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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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.

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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.

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

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The recycling and waste journey

Do you ever wonder what happens to your recycling and waste once it’s been collected? If so, we can help!

Find out about our series of videos that detail the journeys of different types of waste, and tell us what you'd like to see.

Watch the videos

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Latest news

Tall poles have been installed in front of each bin, each with a large sign showing which material goes where. The bins are numbered, and the poles are visible above vehicle height.

2 May 2025

Colchester Recycling Centre is the spotlight of a new video

Colchester Recycling Centre is spotlighted in a new video on how to make the most of your recycling centre. The site reopened at full capacity in March following essential surface repair work being carried out.

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9 April 2025

Meet the Love Essex Fund winners!

This funding round, we received a record 105 applications for the Love Essex Fund. Read about the successful applicants here.

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31 March 2025

Make space, not waste thanks to our reuse directory

Tempted by a spring clean this month? Take part in the “Make Space, Not Waste” campaign and donate your unwanted items of furniture to your local reuse organisation.

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The Waste Hierarchy

The Waste Hierarchy is a way to rate waste management options by what is best for the environment.

Find out about the Waste Hierarchy

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Prevent

Firstly, consider waste prevention. This is the idea of not generating waste in the first place.

Find out how to prevent waste

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Reuse and repair

Secondly, think about reuse and repair – does it really need to be thrown in the bin?

Find out how to reuse or repair

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Recycle

Finally, if you do need to throw something away, make sure you dispose of it correctly!

Find out how and where you can recycle your items

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This website is run by the Essex Waste Partnership

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