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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.
Did you know?
What happens to the waste and recycling we collect in Essex?
If you can't repair, reuse or rehome it - recycle it!
Find out how and where you can recycle different items, check out our top tips, and discover where your recycling goes.
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The Waste Hierarchy
The Waste Hierarchy is a way to rate waste management options by what is best for the environment.
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Prevent
Firstly, consider waste prevention. This is the idea of not generating waste in the first place.
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Reuse
Secondly, think about reuse and rehome – does it really need to be thrown in the bin?
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Recycle
Finally, if you do need to throw something away, make sure you dispose of it correctly!
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