Liverpool Recycling Centre and Rubbish Tip Guide
Items accepted at Liverpool & Merseyside tips
Items accepted at the Liverpool recycling centre sites and most of the Merseyside ones include:
| Batteries (car/ household) | Carpets and underlay | Electrics |
| Fridges/ freezers | Garden waste | Mattresses |
| Oil (engine/ cooking/ filters) | Plasterboard | Rubble |
| Tyres | White goods | Wood |
Recycle paint at the following sites:
- Old Swan
- Formby
- Sefton Meadows
- South Sefton
- Southport
- Ravenhead
- Bidston
- Johnson’s Lane (up to 10 tins)
You can recycle asbestos at certain sites in Merseyside, by appointment only.
Check the Merseyside Waste Authority website for details about exactly which items each tip accepts, including which ones accept asbestos.
Trade and commercial waste
Trade and commercial waste are not accepted at the recycling centres. This is because they are for household waste only. Traders or commercial building companies need to use a registered waste company. You can use LoveJunk marketplace to find your cheapest local licensed waste collector.
Reuse options
There are Reuse shops at 2 of the Merseyside recycling centres (1 is in Liverpool):
- Old Swan Recycling Centre (Cheadle Avenue, L13 3AF).
- South Sefton Recycling Centre (Irlam Road, L20 4AE)
You can donate and buy preloved household goods at this site. The shops support Emmaus Merseyside and are a joint effort between the Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority and Veolia.
Google reviews of Liverpool recycling centres
Reviews for the recycling centres are generally positive. Users say sites are clean and organised, but some have problems with waiting and queueing. Try and go with plenty of time!
Finally,
Thanks for reading! We hope this article has been useful. As a Liverpool householder, you might also like:
- Rubbish Removal Liverpool – a complete guide to getting rid of your junk in and around Liverpool.
- Freecycle Liverpool – your local guide to Freecycle and reuse.
