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You will need to book a slot to visit this recycling centre. You can book your slot up to 2 weeks in advance. For further information read our bookings page.
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 check here.
Rayleigh Recycling Centre, Castle Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7QF
Information on disabled access to the recycling centre can be found on AccessAble, formerly Disabled Go.
9am to 4pm every day.
9am to 5pm every day.
Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve closed from 1pm.
Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
You will need to book in advance to visit this recycling centre.* You can book your slot up to two weeks in advance.
Book your slot to visit Rayleigh Recycling Centre
*Blue Badge holders are not required to make a booking.
Recycling centre bookings terms and conditions.
To cancel a booking, please follow the link in your booking confirmation.
Vans, pick-ups, other commercial-type vehicles and any towed trailer with more than one axle – including those privately owned - are not allowed to use this site. Please check what Essex County Council defines as a van, pick-up or large trailer.
Customers attempting to park prohibited vehicles outside the site and carry waste in will be turned away.
Rayleigh Recycling Centre accept small quantities of some DIY and construction waste, providing you have completed the work yourself and it is from your own household.
In any 28-day period you may not exceed each of the following:
In any 6-month period you may not exceed each of the following:
Your nearest recycling centre that accepts vans and limited DIY waste is Pitsea.
The following items cannot be taken to any ECC recycling centre. You must arrange a separate collection or disposal of these items.
Find out how to correctly dispose of household hazardous waste in Essex.
