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About bin collections in Sefton Council
Sefton Council collects household waste from approximately 120,000 homes across the metropolitan borough, covering Southport, Bootle, Crosby, Formby and Maghull. Waste and recycling collections are managed directly by the council. Full service information is at sefton.gov.uk/bins.
The grey bin collects non-recyclable general waste fortnightly. The brown bin collects mixed recycling fortnightly — plastic bottles, tubs and trays, glass, cans, cardboard and paper, rinsed clean. A food waste and garden waste service is available in some areas — check your schedule to see which services apply. Bins must be at the kerbside by 7am.
Report missed collections at sefton.gov.uk or by calling 0345 140 0845. Household Waste Recycling Centres are operated by Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority at Formby, Netherton and Southport. Bank holiday collection changes are published at sefton.gov.uk.
Popular postcodes in Sefton Council
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Non-recyclable household waste — anything that cannot go in the brown recycling bin. Collected fortnightly.
Recycling
Brown recycling bin
Accepts
Plastic bottles, tubs and trays, glass bottles and jars, food tins, drink cans, aerosols, cardboard and paper. Rinsed clean and loose — no bags. Collected fortnightly.
Garden Waste
Green garden bin (subscription)
Accepts
Grass clippings, leaves, twigs, hedge trimmings and plants. Available in some areas — check your schedule. Collected fortnightly (subscription service).
Food Waste
Food caddy
Accepts
All cooked and uncooked food waste — meat, fish, dairy, fruit and vegetable peelings, bread and leftovers. Available in some areas — check your schedule.
Useful information for Sefton Council
Missed collection
Report missed collections at sefton.gov.uk or by calling 0345 140 0845 within two days. Bins must be at the kerbside by 7am.
Bank holidays
Bank holiday collection changes are published in advance at sefton.gov.uk.
Recycling centre (HWRC)
Household Waste Recycling Centres at Formby, Netherton and Southport, operated by Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority. See sefton.gov.uk for locations and opening hours.
Select your area below to browse postcodes, or enter your postcode directly in the search above.
PR8Southport
PR9Southport North & Banks
L20Bootle
L21Seaforth & Litherland
L22Waterloo
L23Crosby
L29Lydiate & Maghull
L30Bootle & Netherton
L31Maghull
L37Formby
L38Aughton & Downholland
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Frequently asked questions — Sefton Council bin collections
Sefton Council collects the following bin types: General Waste, Recycling, Garden Waste, Food Waste. Collection frequency: Fortnightly. Grey bin (general waste) and brown bin (recycling) collected on different days of the week..
Grey wheelie bin. Accepts: Non-recyclable household waste — anything that cannot go in the brown recycling bin. Collected fortnightly.
Brown recycling bin. Accepts: Plastic bottles, tubs and trays, glass bottles and jars, food tins, drink cans, aerosols, cardboard and paper. Rinsed clean and loose — no bags. Collected fortnightly.
Green garden bin (subscription). Accepts: Grass clippings, leaves, twigs, hedge trimmings and plants. Available in some areas — check your schedule. Collected fortnightly (subscription service).
Food caddy. Accepts: All cooked and uncooked food waste — meat, fish, dairy, fruit and vegetable peelings, bread and leftovers. Available in some areas — check your schedule.
Report missed collections at sefton.gov.uk or by calling 0345 140 0845 within two days. Bins must be at the kerbside by 7am.
Bank holiday collection changes are published in advance at sefton.gov.uk.
Household Waste Recycling Centres at Formby, Netherton and Southport, operated by Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority. See sefton.gov.uk for locations and opening hours.
Collection frequency in Sefton Council: Fortnightly. Grey bin (general waste) and brown bin (recycling) collected on different days of the week.. Exact dates vary by address — enter your postcode on this page to see your personal bin day schedule.
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