Recycling Centre / Council
Bent Ley Road Recycling Centre
Meltham, Holmfirth HD9 4AP
Opening hours
Visit information
- Monday
- 08:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday
- 08:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday
- 08:00 - 17:00
- Thursday
- 08:00 - 17:00
- Friday
- 08:00 - 17:00
- Saturday
- 08:00 - 16:00
- Sunday
- 08:00 - 16:00
Contact details
Address & Contact
- Address
- Meltham, Holmfirth HD9 4AP
- Location
- Huddersfield
- Telephone
- 01484 850803
- GPS
- 53.5987268, -1.8314098
- Website
- Visit official website
Plan your visit
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What can I take to Bent Ley Road Recycling Centre?
- Garden waste
- Cardboard
- Scrap metal
- Glass
- Domestic fridges and freezers
- TVs and monitors
- Small electrical appliances
- Vapes
- Clothing, textiles and shoes
- Paint
- Tyres
- Gas bottles and canisters
- Cooking oil
- Engine oil
- Household batteries
- Car batteries
- Bicycles (subject to capacity)
- Food and drink cartons
- Light bulbs and fluorescent tubes
- Non-recyclable household waste
- Bulky items
- Upholstered domestic seating
This is a summary, not a complete list. If an item isn’t shown, check with the council before you travel.
Household waste only. Sort materials before arrival. DIY waste is accepted only at Emerald Street and Weaving Lane, with advance booking; the allowance is 12 DIY visits per household per calendar year.
Not accepted
- Trade or business waste
- Waste from rented properties brought by landlords
- Waste you have been paid to remove
- DIY waste including soil, rubble and plasterboard
- Asbestos
ID and proof of address
- A registered vehicle permit is required. Vehicle registration is checked on arrival; no printed permit is needed. Hire-vehicle visitors must show a Council Tax or utility bill matching the address on the hire agreement.
Trailers
- Trailers accepted
- Single-axle trailers up to 1.83m (6ft) long are accepted, with a maximum of 12 visits per year.
- Permit required
- A registered vehicle permit is required for access; the council does not describe a separate trailer permit.
Official sources
About this listing
Listing information
Bent Ley Road Recycling Centre is located at Meltham, Holmfirth HD9 4AP. Bent Ley Road Tip is for use with residents from the local area only to dispose of their recyclable items or waste. Bent Ley Road Dump is controlled by Kirklees Council waste management disposal services.
Want to see other recycling centres in Kirklees? Browse the full list of Kirklees Council Recycling Centres.
Bent Ley Road (Meltham) Recycling Centre Review
★★★★☆
The Bent Ley Road site is the primary recycling hub for Meltham and the Holme Valley. Tucked away in an industrial area, it’s a compact but highly efficient facility that saves local residents a much longer drive into central Huddersfield.
This is a single-level site where you park alongside the skips. While it doesn't have the massive capacity of the Emerald Street "super-site," it is exceptionally well-managed. It’s perfect for garden waste, small appliances, and general household recycling, often having much shorter queues than the city sites.
Important for Visitors: As a Kirklees site, a Digital Resident Permit is mandatory. Due to the narrow access road and the site's layout, it is not suitable for large trailers. It is open 7 days a week, but the gates often close promptly to manage the flow of industrial traffic nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need a permit to bring my vehicle to the recycling centre?
A: Yes. All visitors must have a valid vehicle permit before using the site. This helps ensure only eligible vehicles access the centres.
Q: Can I still enter the site if I arrive right at closing time?
A: No. Visitors will not be admitted once closing time has passed. It's best to arrive early so you have enough time to queue and unload safely.
Q: Why do the gates close before the official closing time?
A: For safety and clearing procedures, gates may shut up to 20 minutes earlier than the published closing time. This ensures the site can be emptied and secured properly.
Q: Do opening hours change during the year?
A: Yes. The centres run shorter hours in winter and extended hours in summer. Opening times change when the clocks move forward or back with the seasonal time shift.
Q: What types of waste are not allowed at the recycling centre?
A: Only household waste is accepted. Anything linked to business activity, rental properties, paid work, or commercial premises must be taken to a licensed commercial waste site instead.
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