From next week, Southport residents will be able to dispose of surplus pets and livestock at the town’s recycling centre.
During the initial rollout, visitors are asked to speak to an assistant to ensure animals are thrown through the correct window. Staff will also be available to help lift heavier animals over the ledges — or round them up if they run away.
“We think it’s a valuable service that will prove very useful to the people of Southport,” site manager Stephen Halsall told us.
“If there isn’t an assistant available, the first window is for general waste, the second for plastic and cardboard, and the third is for cows, sheep and large dogs. There’s a small skip to the left for cats, rodents and other small pets. Please call ahead if you have anything more exotic.”
The site is also reminding residents to remove any collars before disposal, as they may cause damage to the grinders on the organic recycling machine.
Officials added that the facility will operate Monday to Saturday, and stressed that all procedures are “halal, kosher and convenient!”
