Rainhill Recycling Centre
Tasker Terrace, Rainhill, Prescot, L35 4NX
Rainhill Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Prescot, run by St Helens Council. Cars can visit without booking; vans and trailers need a booked slot.
Get directions to Rainhill Recycling Centre in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Opening times
- Monday
- 8am to 8pm
- Tuesday
- 8am to 8pm
- Wednesday
- 8am to 8pm
- Thursday
- 8am to 8pm
- Friday
- 8am to 8pm
- Saturday
- 8am to 8pm
- Sunday
- 8am to 8pm
From 1 April to 30 September, the site is open 8am to 8pm. From 1 October to 31 March, it is open 8am to 5pm.
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
- Boxing Day26 December
- Closed
- New Year's Day1 January
- Closed
- Other Bank Holidays
- Open
Do you need to book?
Only for a van or trailer. Cars can visit Rainhill Recycling Centre without booking, but vans and trailers need a booked slot.
Book a van or trailer slot on the St Helens Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
Vans and trailers over 2 metres in length must reserve a slot online.
Who can use it?
Rainhill Recycling Centre is for residents of Merseyside only.
- What to bring
- Proof of residency.
Can I take a van?
Yes, if you book. Vans and trailers need a booked slot at Rainhill Recycling Centre.
Vans and trailers over 2 metres must book a slot. Vehicles exceeding 3.5 tonnes are not permitted.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paint
- Paper
- Plastics
- Upholstered furnitureDedicated bins are provided for items like sofas and armchairs to comply with POPs regulations.
- Wood
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Business WasteCommercial waste is not permitted.
- Clinical Waste
- Large vehicles over 3.5 tonnes
- Trade Waste
Site rules
- Pedestrians may access the site through a specific gate.
- Bicycles are allowed if they follow the site traffic rules.
Recycling centres near Rainhill Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenhead Recycling Centre | 2 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Huyton Recycling Centre | 2 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Widnes Recycling Centre | 4 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Newton-le-Willows Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Runcorn Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Booking varies | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Kirkby Recycling Centre, Knowsley | 6 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 8pm |
Towns near Rainhill Recycling Centre
Rainhill Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Whiston, Prescot, St Helens, Huyton, Widnes, Halewood, Runcorn, Earlestown, Kirkby and Ashton-in-Makerfield.
Questions about Rainhill Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Rainhill Recycling Centre?
Rainhill Recycling Centre is open every day, 8am to 8pm.
Is Rainhill Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Rainhill Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. It opens on other bank holidays.
What can I take to Rainhill Recycling Centre?
Rainhill Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, garden waste, glass, metals, paint, paper, plastics, upholstered furniture and wood. It does not take asbestos, business waste, clinical waste, large vehicles over 3.5 tonnes and trade waste.
Where is Rainhill Recycling Centre?
Rainhill Recycling Centre is at Tasker Terrace, Rainhill, Prescot, L35 4NX.
Who runs Rainhill Recycling Centre?
Rainhill Recycling Centre is run by St Helens Council.