Materials taken are cans, car batteries, engine oil, glass, tins, card and paper, green waste, household appliances, metal, paper, plastic bottles, textiles, timber, hardcore and soil.

If you prefer we do offer several recycling banks around the district. A list can be found in the download area.

These sites are run by Essex County Council and any queries or questions regarding these facilities should be directed to their telephone helpline at ContactEssex on 0845 603 7625 further information can be found by clicking on here.

These centres now take all electrical items. Please click here for more information.

Opening hours have now changed as follows:

Between 16 October and end of February - 0800 hrs until 1600 hrs.

Between 1 March and 15 October  - 0800 hrs until 1700 hrs.

Between 1 May and 31 August Tuesdays only - open until 1900 hrs.

 Height barriers operate at all these sites which are set at 1.95 metres. 

• Trailers – carrying residents own household waste will be admitted access to Recycling Centres for Household Waste subject to Health and Safety restrictions and provided there is sufficient space.  If sites are very busy residents may be asked to wait until space is available or return at another time.  At busy times please see centre supervisor for guidance.
• Soil and/or hardcore – are not household waste but construction waste.  As a special service to residents quantities of soil and/or hardcore from a residents own domestic residence will be limited to one average car boot load (with seats up), equivalent to 3 Recycling Centre wheel barrow loads, per household in any 28 day period (combined total of soil and/or hardcore).  A more convenient way to dispose of soil and hardcore and other large quantities of DIY waste is to use a local skip hire service or a ‘bulk bag’ company

CCTV has been introduced to monitor on-site activities.