Sefton tips: charges, permits and opening times
North WestRun by Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (sites run by Veolia)
- ChargesNo charges listed
- BookingNot needed
- VansNo permit scheme
- Proof of addressNot stated
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| RubbleListed as accepted at Sefton sites; no charge or limit stated | Free |
| SoilListed as accepted; no charge stated | No charge published |
| Plasterboard (gypsum)Listed as accepted; no charge stated | No charge published |
| TyresListed as accepted; no charge stated | No charge published |
| AsbestosCement-bonded only, by appointment at Southport (also Bidston, Huyton); service at each site once every 3 weeks; no charge stated | No charge published |
| Gas bottlesNot checked/stated | No charge published |
Free DIY allowance
The council's pages didn't describe a free allowance.
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
No permit scheme stated: Free (booking, 'free of charge')
Vans of any size, trailers 2-3m, cars with rear seats removed or blanked windows and single-cab pick-ups must book online (own account; no next-day bookings after 4pm); max 12 visits a year, one vehicle/household per week. Only residents of Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, Knowsley or Wirral can book. Over 3.5t or trailers over 3m not allowed.
Do I need to book?
No booking needed for cars
No booking for standard cars. Vans of any size, trailers 2-3m (external box), cars with rear seats removed or blanked windows, and single-cab pick-ups must book online (own account; next-day bookings closed after 4pm); no same-day bookings; whole-day appointment, no time slot.
Proof of address
Not stated
Van bookings only for residents of Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, Knowsley or Wirral; hire vans must show hire agreement. No general proof-of-address rule stated for cars.
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted; goes in the Upholstered Domestic Seating (POPs) container; no charge stated
- Sofas and furniture
- Accepted in the Upholstered Domestic Seating container; no charge stated
All 4 tips and opening hours
- South Sefton Household Waste Recycling CentreIrlam Road, Bootle, L20 4AE1 Apr-30 Sep 8am-8pm daily; 1 Oct-31 Mar 8am-5pm daily; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan [Pedestrian gate access]
- Sefton Meadows Household Waste Recycling CentreSefton Lane, Maghull, L31 8BX1 Apr-30 Sep 8am-8pm daily; 1 Oct-31 Mar 8am-5pm daily; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan [No pedestrian access; accepts paint. Possible entrance disruption from carriageway relaying (council notice).]
- Southport Household Waste Recycling CentreFoul Lane, Southport, PR9 7RG1 Apr-30 Sep 8am-8pm daily; 1 Oct-31 Mar 8am-5pm daily; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan [No pedestrian access; asbestos by appointment; accepts paint; no reusable bicycles]
- Formby Household Waste Recycling CentreAltcar Road, Formby, L37 8DL1 Apr-30 Sep 8am-8pm daily; 1 Oct-31 Mar 8am-5pm daily; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan [No pedestrian access; no paint]
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Any Merseyside householder can use any Merseyside HWRC; the four Sefton sites are listed. No charges stated by MRWA or Veolia. Christmas: Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day