Southport Recycling Centre
Foul Lane, Southport, PR9 7RG
Southport Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Southport, run by Sefton Council. Cars can visit without booking; vans and trailers need a booked slot.
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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 Southport 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).
Standard cars do not require an appointment, but vans and trailers exceeding 2m must reserve a slot using the MRWA system.
Who can use it?
Southport 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 Southport Recycling Centre.
Vans and trailers over 2m 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
- Explosives
- Trade Waste
- Tyres
Site rules
- Pedestrians may enter the site using a designated walkway.
- Bicycles are allowed provided they adhere to traffic regulations.
- Dedicated skips are provided for upholstered furniture items like sofas and armchairs.
Recycling centres near Southport Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burscough Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Formby Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Lytham Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Skelmersdale Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Sefton Meadows Recycling Centre | 9 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 8pm |
| Kirkby Recycling Centre, Knowsley | 11 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 8pm |
Towns near Southport Recycling Centre
Questions about Southport Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Southport Recycling Centre?
Southport Recycling Centre is open every day, 8am to 8pm.
Is Southport Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Southport Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. It opens on other bank holidays.
What can I take to Southport Recycling Centre?
Southport Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, furniture, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics and wood. It does not take asbestos, business waste, clinical waste, explosives, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Southport Recycling Centre?
Southport Recycling Centre is at Foul Lane, Southport, PR9 7RG.
Who runs Southport Recycling Centre?
Southport Recycling Centre is run by Sefton Council.