Rayleigh Recycling Centre
Did you know?
Recycling six tea bags in your food caddy generates enough energy to boil a kettle for another cuppa!
Did you know?
Every teaspoon of compost is thought to contain up to one billion microorganisms!
Did you know?
Used aluminium drink cans can be recycled and back on supermarket shelves as new drink cans in as little as 60 days.
Did you know?
Around 5.9 billion aluminium drinks cans are recycled in the UK every year. That's enough to circle the world almost 18 times if laid end to end.
Who can use this recycling centre
You must be a resident in the statutory area of Essex County Council to use this site. Staff may ask for proof of residency from visitors (such as a council tax bill or driving licence). If you are unsure of your local council area you can use GOV.UK's postcode checker.
What you can bring to this recycling centre
Please remember, our recycling centres only accept household waste. For more information on what you can dispose of, visit what our recycling centres can accept.
This site accepts some limited amounts of DIY waste, providing it comes from your own household. Find out what DIY items you can bring.
You'll also need to accept our policy and site restrictions.
Book a slot
You will need to book a slot to visit this recycling centre, unless you are a Blue Badge holder, pedestrian or cyclist. There is no charge to book, but you need to make a booking each time you visit.
Note: this site does not accept bookings for vans.
We will then send you a confirmation email. You may be asked to show your booking confirmation and proof of address at the site.
If you need to cancel your booking, go to your confirmation email and click on the link 'return to my booking.'
If you cannot book online, could you ask a friend or family member to help? If not, call Essex County Council on 0345 743 0430, from 8.30am to 5pm.
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