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Two of the three recycling centres in the borough are open. Please visit the Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority website for more details.
There are over 40 recycling bring bank sites throughout the Borough that St Helens Council are responsible for. Most of these are at supermarkets, social clubs, pubs and community centres.
To find your local site go to the Recycle Now website and enter your postcode.
Many of the sites take paper/magazines, glass, clothes and shoes.
A company called Veolia Environmental Services under a contract with the Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority operates the Household Waste Recycling Centres in the Borough.
You will need a permit if you are planning to access our Household Waste Recycling Centres in a van, flatbed or trailer (between 2-3 metres long).
Permits are free and you can apply for a permit via the Merseyside Recycling & Waste Authority website or call 0151 236 0305.
There are 3 Household Waste Recycling Centres:
Find out more about the Town Centre Household Waste Recycling Centre.
1 April - 30 September: 8am to 8pm
1 October - 31 March: 8am to 5pm
Facilities available: recycling, general waste, recycled goods franchise
Find out more about the Newton-le-Willows Household Waste Recycling Centre - Junction Lane.
Facilities available: recycling, general waste, recycled goods franchise
Find out more about the Rainhill Household Waste Recycling Centre - Tasker Terrace.