South Sefton Recycling Centre
Irlam Road, Bootle, L20 4AE
South Sefton Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Bootle, run by Sefton Council. Cars can visit without booking; vans and trailers need a booked slot.
Get directions to South Sefton 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
Between 1 April and 30 September, hours are 8am to 8pm. Between 1 October and 31 March, hours are 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 South Sefton Recycling Centre without booking, but vans and trailers need a booked slot.
Book a van or trailer slot on the Sefton Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
Vans and trailers over 2 metres in length must book a slot, but cars do not require a booking.
Who can use it?
South Sefton Recycling Centre is for residents of Sefton or 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 South Sefton Recycling Centre.
Vans and trailers exceeding 2 metres in length must book a slot.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Furniture
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Wood
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Business Waste
- Clinical Waste
- Large vehicles over 3.5 tonnes
- Trade Waste
- Tyres
Site rules
- Pedestrians are not permitted on site.
- Bicycles are allowed and must follow the same traffic route as other vehicles.
- A dedicated area is available for upholstered domestic seating like armchairs and sofas.
Recycling centres near South Sefton Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Swan Recycling Centre | 4 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Sefton Meadows Recycling Centre | 4 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Otterspool Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Booking varies | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Kirkby Recycling Centre, Knowsley | 7 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Formby Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Huyton Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 8pm |
Towns near South Sefton Recycling Centre
South Sefton Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Bootle, Litherland, Wallasey, Crosby, Liverpool, Birkenhead, Kirkby, Maghull, Moreton, New Ferry, Bebington, Formby, Bromborough, Hoylake, Heswall and West Kirby.
Questions about South Sefton Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at South Sefton Recycling Centre?
South Sefton Recycling Centre is open every day, 8am to 8pm.
Is South Sefton Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
South Sefton Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. It opens on other bank holidays.
What can I take to South Sefton Recycling Centre?
South Sefton Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, furniture, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics and wood. It does not take asbestos, business waste, clinical waste, large vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, trade waste and tyres.
Where is South Sefton Recycling Centre?
South Sefton Recycling Centre is at Irlam Road, Bootle, L20 4AE.
Who runs South Sefton Recycling Centre?
South Sefton Recycling Centre is run by Sefton Council.