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As the academic year nears its end, students preparing to vacate their accommodation are being provided with various responsible options to dispose of unwanted belongings. Liverpool City Council has teamed up once again with the University of Liverpool’s Guild of Students and Liverpool John Moores University Students’ Union to bring back the annual Leave Liverpool Tidy initiative.
Building on the success of last year’s trial, a dedicated recycling container will be set up on Webster Road in Wavertree, offering students a convenient location to drop off items such as clothing, electrical goods, furniture, and books. During operating hours, volunteers will staff the container to ensure donations are safely managed, and they must not be left outside of these times.
The container will be accessible on selected dates between late May and June, while additional drop-off points will be available at Asda on Smithdown Road and Kenny Fields on 29 and 30 June. Donated goods are mainly destined for charities like the British Heart Foundation and the Salvation Army, whereas unopened food items will be given to FareShare Merseyside.
To aid students who may have bulky items or lack transportation, the Council has introduced a new collection service tailored to the move-out period. Students can arrange a pick-up by emailing the environmental services team, who will schedule a convenient time. The city will also see community skips placed strategically in high student-density areas, complemented by extra bin collections and street cleaning to handle residual waste. This collaborative effort is aimed at minimizing waste and promoting reuse during the busy move-out season, which last year saw over 12 tonnes of waste diverted and raised £17,000 for charity.
Councillor Laura Robertson-Collins, Cabinet Member for Communities, Neighbourhoods and Streetscene, expressed her appreciation for the campaign’s strong student support. She noted, “Every year we’re delighted by the enthusiasm and support the Leave Liverpool Tidy campaign receives from university students. Moving out can be a hectic time, and we know it often comes with a big clear‑out. That puts real pressure on our waste services over the summer, so anything that helps reduce what ends up on the streets makes a huge difference for the whole community.” She also praised the continuation of the container service and the introduction of collection options for those unable to deliver items themselves.
Holly Thompson, Deputy President of Liverpool Guild of Students, remarked on the campaign’s growth and ongoing success: “The renewed provision of a storage container by the council will help to continue the success of last year’s Leave Liverpool Tidy campaign. It has been great to see how the Guild’s project has developed and expanded since its launch in 2012 and with the integration of the British Heart Foundation.” She highlighted the project’s collaborative nature across local institutions and community groups, emphasizing its positive environmental impact.
Miles Craven, President of Liverpool John Moores Students Union, emphasized the value of the initiative for both students and the wider community. He stated, “Leave Liverpool Tidy has the ability to have a significant impact within the community for students and further residents within the city region. Students having the ability to dispose of clothes, bedding or furniture in an efficient way which benefits other people in the future highlights the positive effect which students can have in the wider community! LLT is a great initiative all round.”
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