​Town Centre Household Waste Recycling Centre & Tip: Opening Times & Booking Rules

Open today : 08:00 - 20:00

Disposing of your household waste is easy when you know the rules for Town Centre Household Waste Recycling Centre, find out the opening hours, accepted items, and if this st helens council dump in St Helens, Merseyside requires a prior car booking.

Location & Address

Burtonhead Road
St Helens, Merseyside
WA9 5EA

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Contact Information

Phone Number

0151 255 1444
Reuse Shop No
Disabled Access No
Staff Assistance No
Trailers Allowed Yes
Local ID Required No
Height BarrierNone

Opening Times

Summer Hours

1 April to 30 September

  • monday 08:00 - 20:00
  • tuesday 08:00 - 20:00
  • wednesday 08:00 - 20:00
  • thursday 08:00 - 20:00
  • friday 08:00 - 20:00
  • saturday 08:00 - 20:00
  • sunday 08:00 - 20:00

Winter Hours

1 October to 31 March

  • monday 08:00 - 17:00
  • tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
  • wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
  • thursday 08:00 - 17:00
  • friday 08:00 - 17:00
  • saturday 08:00 - 17:00
  • sunday 08:00 - 17:00

Holiday & Closures

Christmas DayBoxing DayNew Year's Day

Bank Holidays

Open normal hours unless listed in closed dates

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Accepted Items

  • Batteries
  • Books, CDs & DVDs
  • Reusable bicycles
  • Bric-a-brac
  • Cans
  • Cardboard
  • Carpets and underlay
  • Coffee cups
  • Electrical items
  • Fridges & freezers
  • Fluorescent tubes
  • Light bulbs
  • Garden and green waste
  • Glass
  • Plastic bottles
  • Mattresses
  • Mobile phones
  • Engine oil
  • Cooking oil
  • Oil filters
  • Paper
  • Plasterboard
  • Rubble
  • Scrap metal
  • Shoes
  • Soil
  • Televisions
  • Tetrapak cartons
  • Textiles
  • Tyres
  • Upholstered Domestic Seating
  • White goods
  • Wood
  • Large plastics
  • Printer cartridges
  • Non-recyclable household waste
  • Disposable vapes

Rejected Items

  • Asbestos
  • Paint

Are refrigerators accepted?

No, fridges are not accepted here.

Do you take unwanted mattresses?

Yes, you can safely dispose of a mattress at this centre.

Can I safely dispose of a settee here?

Yes, you can dispose of household settees here.

What to know before visiting Town Centre Tip

1Navigating the MRWA Van Scheme

If you plan on driving a commercial-style vehicle or towing a large attachment, St Helens Council requires a specialized Merseyside permit. Standard car drivers simply need to flash a council tax invoice to verify they belong to the borough.

2Pinpointing the Burtonhead Road Base

Situated right in the heart of the borough, this facility is located on Burtonhead Road, directly opposite the totally recognizable Totally Wicked Stadium. Access is extremely straightforward from the main St Helens Linkway.

3Pedestrian Bans and Sensible Packing

Strolling in on foot is strictly disallowed to prevent accidents with moving traffic. To breeze through the Rubbish Tip, we recommend boxing up your green cuttings and broken glass in separate containers before setting off.

4Ban on Profit-Generated Junk

Commercial outfits trying to dispose of shop fit-out remnants will face an immediate ban. The weighbridge staff are vigilant about keeping these skips strictly for residential, non-paying DIYers.

5Donating to the Borough's Second-Hand Hub

Rather than sending a perfectly functional dining chair to landfill, drop it at the specific household reuse bay. Your discarded treasures are collected and refurbished to aid local Merseyside charities.

6Absolutely Excluded Combustibles

Highly dangerous components, namely old propane tanks and fibrous roof boards, are completely forbidden here. You must consult regional environmental protocols to safely transport these hazardous materials away.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to book a tip visit in advance?
No, scheduling a time slot is not needed.
Do you accept rubbish on bank holidays?
Yes, we are open for business on bank holidays.
Can I bring a trailer to this tip?
Yes, you can drive a van into the facility.
Are builders rubble and DIY waste accepted?
Yes, we take rubble, hardcore, and DIY waste.

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