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Harlow Recycling Centre
Did you know?
We've partnered with the experts at Garden Organic to provide a free online course for residents to learn about home composting.
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Used aluminium drink cans can be recycled and back on supermarket shelves as new drink cans in just 60 days.
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Recycling six tea bags in your food caddy generates enough energy to boil a kettle for another cuppa.
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Around 5.9 billion aluminium drinks cans are recycled in the UK every year. That's enough to circle the world almost 18 times if laid end to end.
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Each year, 155,000 tonnes of household electrical waste are discarded, which if recycled could save 2.8 million tonnes of CO2 emissions. That's the equivalent to removing 1.3 million cars from the road!
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You can donate large electrical appliances at some recycling centres for repair and reuse by the Lighthouse Furniture Project. These are then passed on or sold at affordable prices in the local community.
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You can recycle plastic and aluminium coffee pods at recycling centres across Essex thanks to a partnership with Podback.
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Asbestos can be found in many places you may not expect, including items such as old ironing boards, boilers and plant pots. It's extremely dangerous and should never be taken to recycling centres.
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We have developed some community guidelines which set out what to expect from your visit to our recycling centres.
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Almost two thirds of Essex residents report repairing an item in the last three months.
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Over 114,000 tonnes of plastic waste is estimated to go in rubbish bins each Christmas. That's the same weight as over three million emperor penguins!
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.
Residents from nearby areas in Hertfordshire may also currently use this site, thanks to a reciprocal partnership with Hertfordshire County Council allowing cross-border use. Essex residents wishing to visit a Hertfordshire recycling centre will need to apply for a free annual permit.
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 accepts some limited amounts of DIY waste, providing it comes from your own household. Find out what DIY items you can bring.
This recycling centre has a donation point for large electrical appliances.
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.
Book a slot for a van, pick-up or large trailer
Not sure? Find out what ECC defines as a van, pick-up or large trailer.
We will then send you a confirmation email. You may be asked to show your booking confirmation and proof of address at the site.
If you need to cancel your booking, go to your confirmation email and click on the link 'return to my booking.'
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.
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