Proposals could restrict visits to rubbish tips

New proposals which could limit the number of visitors to rubbish tips across Merseyside have been announced.

The Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority is asking residents for their views on changes to the services it provides at household waste recycling centres.

The consultation will propose four changes, including introducing a booking system, a "fair use" limit to the number of visits per year, restricting access to Merseyside residents only, and a requirement to sort recyclable from non-recyclable rubbish in advance.

Residents are being ask to share their views before 22 September.

The authority is contracted by the Liverpool City Region to run the tips until 2029.

It said it was launching the consultation to try to boost recycling levels and "ensure the service meets the need" of households in the years ahead.

Chief executive Lesley Worswick said: "Our recycling centres are used more than three million times each year and provide an important service for households.

"As we plan for the future, we want to understand what people think about the proposals, what benefits they see and what concerns they may have.

"This is an opportunity for residents to inform decision making, and the feedback we receive will help inform the next stage of our review."

Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.