Dovercourt Recycling Centre
Westpoint, Main Road, Dovercourt, CO12 4LR
Dovercourt Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Dovercourt, 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
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- 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 Dovercourt Recycling Centre.
Book a slot on the Essex County Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
You must book a slot for your visit.
Who can use it?
Dovercourt 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?
No. Vans are not allowed at Dovercourt Recycling Centre.
Vans, pick-ups, and commercial-type vehicles are prohibited.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
What it does not take
- Clinical Waste
- Construction Waste
- DIY Waste
- Explosives
- Rubble
- Trade Waste
- Tyres
- Vans/Commercial Vehicles
Recycling centres near Dovercourt Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Booking required | Mon, Tue and Thu to Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Wed |
| Kirby-le-Soken Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Booking required | Mon and Fri to Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Tue to Thu |
| Foxhall Recycling Centre | 9 miles | Booking required | Mon, Tue and Thu to Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Wed |
| Lawford Recycling Centre | 9 miles | Booking required | Mon, Tue and Fri to Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Wed and Thu |
| Portmans Walk (Ipswich) Recycling Centre | 11 miles | Booking required | Mon, Tue and Thu to Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Wed |
| Clacton Recycling Centre | 11 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
Towns near Dovercourt Recycling Centre
Dovercourt Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Dovercourt, Harwich, Felixstowe, Walton-on-the-Naze, Frinton-on-Sea, Manningtree, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Clacton-on-Sea, Woodbridge, Brightlingsea, Orford, Aldeburgh and Leiston.
Questions about Dovercourt Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Dovercourt Recycling Centre?
Dovercourt Recycling Centre is open Monday to Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 5pm. It is closed on Thursday and Friday.
Is Dovercourt Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Dovercourt 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 Dovercourt Recycling Centre?
Dovercourt Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take clinical waste, construction waste, DIY waste, explosives, rubble, trade waste, tyres and Vans/Commercial vehicles.
Where is Dovercourt Recycling Centre?
Dovercourt Recycling Centre is at Westpoint, Main Road, Dovercourt, CO12 4LR.
Who runs Dovercourt Recycling Centre?
Dovercourt Recycling Centre is run by Essex County Council.