Chigwell Recycling Centre

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Who can use this recycling centre

You must be a resident in the statutory area of Essex County Council to use this site. Staff may ask for proof of residency from visitors (such as a council tax bill or driving licence). If you are unsure of your local council area you can use GOV.UK's postcode checker.

All users of this site will need to accept our policy and site restrictions and follow our community guidelines.

What you can bring to this recycling centre

Please remember, our recycling centres only accept household waste.  For more information on what you can dispose of, visit what our recycling centres can accept.

This recycling centre has a donation point for large electrical appliances.

This recycling centre does not accept DIY waste or rubble. Find a recycling centre that accepts DIY waste.

Book a slot

You will need to book a slot to visit this recycling centre, unless you are a Blue Badge holder, pedestrian or cyclist. There is no charge to book, but you need to make a booking each time you visit.

Note: this recycling centre does not accept bookings for vans, pick-ups or large trailers.

Book a slot for a car

If you cannot book online, could you ask a friend or family member to help?  If not, call Essex County Council on 0345 743 0430, from 8.30am to 5pm.

Next steps

We will then send you a confirmation email.  You may be asked to show your booking confirmation and proof of address at the site.

Reschedule or cancel your booking

If you need to reschedule or cancel your booking, go to your confirmation email and click on the relevant link.

Venue
location
Address

Luxborough Lane
Chigwell
IG7 5AA
United Kingdom

Accessibility

Information on disabled access to the recycling centre can be found on AccessAble, formerly Disabled Go.

Venue opening times

Open

16 October to end of February

9am to 4pm every day except Wednesday and Thursday.

1 March to 15 October

9am to 5pm every day except Wednesday and Thursday.

Closed

Every Wednesday and Thursday.

Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve closed from 1pm.

Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

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