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Recycling at home

Find out what goes in your recycling and rubbish bins at home, and how to get large things taken away.

Find a recycling centre

Find opening hours and policy and site restrictions for your local recycling centre in Essex. Find out which items are accepted.

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Book your slot to visit an Essex County Council recycling centre.

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