There are two tips in Knowsley where you can dispose of a wide range of items. By taking your waste and unwanted goods to these tips, we can dispose of them appropriately and recycle wherever possible.
Your local tips are:
- Huyton Waste Recycling Centre, Wilson Road, Huyton, L36 6AD
- Kirkby Waste Reception Centre, Depot Road, Kirkby, L33 7UZ
Both tips are open from 8am to 5pm between 1 October and 31 March and from 8am to 8pm between 1 April and 30 September. More information.
You can dispose of the following items free of charge:
- Car batteries, engine oil, household batteries and electrical items
- Energy saving lightbulbs and fluorescent tubes
- Garden waste, rubble and soils and plasterboard
- Fridges and freezers (Huyton only)
- Books, CDs/DVDs and furniture
- Scrap metal, timber, glass, tools and tyres
- Asbestos is only accepted at the Huyton site and by appointment only
You will need a permit if you are carrying waste in a van, flatbed or trailer. Permits are free - apply online or call 0151 236 0305 for more information.
Recycling points
There are a number of recycling points in Knowsley where you can recycle a range of household items. Community recycling points – or bring banks – enable you to recycle a wide range of materials.