Recycling FAQ
Are all areas included in the Kerbside recycling scheme?
Multi material recycling is available to all areas of the city. Green garden waste recycling is available to households with front or back gardens that have space to store a wheelie bin.
Do I have to take part in this recycling scheme?
You do not have to take part in the scheme: it is not compulsory. However we ask all residents to consider using the recycling facilities the council provides. Recycling household materials prevents precious resources going to waste in landfill and conserves raw materials.
How often are collections?
Collections will take place fortnightly, but there are no collections on a Bank Holiday Monday. On Bank Holiday weeks your collection day will move forward 24 hours (friday collections will be moved to the Saturday). Residents will be informed of alternative arrangements made during the Christmas and New Year period.
I've lost my bin/box can I have a replacement?
Yes. It will be left as secure as possible on the edge of your property near to the pavement. To inform the council that you require a new recycling bin or box please call Liverpool Direct on 0151 233 3001. Please bring your recycling container back onto your property as soon as possible after emptying, and keep it secure.
How do I report that my recycle bin/box has not been collected?
Missed collections need to be reported within 48 hours, ie, if your collection was missed on a Monday it has to be reported no later than midday Wedneday. To report a missed collection call Liverpool Direct on 233 3001 and the advisor will take the details.
What time do I need to put the bin/box out by?
You need to ensure that the bin/box is out no later than 7.30am.
Where should I put my recycling bin/box?
Recycling bins should be presented in a visible position off the edge of your property, by the pavement if you do not have an alleyway at the rear of your property. Do not leave it behind a wall or down a side alley. If you have an alleyway collection, your bin should be left at the end of the alleyway by the gate and the gate opened before 7:30am. Recycling boxes should be presented in a visible position off the edge of your property, by the pavement. Do not leave it behind a wall or down a side alley.
What items can I recycle via the Kerbside scheme?
See our multi-material collection page for more
information on the items you can put in your blue bin. See our green garden collection page for more
information on the items you can put in your green bin.
Where are my local bring banks (recycling banks) situated?
Please see our
Neighbourhood webpage to find the location of your nearest recycling centres and facilities and details of the materials that can be taken there for recycling.
How do I find out the collection day for my recycling bin/box?
If you have a box or bin, you should have a calendar detailing your collection day. If you do not have a calendar please contact LDL on 0151 233 3001 or by e-mail at
Liverpool.direct@liverpool.gov.uk
How do I report a problem with my recycling bin or box after collection?
If you have a box or bin, contact Liverpool Direct on 0151 233 3001 or by e-mail at
liverpool.direct@liverpool.gov.uk.
The recycling wagons look like waste collection wagons
The vehicles that we use look the same as the normal refuse collection vehicles used to empty your purple wheeled bin, but these vehicles are used solely for recycling.
