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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.

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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

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

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Give your pre-loved furniture a new home!

Visit our new reuse directory to find projects and organisations that accept donations of furniture and appliances near you.

Find your local reuse organisation
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Latest news

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17 March 2025

Recycling centre recap!

Catch up on all news you may have missed about recycling centres in Essex, including new services and site improvements.

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10 March 2025

Food Waste Action Week 2025

To celebrate Food Waste Action Week (17 to 23 March), we are giving away a selection of handy tools to help a lucky winner reduce their food waste.

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This website is run by the Essex Waste Partnership