THE borough's recycling centres will be open for an extra three hours a day starting from Monday, April 1.

The three Recycling Centres, which are provided by Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA) and operated by resource management company Veolia, will be switching to their summer opening hours, seven days a week.

Newton-le-Willows – Junction Lane WA12 8DN 8am until 8pm

Rainhill – Tasker Terrace, Rainhill L35 4NX 8am until 8pm weekdays 9am until 6pm on Saturdays and 9am until 3pm on Sundays

Ravenhead – Burtonhead Road, St. Helens WA9 5EA 8am until 8pm.

They accept all sorts of household materials for recycling, from batteries, cans and cardboard, through to garden clippings, glass bottles, wood, and white goods. They also accept lesser known items such as takeaway coffee cups, clothes, hard plastics and electrical items.

A Van Permit scheme is in operation at all the sites meaning if you are planning to use a van or large trailer then you will need a permit.

Permits can be obtained free of charge by calling 0151 2360305 or visiting merseysidewda.gov.uk.