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Essex Council

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Essex County Council is the Waste Disposal Authority for the county and operates 21 recycling centres for household waste. The network serves residents across Essex, while waste collected by district, city and borough councils is handled separately. Trade or business waste is not accepted at these household recycling centres.

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Booking and vehicle documents

Visits to Essex County Council recycling centres must be pre-booked in accordance with the council’s booking rules. Visitors should have their booking confirmation and proof of residency available for inspection before unloading.

Hire vehicles

If visiting in a hire vehicle, you must also bring a copy of the vehicle hire agreement for site staff to inspect.

Household waste only

Essex recycling centres are for waste from your own household. Waste generated through business activity or as a result of a tradesperson carrying out work at your home is not accepted through the household recycling-centre service.

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About Essex Council

Essex County Council operates 21 recycling centres where residents can dispose of household waste responsibly. Waste must be from your home and not generated by any business activity. To use a site, you must be a resident of Essex County, though residents from nearby Suffolk or Hertfordshire are also welcome. Access must be pre-booked online. When visiting, bring a copy of your booking confirmation and proof of residency to ensure entry.

For a full overview of recycling centres across the UK and Ireland, visit our recycling centre directory.



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