Clacton Recycling Centre
Rush Green Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 7BL
Clacton Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Clacton-on-Sea, 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 5pm
Summer hours from March 1 to October 15 are 9am to 5pm. Winter hours from October 16 to February 28 are 9am to 4pm.
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 Clacton Recycling Centre.
Book a slot on the Essex County Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
You must book a slot for cars and vans, but pedestrians, cyclists, and Blue Badge holders do not need to book.
Who can use it?
Clacton Recycling Centre is for residents of the Essex County Council area 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 Clacton Recycling Centre.
Vans must book a slot.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
What it does not take
- Business Waste
- Clinical Waste
- Commercial Waste
- Trade Waste
- Tyres
Site rules
- A reuse shop is available on site.
- Only household waste is accepted.
Recycling centres near Clacton Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirby-le-Soken Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Booking required | Mon and Fri to Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Tue to Thu |
| Dovercourt Recycling Centre | 11 miles | Booking required | Mon to Wed, Sat and Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Thu and Fri |
| Lawford Recycling Centre | 11 miles | Booking required | Mon, Tue and Fri to Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Wed and Thu |
| Shrub End Recycling Centre | 13 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Colchester Recycling Centre | 13 miles | Booking varies | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Felixstowe Recycling Centre | 16 miles | Booking required | Mon, Tue and Thu to Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Wed |
Towns near Clacton Recycling Centre
Clacton Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Clacton-on-Sea, Brightlingsea, Frinton-on-Sea, Walton-on-the-Naze, Wivenhoe, West Mersea and Colchester.
Questions about Clacton Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Clacton Recycling Centre?
Clacton Recycling Centre is open every day, 9am to 5pm.
Is Clacton Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Clacton 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 Clacton Recycling Centre?
Clacton Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take business waste, clinical waste, commercial waste, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Clacton Recycling Centre?
Clacton Recycling Centre is at Rush Green Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 7BL.
Who runs Clacton Recycling Centre?
Clacton Recycling Centre is run by Essex County Council.