From Monday 13 March 2023, you will need to book a slot to visit an Essex County Council recycling centre to dispose of your household waste

A booking process will help to reduce queues, manage congestion both in and around the sites, and improve the customer experience.

Please note, this is a trial and it is an extension of the current booking process that is already in place for large vehicles at our van-friendly sites, and for all vehicles at Rayleigh Recycling Centre.

So far, both trials have been effective in smoothing the pattern of demand across operating hours and reducing both queues and congestion.

The booking system is not applicable to Blue Badge holders or for pedestrians.

For more, visit: loveessex.org/bookings