Recycling Centre / Council
Canvey Recycling Centre
Canvey Road, Canvey Island SS8 0QX
Opening hours
Visit information
- Monday
- 09:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday
- 09:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday
- 09:00 - 17:00
- Thursday
- 09:00 - 17:00
- Friday
- 09:00 - 17:00
- Saturday
- 09:00 - 17:00
- Sunday
- 09:00 - 16:00
Contact details
Address & Contact
- Address
- Canvey Road, Canvey Island SS8 0QX
- Location
- Southend
- GPS
- 51.5377464, 0.5654615
- Telephone
- 0345 603 7625
- Website
- Visit official website
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About this listing
Listing information
Canvey Recycling Centre is located at Canvey Road, Canvey Island SS8 0QX. Canvey Tip is for use with residents from the local area only to dispose of their recyclable items or waste. Canvey Dump is controlled by Love Essex waste management disposal services.
Want to see other recycling centres in Essex? Browse the full list of Essex County Council Recycling Centres.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who can use the recycling centre?
A: You must be a resident within the Essex County Council (ECC) area. Staff may ask for proof of residency such as a council tax bill or driving licence. Some sites also allow visitors from nearby areas in Suffolk or Hertfordshire.
Q: Do I need to book a slot before visiting?
A: Yes, booking is required for each visit unless you are a Blue Badge holder, a pedestrian, or a cyclist. Bookings are made online through the recycling centre directory pages.
Q: What type of waste can I take to the recycling centre?
A: The sites accept household waste only. Some centres also accept DIY and construction waste from your own home. Hazardous, business, trade, and commercial waste is not accepted.
Q: What safety rules must visitors follow?
A: Children and pets must remain inside vehicles at all times. Visitors should wear suitable clothing, gloves, and enclosed footwear. Once items are placed in containers, they cannot be removed.
Q: What are the rules for queuing and unloading?
A: Sort your waste before arriving to speed up unloading. Arriving too close to closing time may result in refusal of entry. Engines should be switched off while queuing, and vehicles must remain within the site at all times.
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