Household Waste Recycling Centres

Summary

 

Barnsley Council provides four Household Waste Recycling Centres to enable residents of the Council's area to recycle / dispose of unwanted household waste.

 

Eligibility

 

This service is available for anyone resident in the Borough. There are restrictions on the types of vehicle which can be used to transport waste to the Household Waste Recycling site:

All private saloon cars will be allowed on site.

Small non-company vans under 6ft that are not sign written are allowed on site with a permit.

Saloon cars/small vans with or without trailers and no company signage are allowed on site with a permit.

Larger vans and vehicles carrying items of bulky household waste may be allowed access to deposit their waste - but only with prior arrangement.

NO COMMERCIAL WASTE IS ALLOWED ON SITE

 

Procedure

 

Barnsley Council provides four Household Waste Recycling Centres, they are free of charge to residents and are located as follows:

• West St, Worsbrough Dale
• Smithies Lane, Barnsley
• Nicholas Lane, Highgate, Goldthorpe
• Springvale, Penistone

To apply for a permit or prior arrangement please call 01226 774215. Monday to Thursday 9:00am to 4:30pm, and Fridays 9:00am to 3:00pm.

 

Helplines

 

Household Waste Recycling Centre Helpline
Telephone: 01226 774215
Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 4.30pm
Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm

 

Charges/Fees

 

Free of charge to householders.

 

Opening Times/Locations

 

Household Waste Recycling Centres are open every day except Christmas, Boxing and New Years Day as follows:
1st April - 30th September 9.30am - 7.45pm
1st October - 31st March 9.30am - 4.30pm

 

How the customer can help

 

If you think that you will need a permit or prior arrangement, please click on the relevant link on the right hand side for further information.

Remember that permits take up to 5 working days to issue.

 

Owner Officer Contact Details

 

Waste Management Co-ordinator,
Waste Management Services,
Smithies Lane Depot,
Barnsley,
S71 1NL.

Telephone: 01226 772045

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

How many times can I visit the site?
There is no limit to visits as long as you are only bringing household waste from your domestic property (If you are bringing construction or building waste you will be limited to 6 trips per year). If our operatives suspect that any waste is trade waste then an enforcement officer may call and visit you to check the origins of the waste.

What happens if I can't visit when I have made an arrangement?
No problem just book for when you will next be coming

Are there any restrictions as to what I can bring to the site?
Yes, only household waste and very small amounts of building waste (up to 5 bags)

Can I bring car tyres to the site?
No we are not allowed by law to landfill tyres and so cannot accept them. Most major vehicle traders will accept used tyres for disposal for a small fee.

Can I bring my neighbours household waste to the site?
No. Each individual can only bring waste from their own domestic property.

Can I bring waste from my small business to the site?
No. Household waste recycling centres are for the disposal of household waste from your own domestic property only.

Can I bring asbestos to the site?
Yes. The Worsbrough site accepts asbestos by prior arrangement only.

Can I get help lifting items at the site?
Yes, please speak to any of the trained site operatives for help

Is there a charge on site?
No. The cost of household waste recycling centres is included in your annual council tax charges.

What are site opening times?
1st April - 30th September 9.30am - 7.45pm. 1st October - 31st March 9.30am - 4.30pm

Do I need a permit?
If you own a small un-signed van or car and trailer, yes.

Do I need to make any special arrangements to visit?
If you are visiting the site with a trailer or van, yes.

 

Related Links:

• Permit Information
• Prior Arrangement Information
• Home Composting