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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.

Visit a recycling centre

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Enjoy a low-waste Christmas

 

Read our informative and inspiring Christmas articles, and stay up to date with seasonal bin collection and recycling centre information.

Visit the Love Essex Christmas Hub
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Latest news

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21 November 2024

Staff abuse at recycling centres

Unfortunately, recycling centre employees across Essex have experienced an increase in incidents of abuse at work. We have created a video entitled 'We are real, we deserve respect' to remind everyone to treat each other with respect and kindness.

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