Every year an estimated 155,000 tonnes of electrical items are thrown away in the UK, instead of reusing or recycling them. These are products that either have a plug or need batteries to work.

Hazardous waste is not accepted at any Essex County Council (ECC) recycling centre.

Business waste is not accepted at any Essex County Council (ECC) recycling centre.

Essex County Council (ECC) recycling centres are licenced by the Environment Agency and are for household waste only.

A booking process is in place at all 21 Essex County Council recycling centres.

It's not one-size fits all - make food recycling work for you

Love your Period is an award-winning Essex campaign that offers information and guidance on reusable period products to help you make your own informed choice.

Cloth nappies are not only better for your baby than single use alternatives, but they can save you money and also help protect the environment.​

To help Essex residents get started with home composting, you can purchase a subsidised compost bin for your garden.

Composting your food and garden waste is a great way to improve the soil in your garden, support wildlife, and save you money.