Bins and recycling

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

- Bin collections
  
  Use our postcode look-up to find out when your waste and recycling is collected.
- 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.
Communal bins Find out how to use the communal bins in your street and how to report any problems with them.
Request a bin What to do if any refuse bin has been damaged, stolen or has been lost.
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.

Bin collections