Find a recycling centre or tip

Household waste recycling centres are provided by Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA).

They accept a range of household materials, from batteries, cans and cardboard, to garden clippings, glass bottles and wood. You can also dispose of bulky items such as furniture and white goods (fridges, freezers etc). View the full list of materials accepted on the MWRA website.

Liverpool sites and opening hours

All sites are open daily as follows:

• Winter: 1st October to 31st March - 8am to 5pm
• Summer: 1st April to 30th September - 8am to 8pm

The sites are closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

Otterspool Recycling Centre

Find Otterspool Recycling Centre on Google maps.

Old Swan Household Waste Recycling Centre

Find Old Swan Recycling Centre on Google maps.

Other sites

MRWA have other sites across the region. Visit the MRWA website to view all regional locations and opening hours.

Vans and trailers

An appointment system is in place at all sites if you are using commercial-type vehicles such as vans or trailers between 2 to 3 metres (external box dimensions).

Residents using a van of any size or a large trailer are allowed a maximum of 12 visits per year to recycle and dispose of household waste, including green and garden waste.

You do not need to book an appointment if using a standard car unless you are towing a trailer between 2 to 3 metres.

Visit the MRWA website to book an appointment online or call 07774 787340 or 07774 787370.

Asbestos

Residents can dispose of cement bonded asbestos products at the following sites by appointment only:

• Bidston - Wallasey Bridge Road, Wirral, CJH41 1EB
• Huyton - Wilson Road, Huyton, L36 6AD
• Southport - Foul Lane, Southport, PR9 7RG

Visit the Veolia website to book the asbestos disposal service or call 0203 567 4200.

If you use a contractor to remove your asbestos waste this becomes trade waste, which we will not accept at our sites. Your contractor will be responsible for disposing of this waste.