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Find out how to get rid of your rubbish, reduce your waste and recycle more in Essex.

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 site restrictions for your local recycling centre in Essex. Also known as the tip or dump.

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How to compost this autumn

Find out how to compost at home during autumn.

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Ideas to help reduce your plastic

Find out how you can reduce your plastic waste in Essex by making some easy switches. Together we can make a difference.

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Ideas on how to reduce your household waste

Find ideas on how to reduce your household waste in Essex, store recycling so it takes up less space and how to put your garden waste to better use.

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