Guide to Burscough Recycling Centre & Tip: Opening Hours, Rules & Booking
Clearing out a large load in Burscough? Find out if you need a lancashire county council van permit or a scheduled car booking for Burscough Recycling Centre, along with the essential site rules and daily opening times for this local Lancashire dump.
Location & Address
Abbey Lane, Burscough, Ormskirk
Burscough, Lancashire
L40 7SR
Contact Information
Phone Number
0300 123 6781Tip Opening Times
Summer Hours
1 April to 31 October
- monday 09:00 - 17:00
- tuesday Closed
- wednesday Closed
- thursday 09:00 - 17:00
- friday 09:00 - 17:00
- saturday 09:00 - 17:00
- sunday 09:00 - 17:00
Winter Hours
1 November to 31 March
- monday 09:00 - 17:00
- tuesday Closed
- wednesday Closed
- thursday 09:00 - 17:00
- friday 09:00 - 17:00
- saturday 09:00 - 17:00
- sunday 09:00 - 17:00
Holiday & Closures
Bank Holidays
09:00 - 17:00
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Accepted Items
Rejected Items
Can a fridge be dropped off today?
Yes, bringing a fridge for disposal is allowed.
Can I bring a worn-out mattress?
Yes, you may drop off your used mattress.
Am I allowed to bring an old couch?
Yes, it is perfectly okay to bring a settee.
What to know before visiting Burscough Tip
1Directions via Abbey Lane
Getting here is highly intuitive if you travel along the A59 Liverpool Road. Keep your eyes peeled for the Bull and Dog pub; the turn-off for the facility is positioned directly opposite.
2Opening Day Limitations
Do not attempt a mid-week visit on a Tuesday or Wednesday, as the gates remain firmly locked. Operations run specifically from Thursday through to Monday, between 9 am and 5 pm.
3Mandatory Approvals for Towing
If your domestic clear-out requires a trailer or a hired van, a pre-arranged pass is compulsory. Be mindful that you cannot show up with a van actively towing a trailer, as only one load type is permitted per visit.
4Zero Trade Debris Accepted
Lancashire strictly prohibits businesses from exploiting household facilities. If your load looks suspiciously like commercial construction waste, the site marshals will refuse entry and direct you to a private weighbridge.
5Lifting and Handling Expectations
Site workers are not expected to carry your heavy rubble. When loading your car at home, ensure your boxes and sacks are light enough for you to physically manage on your own once you arrive.
6Asbestos Drop-Offs Allowed
Unlike a few other local sites, this Waste Tip does have the capacity to accept fibrous asbestos materials. You must ensure it is thoroughly encased in heavy-duty plastic to prevent airborne dust.
7Consequences of Outside Dumping
Leaving old mattresses or bags of junk on the access road because you arrived after closing time is treated as illegal dumping. Surveillance cameras are active, and fines will be issued to registered keepers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I enter without a prior booking?
Are you open on bank holidays?
Can I dispose of waste using a trailer?
Do you take heavy DIY waste like hardcore?
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