Disposing of plaster and plasterboard at Household Waste Recycling Centres
What you need to know
You cannot put plaster or plasterboard (gypsum-based products) in:
- general waste skips
- rubble skips
- bulk household waste collections (no building waste is accepted in bulk waste)
Gypsum-based waste must be collected and disposed of separately.
What are gypsum-based products?
- Plaster: Usually used indoors. This advice is only for gypsum-based plaster, not cement-based plaster.
- Plasterboard: Flat sheets made from gypsum, covered with paper (often grey or ivory). Common in walls, ceilings, and loft conversions.
Where to take your plaster and plasterboard
You can take gypsum-based products to these Household Waste Recycling Centres:
Bowling Back Lane, Bradford, BD4 8SZ
- Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm
- Saturday, 9am to 3pm
- Sunday, 10am to 3pm
Royd Ings Way, Keighley, BD21 4BZ
- Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm
- Saturday, 8am to 3pm
- Sunday, 10am to 3pm
Before you visit
Your plasterboard should be free from:
- asbestos
- foam
- metal
- polystyrene
- rubble
- tiles
- wood
If your waste is mixed with these materials, it may not be accepted.
Charges
Plasterboard and gypsum related products may be charged at £100 per tonne, with a minimum charge of £10.