Together we can make Essex a better place

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.

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Our services

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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.

Find your local 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

Did you know?

What happens to the waste and recycling we collect in Essex?

Watch our helpful video series

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Latest news

Tall poles have been installed in front of each bin, each with a large sign showing which material goes where. The bins are numbered, and the poles are visible above vehicle height.

2 May 2025

Colchester Recycling Centre is the spotlight of a new video

Colchester Recycling Centre is spotlighted in a new video on how to make the most of your recycling centre. The site reopened at full capacity in March following essential surface repair work being carried out.

Left image: uniform on railing, right image: bike repair, middle: sewing machine.

9 April 2025

Meet the Love Essex Fund winners!

This funding round, we received a record 105 applications for the Love Essex Fund. Read about the successful applicants here.

A light green background with a selection of items of furniture personified with googlye eyes. The image reads: “Having a clear out? Give your pre-loved furniture a second life with loads of free and easy ways to pass it on”.

31 March 2025

Make space, not waste thanks to our reuse directory

Tempted by a spring clean this month? Take part in the “Make Space, Not Waste” campaign and donate your unwanted items of furniture to your local reuse organisation.