Otterspool Recycling Centre
residents can dispose of the following items free of charge:
- Car batteries, engine oil, household batteries and electrical items.
- Energy saving lightbulbs and fluorescent tubes.
- Garden waste, rubble and soils.
- Fridges, freezers and furniture.
- Scrap metal, timber and glass.
Opening hours
| 1st October to 31st March | Daily from 8am to 5pm |
| 1st April to 30th September | Daily 8am to 8pm. |
If you are looking for centres outside Liverpool, visit the Merseyside Recycling & Waste Authority website to find your nearest.
Permits
You will need a permit if you are carrying your waste in a van, flatbed or trailer (between 2-3 metres long). Permits are free and you can apply for a permit via the MWDA website or call 0151 236 0305.
For more information on services provided by MWDA, visit the website or email enquiries@merseysidewda.gov.uk.
Find a bring bank
There are 31 bring banks sites across the city which give residents the opportunity to recycle their unwanted items using these banks or alongside their kerbside collection service. You can recycle cans, glass, paper and textiles in the banks.