Together we can make Essex a better place

Love Essex is the official website of the Essex Waste Partnership.

The partnership is made up of the 12 district, city and borough councils in Essex and Essex County Council working together to ensure cost-efficient and sustainable waste management across the county.

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Waste Disposal

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Our services

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Kerbside collections

Find out what goes in your recycling and rubbish bins at home and how to get large items taken away.

This service is run by your local district, borough or city council.

Find your local council

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Visit your local recycling centre

Find your nearest recycling centre, find out which items you can take, and book a slot to visit.

This service is run by Essex County Council.

Visit a recycling centre

Did you know?

What happens to the waste and recycling we collect in Essex?

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The Love Essex Fund is open

Do you have a project or an idea to reduce waste in Essex? Then you could be eligible to apply for a £500 micro-grant from the Love Essex Fund!

Find out more

Latest news

13 January 2025

Love Essex, go green, get reading!

Working with our colleagues in Essex Libraries, we’ve put together a collection of e-books and e-audiobooks for Essex residents to learn more about waste, recycling, and living a more sustainable lifestyle.