In Essex, your kerbside waste and recycling is collected by your local district, city or borough council. Once collected, Essex County Council is responsible for disposing of the waste.
Essex County Council is also responsible for managing the 21 recycling centres across the county.

It's a crime not to care what happens to your waste! Find out how to ensure your rubbish is not fly-tipped in Essex, and how to report fly-tipping incidents.

The partnership between Freegle and Essex County Council is a best practice example of how the public sector can support the not-for-profit sector, to achieve better outcomes for Essex residents.

Freegle is an online platform that allows you to give and get items for free in your local community.

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

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

A menstrual cup is a small flexible cup usually made from silicone or rubber, which is folded and inserted so that it sits just below the cervix. If you are used to using tampons, the cup could be a good option for you.

Reusable sanitary pads or liners clip to your underwear. They are super-absorbent, gentle on your skin, and come in a wide range of styles and sizes. Simply wear, wash and reuse!

Period pants are a pair of underwear with a built-in pad. They come in various sizes, absorbencies, and designs to fit your needs.

Reusable products aren't just for periods. They are a great alternative for perimenopause, pregnancy and incontinence leaks.