RECYCLING centres across Merseyside are to stay open and fully operational during the current national lockdown.

Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority confirmed that all 14 of their centres, which includes Burtonhead Road will operate at normal winter opening times 8am to 5pm and Rainhill which will open from 8am to 5pm weekdays, 9am to 5pm Saturdays and 9am to 3pm Sundays.

There are booking systems in place for all vans (and cars with large trailers) at all sites, and for cars at the Rainhill site.

Please book an appointment online at merseysidewda.gov.uk

These arrangements will be kept under constant review depending upon developing local and national guidance, and any changes in coronavirus legislation.

Access restrictions will remain in place to control visitor numbers on site at any time and to ensure appropriate social distancing for members of the public and staff.

This means there may be queuing at the site and they are asking people to plan any visit appropriately.

Members of the public are asked to only visit one of the centres if absolutely essential at this time.