Rubble and building waste in Bradford: tip rules and prices
Doing building work in Bradford? Here's what the tips take, what they charge and your options for the rest, checked against Bradford Council pages on 28 October 2026.
- Plasterboard and tyres: Bowling Back Lane and Keighley only, chargeable, and plasterboard only at set times
- Free DIY limit: 1 visit a week per household, two 50-litre bags or one large item up to 2m by 0.75m
- Builders' and tradespeople's leftover waste is not accepted at the tips
- The council bulky collection takes no building materials
- Asbestos: Bowling Back Lane, by booking
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What the tips take
All five Bradford tips list hardcore as accepted, and the council's policy page puts soil, rubble, hardcore and tiles under its DIY limits: free disposal is limited to 1 visit a week per household, with either two 50-litre rubble bags or buckets, or one large item no bigger than 2m by 0.75m. Anything more needs a different route. Plasterboard and tyres are only taken at Bowling Back Lane and Keighley, and both are chargeable. Leftover material from tradespeople doing work at your home (builders, joiners, plumbers, electricians and gardeners) isn't accepted at all.
The price list
Bowling Back Lane and Keighley have a weighbridge and a 2026-27 price list. The items most relevant to a building job are below. The council calls these minimum charges and says extra charges may apply for specialised waste or extra handling, so confirm on site.
| Item | Minimum charge 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Brick, rubble and soil | £10.50 |
| Plasterboard | £10.50 |
| Clean wood | £13 |
| Car tyres | £8 each |
| Commercial tyres | £10 each |
| Trade waste | £18 |
The trade waste line is a reminder that businesses can't use the household tips. The council's bulky collection page says commercial waste, including waste from tradespeople or rental property work, has to go to its two main transfer stations, which its policy names as Bowling Back Lane and Keighley, with payment.
Plasterboard times
| Site | Plasterboard accepted |
|---|---|
| Bowling Back Lane | Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm, Saturday 9am to 3pm, Sunday 10am to 3pm |
| Keighley | Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm, Saturday 9am to 11.45am, Sunday 10am to 3pm |
Your options
| Option | Best for | Rough cost |
|---|---|---|
| Builders' waste collection | Bags or piles of rubble, loaded for you | Often £150 to £250 for a medium load, £250 to £400 for a large one |
| Skip | Longer jobs you fill as you go | Depends on size; a permit is needed if it goes on the road |
| Grab lorry | Tonnes of soil or rubble | Around £150 for a small load up to £450 to £500 for 16 tonnes |
If you hire a van, it also needs the large capacity vehicle permit, which only works at Bowling Back Lane and Keighley.
Asbestos
Old garage roofs and shed sheets might contain asbestos. Don't take it to a normal tip. Households can book Bowling Back Lane. See asbestos disposal in Bradford.
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