Furniture Removal and Waste Collection Services in York: A Comprehensive Guide

4worldlovers: Hazel Court Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) is open and operating in line with current government guidance.

Staff will be able to help carry heavy items but will not be able to unload items from inside of a vehicle

Please sort your waste before going to the HWRC to reduce the time spent on site

We continue to be busy so please consider whether your journey is necessary before setting out. You may wish to visit the site at quieter times, after 4.00pm Monday to Saturday.

See information on waste and charges, permits and buying compost or compost bins at Hazel Court HWRC.

Note: Last entry is 15 minutes before closing time. We may refuse entry if you arrive later.

We're open as usual on all other Bank Holidays, but it can be very busy at these times.

The height barrier for the site is 1.9 metres (if your vehicle is taller, follow the signs around the barrier).

We don't allow access to the main site for pedestrians or bicycles - use the dedicated disposal area to the left of the main site entrance. We've placed bins here for general rubbish and some types of recycling.

You can also leave other items accepted on site, which our staff will place in the correct containers. Usage of this area is monitored to avoid misuse.

If you live in York and wish to visit Hazel Court HWRC using a hire vehicle, you should bring:

Proof of your address and residency (for example: a utility bill with your name and address)

Businesses using hire vehicles must register with us prior to using the site and will be charged - see commercial waste disposal for registration information.

General household waste for disposal, this is because we no longer landfill any waste

Contact us before visiting the site if you need to check which items we accept at Hazel Court HWRC.

See our chargeable waste prices which apply to dispose of certain items including:

You can only bring these items to Hazel Court HWRC - we don't accept these at Towthorpe and Strensall HWRC.

Contact us first if you plan on bringing asbestos to Hazel Court HWRC, so we can check there's enough room in the skip. Note: There's a charge for this service - find out more about our chargeable waste prices.

We cannot accept asbestos from traders. If a tradesperson has removed asbestos on your behalf, they're responsible for disposing of it safely.

See details of current chargeable waste prices at Hazel Court HWRC. Please note that chargeable materials are not accepted at Towthorpe and Strensall HWRC.

Please obtain a price from a site operative before disposing of your waste.

Payment must be made at the site by debit or credit card only. No cash or cheque payments can be accepted.

Bricks or rubble, per bag (bags should be manageable by 1 person, without assistance)

Bonded asbestos, per bag (able to be lifted by one person)

If you are a non-York resident you cannot use Towthorpe HWRC, but you can dispose of general rubbish only at Hazel Court HWRC for a charge of £10.00 per visit in a normal size family car.

We accept trade waste at Hazel Court HWRC - see commercial waste disposal for further information.

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The historic Yorkshire region has a lot to offer with its picturesque countryside and grand architecture, and Biffa wants to support it by ensuring local businesses are equipped with the best waste management services. Daily our Yorkshire men and women do their best to keep their county clean and tidy to be enjoyed by all.

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If you have a query about your local waste collection schedule or recycling centres, please visit your local council's website.

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