Braintree Recycling Centre
Springwood Drive, Braintree, CM7 2YN
Braintree Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Braintree, run by Essex County Council. Some visits need a booking and others do not.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 9am to 5pm
- Tuesday
- 9am to 5pm
- Wednesday
- 9am to 5pm
- Thursday
- 9am to 5pm
- Friday
- 9am to 5pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 5pm
- Sunday
- 9am to 5pm
During winter months, the site shuts at 4pm.
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
- Boxing Day26 December
- Closed
- New Year's Day1 January
- Closed
Do you need to book?
It depends on the visit. Some visits to Braintree Recycling Centre need a booking and others do not.
When you need one, book on the Essex County Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
You must reserve a slot for cars, vans, and large trailers. Blue Badge holders, pedestrians, and cyclists are exempt from this requirement.
Who can use it?
Braintree Recycling Centre is for residents of Essex only.
- What to bring
- Booking confirmation and proof of address.
Can I take a van?
Yes, if you book. Vans and trailers need a booked slot at Braintree Recycling Centre.
Vans and large trailers must reserve a slot to visit.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
What it does not take
- Commercial Waste
- Trade Waste
- Tyres
Recycling centres near Braintree Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Dunmow Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Booking varies | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Witham Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Booking required | Mon to Wed and Fri to Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Thu |
| Chelmsford Recycling Centre | 9 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Sudbury Recycling Centre | 12 miles | Booking required | Mon, Tue and Thu to Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Wed |
| Colchester Recycling Centre | 13 miles | Booking varies | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Maldon Recycling Centre | 13 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
Towns near Braintree Recycling Centre
Braintree Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Braintree, Halstead, Coggeshall, Great Dunmow, Witham, Clare, Sudbury and Haverhill.
Questions about Braintree Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Braintree Recycling Centre?
Braintree Recycling Centre is open every day, 9am to 5pm.
Is Braintree Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Braintree Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Braintree Recycling Centre?
Braintree Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take commercial waste, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Braintree Recycling Centre?
Braintree Recycling Centre is at Springwood Drive, Braintree, CM7 2YN.
Who runs Braintree Recycling Centre?
Braintree Recycling Centre is run by Essex County Council.