Merseyside and Halton residents will soon have the opportunity to recycle more as Household Waste Recycling Centres open for longer over the spring and summer months.

From Tuesday 1st April the region’s Centres will be open from 8.00am until 8.00pm.

In Sefton, people can take their items to one of four Household Waste Recycling Centres:

• 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

In total, there are 16 Household Waste Recycling Centres in the region. They are operated by Veolia on behalf of Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA).

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. The lighter spring and summer nights mean we can stay open for longer.”

Cllr Peter Harvey, Sefton Council’s Cabinet Member for Cleansing and Street Scene said: “It is great news that MRWA’s recycling centres will be open for longer hours, making it easier and more convenient for residents to visit them. This also reinforces that there is no excuse to fly tip. Residents have plenty of opportunity to dispose of their household waste correctly. There are several other ways to dispose of waste legally, including our bulky waste collection service and arranging for two local charities, Emmaus or the British Heart Foundation to collect furniture and household items free of charge.”

Residents can find out more at www.sefton.gov.uk/bins-and-recycling

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.