As Christmas fast approaches, it is time to start thinking of how to get rid of the rubbish that accumulates over the festive period. 

Recycling centres in Wirral are opening on most days, but the Christmas period differs slightly. 

If you live in Wirral you can use any local recycling centre free of charge to dispose of waste and recycling from your home.

Here we have rounded up all the household waste recycling centres in Wirral and their opening times so you can start planning your tip trips over Christmas. 

Opening times of the household waste recycling centres in Wirral

The recycling centres are open on Bank Holidays except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

Cars are able to turn up without an appointment, but if you are wanting to take a van or large trailer into the tip you will need to book using this website. 

Bidston Household Waste Recycling Centre

Where: Wallasey Bridge Road, Wirral CH41 1EB

Opening times: Monday to Sunday, 8am - 5pm

Clatterbridge Household Waste Recycling Centre

Where: Mount Road, Bebington, Wirral CH63 4JZ

Opening times: Monday to Sunday, 8am - 6pm

West Kirby Household Waste Recycling Centre

Where: Greenbank Road, Wirral CH48 5HR

Opening times: Monday to Sunday, 8am - 6pm

What can I take there? 

Residents of Wirral can use the household recycling centres free of charge and take most items such as cardboard, glass and plastic.

You must separate the waste and recycling to ensure you put it in the right container at the tip.

Recycle Right can be used to find out which items can be recycled and where in Wirral. Visit the website here. 

You can visit Merseyside Recycling & Waste Authority's website for full details.