Why do I need a permit?
Commercial type vehicles and large trailers (over 1.5m), regardless of the type of waste, will not be allowed to tip at any of the Bradford District Household Waste Recycling Centres, unless they have a valid permit. The permit system is designed to prevent commercial waste being disposed of at these centres and to ensure that businesses meet the proper costs of disposing of their waste. It will also prevent people from outside the district dumping their commercial waste without paying, which is a problem that has increased since neighbouring authorities imposed bans at their centres. Household Waste Recycling Centres are provided by Bradford Council for Bradford householders to dispose of their own household waste.
What permit do I need?
There are three different permits available.
- Annual permit - for householders who use a commercial-type vehicle, registered only for private and domestic use, as their only form of private transport. This allows regular use of Household Waste Recycling Centres.
- Temporary permit - will allow three visits in a two week period for people using a hired or works vehicle.
- Recycling permit - for people using vehicles registered for commercial or business purposes who wish to dispose of significant amounts of clean uncontaminated green, wood or cardboard waste.
Am I eligible for a permit?
If you can answer
yes to both these questions you would be eligible for a permit.
- Do you live in the Bradford District and pay Council Tax to Bradford Metropolitan District Council?
- Will you be bringing your own household waste from your own home?
Permits will last for one year and will need to be renewed annually
How do I get a Permit?
Annual Permit
You will have to apply in person at either Bowling Back Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre, or Keighley Transfer Station, any day of the week during opening hours.
You will need to bring proof that you own the vehicle and live in the district (all documents should show the same address):-Driving licence and Council Tax Bill plus Vehicle Registration Document.
Temporary Permit
You will have to apply in person at either Bowling Back Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre or Keighley Transfer Station. In addition, temporary permits will be issued at Golden Butts Household Waste Recycling Centre, Ilkley. You can apply any day of the week during opening hours. You will need to bring proof that you live in the district:- Driving Licence and Council Tax Bill.
Recycling Permit
These permits are reserved for those people who only want to deliver waste of a recyclable nature to the Council’s centres (clean green garden waste, cardboard or clean wood).
Questions
Can I use my firm’s van to access the Centres?Yes, you may use your firm's van but in addition to the information detailed above, you will require a letter from your employer giving permission to use the vehicle to move your domestic waste, in place of the vehicle registration document. Please note that only household waste will be accepted. Similar materials to that produced by the company will be regarded as commercial waste and will not be accepted.
Can I use a hired vehicle to access Household Waste Centres?
Yes, hired vehicles will only be issued with a temporary permit. Permits will be issued on production of a copy of the hire agreement plus your Council Tax.
Other information
For further information call 01274 432442 or 01535 681482.
This information is available in Large Print, Braille, tape and other languages. Ring Council Contact for details: 01274 431000
