

Nearest recycling bank

• ASDA, Thrum Hall Lane. Pellon. HX1 4PG.