Waste management is co-ordinated by the local authority via the Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority. Kirkby's Distribution Network Operator for electricity is United Utilities; there are no power stations in the town. United Utilities also manages Kirkby's drinking and waste water. SUEZ Recycling & Recovery UK process all of Merseyside and Halton's waste at a Rail Loading Transfer Station in Kirkby. It is transported from Kirkby to Wilton in Teesside where it is used to generate electricity. The power generated at Wilton is enough to power every home in Knowsley.