Colchester Recycling Centre
Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0SL
Colchester Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Colchester, 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
Between 1 March and 15 October, the site is open 9am to 5pm. From 16 October to 28 February, it is open 9am to 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 Colchester 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).
All visitors must book a slot, with the exception of pedestrians, cyclists, and Blue Badge holders.
Who can use it?
Colchester 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 Colchester Recycling Centre.
Vans are required to book an appointment.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
What it does not take
- Ammunition
- Business Waste
- Commercial Waste
- Trade WasteThis material is strictly forbidden.
- Tyres
Site rules
- A reuse shop is provided.
Recycling centres near Colchester Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shrub End Recycling Centre | 1 mile | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Witham Recycling Centre | 9 miles | Booking required | Mon to Wed and Fri to Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Thu |
| Lawford Recycling Centre | 11 miles | Booking required | Mon, Tue and Fri to Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Wed and Thu |
| Maldon Recycling Centre | 11 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Sudbury Recycling Centre | 13 miles | Booking required | Mon, Tue and Thu to Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Wed |
| Braintree Recycling Centre | 13 miles | Booking varies | Daily 9am to 5pm |
Towns near Colchester Recycling Centre
Colchester Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Colchester, Wivenhoe, Coggeshall, West Mersea, Brightlingsea, Witham, Halstead, Braintree, Sudbury and Clacton-on-Sea.
Questions about Colchester Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Colchester Recycling Centre?
Colchester Recycling Centre is open every day, 9am to 5pm.
Is Colchester Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Colchester Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Colchester Recycling Centre?
Colchester Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take ammunition, business waste, commercial waste, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Colchester Recycling Centre?
Colchester Recycling Centre is at Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0SL.
Who runs Colchester Recycling Centre?
Colchester Recycling Centre is run by Essex County Council.