Overview
- Merseyside Police received a report around 9.05am that a mortar had been found at the Wallasey Bridge Road site.
- Officers evacuated the facility and put a cordon in place while the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit was called.
- Veolia said a suspicious item was discovered on the materials sorting line and confirmed a temporary closure.
- The company later announced the centre had reopened just after 2pm, with access restored for residents.
- Authorities have not yet publicly identified the object, and police maintained a presence at the scene during checks.