Sefton Tips opening times for Christmas and New Year
Household waste recycling centres across Sefton Borough.
Along with its contractor Veolia, Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority is implementing clear operating guidelines to ensure the safety of users and hard-working staff.
Traffic management plans are in place and the following restrictions apply at all sites:
sites are open 8.00 am – 8.00 pm every day.
the number of vehicles allowed on site at any one time is limited, which means queuing times will be significantly longer.
cars only – no vans, commercial-type vehicles or large trailers.
one person per vehicle (NB. Blue Badge holders will be able to be accompanied by one family member).
social distancing of at least 2 metres is being strictly enforced.
site employees cannot be able to assist with unloading.
An appointment system is in place at all Merseyside’s Household Waste Recycling Centres for people using vehicles such as vans or large trailers.
How to find the sites
South Sefton Household Waste Recycling Centre, Irlam Road, #Bootle L20 4AE
Sefton Meadows Household Waste Recycling Centre, Sefton Lane, #Maghull L31 8BX
#Southport Household Waste Recycling Centre, Foul Lane, Southport PR9 7RG
#Formby Household Waste Recycling Centre, Altcar Road, Formby L37 8DL
Use the Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority map to find your local Household Waste Recycling Centre.
What are the usual opening times?
1 April - 30 September 8am - 8pm
1 October - 31 March 8am - 5pm
Asbestos waste is only accepted at specific household waste recycling centres. Please contact MRWA to arrange an appointment. Alternatively you may wish to use the bulky item collection service for the disposal of large household items. Please be aware any materials not put inside the banks provided but left on the ground will be treated as fly tipping and could result in a prosecution.
Christmas Closures
Household Waste Recycling Centres will be closed on the following days ONLY over Christmas and New Year:
CLOSED ON -
CHRISTMAS DAY (Friday 25th Dec)
BOXING DAY (Saturday 26th Dec)
NEW YEAR’S DAY (Saturday 1st Jan)
Recycling App
An app is now available which can be downloaded to your smartphone or tablet. The app provides details of all the Recycling Centre in Merseyside with addresses, opening times and what materials are accepted. The app also connects to Google Maps so you can get directions to your nearest centre.
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