Canvey Island Recycling Centre
Canvey Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0QY
Canvey Island Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Canvey Island, run by Essex County Council. You need to book before you visit.
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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 4pm
Summer hours operate from March to mid-October, while winter hours apply from mid-October to the end of February.
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Christmas Eve24 December
- Shorter hours, 9am to 1pm
- New Year's Eve31 December
- Shorter hours, 9am to 1pm
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
- Boxing Day26 December
- Closed
- New Year's Day1 January
- Closed
Do you need to book?
Yes. You need to book before you visit Canvey Island Recycling Centre.
Book a slot on the Essex County Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
You must reserve a slot for every visit.
Who can use it?
Canvey Island Recycling Centre is for residents of Essex only.
- What to bring
- Booking confirmation and proof of address.
Can I take a van?
No. Vans are not allowed at Canvey Island Recycling Centre.
Vans, pick-ups, and large trailers are not permitted.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
What it does not take
- Construction Waste
- DIY Waste
- Rubble
- Trade Waste
- Tyres
- Vans/Commercial Vehicles
Recycling centres near Canvey Island Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitsea Recycling Centre | 3 miles | Booking varies | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Leigh Marshes Recycling Centre | 3 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 8am to 5pm; closed Wed |
| Rayleigh Recycling Centre | 4 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Stock Road Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Booking varies | Mon to Wed and Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 8am to 5pm; closed Thu |
| Linford Recycling Centre | 7 miles | No booking needed | Daily 8am to 4pm |
| South Woodham Ferrers Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Booking required | Mon and Thu to Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Tue and Wed |
Towns near Canvey Island Recycling Centre
Canvey Island Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Canvey Island, Benfleet, Hadleigh, Essex, Leigh on Sea, Rayleigh, Basildon, Wickford, Stanford-le-Hope, Southend-on-Sea, Rochford, South Woodham Ferrers, Shoeburyness and Sheerness.
Questions about Canvey Island Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Canvey Island Recycling Centre?
Canvey Island Recycling Centre is open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm; Sunday, 9am to 4pm.
Is Canvey Island Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Canvey Island Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. On Christmas Eve, it opens 9am to 1pm. On New Year's Eve, it opens 9am to 1pm.
What can I take to Canvey Island Recycling Centre?
Canvey Island Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take construction waste, DIY waste, rubble, trade waste, tyres and Vans/Commercial vehicles.
Where is Canvey Island Recycling Centre?
Canvey Island Recycling Centre is at Canvey Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0QY.
Who runs Canvey Island Recycling Centre?
Canvey Island Recycling Centre is run by Essex County Council.