Liverpool residents now have the opportunity to recycle more as Household Waste Recycling Centres open for longer over the spring and summer months.
From Wednesday 1 April the region’s Centres are open from 8.00am until 8.00pm.
There are 16 Household Waste Recycling Centres in the region. They are operated by Veolia on behalf of Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA). Liverpool is home to two centres, located at:
- Old Swan – Cheadle Avenue, L13 3AF
- Otterspool – Jericho Lane, Aigburth, L17 5AR
Householders can check www.recycleright.org.uk for details of what can be accepted at their local site.
The Centres provide a popular service for residents and can become extremely busy at peak times so visits should be planned carefully.
There is a system in place for those who wish to visit in a van or with a large trailer. Bookings can be made at www.merseysidewda.gov.uk.
Lesley Worswick, Chief Executive of MRWA, said: “The Recycling Centres accept a range of household materials for recycling, from batteries, cans and cardboard, through to garden clippings, glass bottles, wood, and white goods. They also accept lesser-known items such as food and drink cartons, clothes, hard plastics and electrical items including ‘Disposable Vape’ bins which help provide safe disposal and recycling routes for the millions of vapes currently thrown away across the country.
“The lighter spring and summer nights means the Recycling Centres can stay open for longer.”
Paul Cannon, General Manager for Veolia Merseyside and Halton, said: “Spring is a great time for a clear out and the extended hours mean more opportunities for residents to recycle. Our dedicated teams are on hand to make every visit as smooth as possible, and to ensure everything that can be recycled, is recycled. To keep everyone safe, we’re reminding residents to wear sturdy closed-toe shoes, gloves when handling materials, and to keep children and pets in the car.”
