Liverpool tips: charges, permits and opening times
North WestRun by Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA); sites operated by Veolia
- ChargesNo charges listed
- BookingNot needed
- VansPermit: Free
- Proof of addressNot stated
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcoreListed as accepted at Liverpool HWRCs; no charge or limit stated. | Free |
| SoilListed as accepted; no charge or limit stated. | Free |
| PlasterboardPlasterboard (gypsum) listed as accepted; no charge stated. | No charge published |
| TyresListed as accepted; no charge or limit stated. | Free |
| AsbestosCement-bonded asbestos only, by appointment via Veolia at Bidston, Huyton or Southport HWRCs (service at each site once every 3 weeks); no price stated. Not accepted if removed by a contractor (trade waste). See https://www.merseyside-and-halton.veolia.co.uk/asbestos-disposal-service | Not accepted |
| Gas bottlesNot listed among accepted materials for Liverpool centres. | No charge published |
Free DIY allowance
No DIY allowance or charges published by MRWA; rubble, soil and plasterboard are listed as accepted at the Liverpool centres with no limit or price stated.
From Liverpool's pages, quoted or summarised.
In England, councils can't charge householders for their own DIY waste up to two 50 litre bags, or one item up to 2000 x 750 x 700mm, per visit, for up to four visits in four weeks. They can charge above that. Check your load.
Vans, pickups and trailers
Permit needed: Free ('Making an appointment is easy to do and is free of charge')
Book an appointment for vans of any size, trailers 2-3m, cars with rear seats removed/blanked windows and single-cab pick-ups. Max 2 visits per week and 12 per year (green waste counts). Vehicles over 3.5t GVW and trailers over 3m not allowed. Residents of Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, Knowsley or Wirral only; no same-day bookings, next-day bookings close 4pm.
Do I need to book?
No booking needed for cars
No booking for standard cars (unless towing a 2-3m trailer). Vans of any size, trailers 2-3m, cars with rear seats removed/blanked windows and single-cab pick-ups must book in advance (no same-day bookings; next-day bookings close 4pm).
Proof of address
Not stated
Van bookings only for residents of Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, Knowsley or Wirral; hire vans must bring hire agreement. No proof-of-address rule stated for cars.
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted at Liverpool HWRCs; no charge stated
- Sofas and furniture
- Upholstered domestic seating accepted into a dedicated container (POPs); no charge stated
All 2 tips and opening hours
- Old Swan Household Waste Recycling CentreCheadle Avenue, Liverpool, L13 3AFSummer (1 Apr-30 Sep) daily 8am-8pm; Winter (1 Oct-31 Mar) daily 8am-5pm
- Otterspool Household Waste Recycling CentreJericho Lane, Aigburth, Liverpool, L17 5ARSummer (1 Apr-30 Sep) daily 8am-8pm; Winter (1 Oct-31 Mar) daily 8am-5pm
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
All Merseyside HWRCs (16 across the Liverpool City Region incl. Halton) can be used by any Merseyside householder. Paint accepted at Old Swan only; bric-a-brac at Old Swan. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.