​Deepcar Recycling Centre (Rubbish Tip) Guide: Opening Hours, Booking & Rules

Open today : 09:30 - 17:30

Save time before heading to the rubbish tip in Sheffield by reviewing the latest details for Deepcar Recycling Centre, check the current opening times, whether you need a van permit, and the complete sheffield city council list of accepted and rejected items for this South Yorkshire facility.

Location & Address

Manchester Road, Deepcar
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
S36 2UU

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Contact Information

Phone Number

0114 273 4567

Email Address

[email protected]
Reuse Shop No
Disabled Access No
Staff Assistance Yes
Trailers Allowed Yes
Local ID Required Yes
Height Barrier1.8m

Opening Hours

Summer Hours

1 April to 30 September

  • monday 09:30 - 17:30
  • tuesday Closed
  • wednesday Closed
  • thursday 09:30 - 17:30
  • friday 09:30 - 17:30
  • saturday 09:30 - 17:30
  • sunday 09:30 - 17:30

Winter Hours

1 October to 31 March

  • monday 09:30 - 15:30
  • tuesday Closed
  • wednesday Closed
  • thursday 09:30 - 15:30
  • friday 09:30 - 15:30
  • saturday 09:30 - 15:30
  • sunday 09:30 - 15:30

Holiday & Closures

25 December26 December1 January

Bank Holidays

Open as normal

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Accepted Items

  • Paper
  • Glass
  • Textiles & Clothing
  • Plastics
  • Steel Cans
  • Aluminium & Foil
  • Furniture
  • Motor Oil
  • Green Waste
  • Books
  • Card
  • Rubble
  • Shoes
  • Car Batteries
  • Scrap Metal
  • Electrical and Electronic Equipment
  • Wood
  • Household Batteries
  • Fluorescent tubes/lamps
  • Cement Bonded Asbestos
  • Plasterboard

Rejected Items

  • Business waste
  • Commercial waste
  • Trade waste

Are old refrigerators accepted here?

No, refrigerator drop-offs are not permitted.

Do you accept double mattresses?

No, mattresses are excluded from our accepted items.

Do you take 2-seater sofas?

Yes, this location handles settee recycling.

Crucial details before travelling to Deepcar Tip

1Routing via Manchester Road

Positioned handily near the Stocksbridge bypass, finding this waste tip is a doddle. If you are travelling from the nearby Fox Valley retail park, just follow the main artery down towards the Deepcar junction and watch for the prominent directional boards.

2Confirming your Sheffield postcode

To keep the queues down and protect municipal budgets, the gatekeepers need proof that you actually dwell in the region. Waving a recent council tax demand or a valid driving licence at the entrance staff will grant you instant access.

3Sorting out oversized transport paperwork

Anyone rocking up in a flatbed truck, panelled wagon, or pulling an extra-long trailer must do a bit of admin first. The local authority insists on you acquiring an electronic permit ahead of your visit to deter unregulated commercial dumping.

4Dressing practically and observing yard safety

Busy concrete depots filled with reversing cars mean you need your wits about you. Always ditch the flip-flops for sensible, enclosed shoes, and ensure younger passengers remain firmly strapped into their car seats while you unload your boot.

5No entry for independent tradespeople

This amenity is funded by the public, exclusively for domestic use. Builders, roofers, or anyone being paid to empty a property will be immediately turned around, as trade debris is totally outlawed here.

6Supporting the onsite charity cabin

Why crush perfectly good belongings when they could benefit a local family? Make sure to separate out any readable books, decent sofas, or functioning electronics and hand them straight to the salvage crew instead of throwing them away.

7Keeping prohibited risks away from the bins

Certain unstable materials pose a monumental threat to the refuse operatives on shift. You must never try to dispose of highly combustible gas cylinders, wet paint, or dangerous asbestos at this site, as they require bespoke environmental processing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to register before going?
No, just come along whenever we are open.
Is the site open for bank holidays?
Yes, this location is open on national holidays.
Are work vans allowed to enter?
Yes, dropping off rubbish in a van or trailer is completely fine.
Is DIY construction waste allowed?
Yes, we allow the disposal of DIY materials.

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