Maldon Recycling Centre

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Did you know?

We throw away 1.7 million tonnes of edible fresh fruit and vegetables from our homes every year in the UK.

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Did you know?

46% of the potatoes bought in the UK are wasted.

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Did you know?

23% of the carrots bought in the UK are wasted.

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Did you know?

You can recycle coffee pods at recycling centres through our partnership with Podback.

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Did you know?

Learn more about waste, recycling, and living a more sustainable lifestyle with a collection of e-books and e-audio from Essex Libraries.

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Did you know?

Over the past 3 years, 60% of fly tips in Essex have been household waste.

Please dispose of your waste responsibly.

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Did you know?

You can be fined or prosecuted if your waste is fly tipped, even by someone else.

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Did you know?

When food is recycled it creates green energy and fertiliser, reducing our need to use fossil fuels.

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Did you know?

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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Did you know?

We have developed some community guidelines which set out what to expect from your visit to our recycling centres.

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Did you know?

You can purchase a reduced price compost bin to help you get started with composting your garden waste at home.

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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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Did you know?

Asbestos can be found places you may not expect, including items such as old ironing boards, boilers and plant pots.

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Did you know?

Electrical items containing chargeable built-in batteries can catch fire if crushed or damaged.

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Did you know?

In 2023 there were over 1,200 battery fires in bin lorries and at waste sites in the UK.

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 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 car

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.

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

Park Drive
Maldon
CM9 5UR
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.

1 March to 15 October

9am to 5pm every day.

Closed

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

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

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