Recycling Centre / Council
Waltham Abbey Recycling Centre
Brooker Road, Waltham Abbey EN9 1JU
Opening hours
Visit information
- Monday
- 09:00 - 16:00
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 09:00 - 16:00
- Friday
- 09:00 - 16:00
- Saturday
- 09:00 - 16:00
- Sunday
- 09:00 - 16:00
Contact details
Address & Contact
- Address
- Brooker Road, Waltham Abbey EN9 1JU
- Location
- Enfield
- Telephone
- 0345 603 7625
- GPS
- 51.6814715, -0.0052885
- Website
- Visit official website
Plan your visit
Location
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What can I take to Waltham Abbey Recycling Centre?
- Household batteries
- Books
- Car batteries
- Cardboard
- Clothes and textiles
- Coffee pods (plastic and aluminium)
- Cooking oil
- Engine oil
- Garden waste
- Small gas canisters (up to 500ml)
- General household rubbish
- Light bulbs and fluorescent tubes
- Glass bottles and jars
- Paint
- Paper
- Printer cartridges
- Scrap metal
- Small electrical appliances
- Tyres (on or off rims)
- Vapes
- Wood and timber
- Upholstered sofas and chairs (use the separate container)
This is a summary, not a complete list. If an item isn’t shown, check with the council before you travel.
Book each visit unless you qualify for the Blue Badge, pedestrian or cyclist exemption. Select the appropriate vehicle booking. The 500ml small-canister allowance does not cover larger gas cylinders.
Not accepted
- Asbestos
- Clinical waste
- Dead animals
- Fireworks, ammunition and explosives
- Petrol and other fuel
- Gas cylinders
- Japanese knotweed
- Ragwort
- Business and trade waste
- DIY and construction waste, including rubble
ID and proof of address
- Staff may ask for proof of residency, such as a council tax bill or driving licence, and booking confirmation. Check eligibility if you live outside the Essex County Council area.
Trailers
- Trailers accepted
- Multi-axle trailers are not accepted, except for Blue Badge holders. Horse trailers are not accepted.
About this listing
Listing information
Waltham Abbey Recycling Centre is located at Brooker Road, Waltham Abbey EN9 1JU. Waltham Abbey Tip is for use with residents from the local area only to dispose of their recyclable items or waste. Waltham Abbey 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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