Bins and recycling

From bins and bulky item collections to recycling services - find what you need from our rubbish and recycling service.

• • Bin collection dates

    Find out your next bin collection dates and when to put your bin out.

• • Christmas tree recycling

    Recycle your real Christmas tree by leaving it at one of our handy drop off points between 2nd and 24th January 2025.

• What goes in my bins? Find out what you should be using your purple, blue and green bins for.
• Bulky item collection Find out where to donate bulky items and how to book a collection for your unwanted household items.
• Missed bin collection If your bin has not been collected by 2pm find out how you can report it as missed.
• Pay for green waste collection All green bin collections in Liverpool must be paid for. Find out how to pay for your green waste collection and buy green bins.
• Request an update on your green bin sticker What to do if you have not received your bin sticker 15 working days after paying for the green bin collection service.
• Collections during the alleyway repair programme Find out more about the programme and how to use the communal bins in your street.
• Request a bin What to do is any refuse bin has been damaged, stolen or has been lost, and who can request extra bins.
• Return a bin Find out how to return a bin if you no longer need it.
• Collection of sharps bins Contact your GP to set up a sharps bin collection.
• Find a recycling centre or tip You can dispose of large household items at your nearest recycling centre.
• Composting Composting is a great alternative to using your green and purple bins. Find out how to compost at home, join or set up a local community composting scheme.
• Keep Liverpool Tidy We've teamed up with Keep Britain Tidy to improve how we tackle refuse and waste, and help you play an active role in cleaning up our city.
• Assisted bin collections If you cannot put your bins out because of ill health or disability, you can apply for an assisted collection.

Related pages

• Street cleaning and litter