Recycling Centre / Council
Emerald Street Recycling Centre
Emerald Street, Huddersfield HD1 6BY
Opening hours
Visit information
- Monday
- 08:00 - 16:00
- Tuesday
- 08:00 - 16:00
- Wednesday
- 08:00 - 16:00
- Thursday
- 08:00 - 16:00
- Friday
- 08:00 - 16:00
- Saturday
- 08:00 - 16:00
- Sunday
- 08:00 - 16:00
Contact details
Address & Contact
- Address
- Emerald Street, Huddersfield HD1 6BY
- Location
- Huddersfield
- Telephone
- 01484 414700
- GPS
- 53.6571426, -1.7768934
- Website
- Visit official website
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What can I take to Emerald Street 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
- Soil and clay (no vegetation; DIY booking)
- Rubble and hardcore (clean, separated; DIY booking)
- Bricks, concrete, cement and mortar (DIY booking)
- Sand, gravel and stones (DIY booking)
- Tiles and sanitary ceramics (attachments removed; DIY booking)
- Plasterboard (DIY booking)
- Asbestos (booking and council packaging rules apply)
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
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
Emerald Street Recycling Centre is located at Emerald Street, Huddersfield HD1 6BY. Emerald Street Tip is for use with residents from the local area only to dispose of their recyclable items or waste. Emerald Street 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.
Emerald Street Recycling Centre Review
★★★★☆
The Emerald Street site is the major household waste recycling hub for Huddersfield. Located just off the A62 Leeds Road, it is a high-capacity, well-organized facility designed to handle significant traffic and a vast range of materials.
This is a modern split-level site, providing easy access to deep-fill skips from a raised platform. It is particularly well-regarded for its comprehensive recycling options, including dedicated sections for waste oils, batteries, and large scrap metal items that smaller local tips often can't accommodate.
Important for Visitors: Emerald Street is a Kirklees Council site. You must have a valid digital permit registered to your vehicle to gain entry. The site is open 7 days a week, but it can get extremely busy during peak weekend hours, so mid-week visits are highly recommended!
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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