Great Dunmow Recycling Centre
Hoblongs Industrial Estate, Chelmsford Road, Great Dunmow, CM6 1XG
Great Dunmow Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Great Dunmow, 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
Summer hours run from early March to mid-October, operating 9am to 5pm. Winter hours apply from mid-October to late February, operating 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 Great Dunmow 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).
Most visitors must book a slot, though Blue Badge holders, pedestrians, and cyclists are exempt.
Who can use it?
Great Dunmow Recycling Centre is for residents of the Essex County Council area only.
- What to bring
- Proof of address.
Can I take a van?
Yes, if you book. Vans and trailers need a booked slot at Great Dunmow Recycling Centre.
Vans must book a slot before visiting.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
What it does not take
- Business Waste
- Commercial Waste
- Trade Waste
- Tyres
Site rules
- Only household waste is permitted.
Recycling centres near Great Dunmow Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Booking varies | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Bishop's Stortford Recycling Centre | 8 miles | No booking needed | Mon and Thu to Sun 8:30am to 4pm; closed Tue and Wed |
| Chelmsford Recycling Centre | 10 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Saffron Walden Recycling Centre | 11 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Harlow Recycling Centre | 12 miles | Booking varies | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Witham Recycling Centre | 13 miles | Booking required | Mon to Wed and Fri to Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Thu |
Towns near Great Dunmow Recycling Centre
Great Dunmow Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Great Dunmow, Braintree, Stansted Mountfitchet, Bishop's Stortford, Chelmsford, Sawbridgeworth, Saffron Walden, Halstead and Haverhill.
Questions about Great Dunmow Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Great Dunmow Recycling Centre?
Great Dunmow Recycling Centre is open every day, 9am to 5pm.
Is Great Dunmow Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Great Dunmow Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Great Dunmow Recycling Centre?
Great Dunmow Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take business waste, commercial waste, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Great Dunmow Recycling Centre?
Great Dunmow Recycling Centre is at Hoblongs Industrial Estate, Chelmsford Road, Great Dunmow, CM6 1XG.
Who runs Great Dunmow Recycling Centre?
Great Dunmow Recycling Centre is run by Essex County Council.