Harlow Recycling Centre
River Way, Harlow, CM20 2ED
Harlow Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Harlow, 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
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 Harlow 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).
Cars, vans, and trailers require a booked slot. Pedestrians, cyclists, and Blue Badge holders are exempt from booking requirements.
Who can use it?
Harlow Recycling Centre is for residents of Essex and nearby parts of Hertfordshire 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 Harlow Recycling Centre.
Vans and trailers must book a slot online prior to arrival.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
What it does not take
- Ammunition or Explosives
- Business Waste
- Medical Waste
- Trade WasteStrictly forbidden.
- Tyres
Site rules
- Visitors arriving over 15 minutes past their scheduled time might be refused entry.
- A reuse shop is available for donating good quality items like furniture or tools.
Recycling centres near Harlow Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoddesdon Recycling Centre | 6 miles | No booking needed | Mon and Thu to Sun 10am to 5:30pm; closed Tue and Wed |
| Bishop's Stortford Recycling Centre | 6 miles | No booking needed | Mon and Thu to Sun 8:30am to 4pm; closed Tue and Wed |
| Ware Recycling Centre | 8 miles | No booking needed | Daily 10am to 5:30pm |
| Turnford Recycling Centre | 10 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Wed, Sat and Sun 10am to 5:30pm; closed Thu and Fri |
| Great Dunmow Recycling Centre | 12 miles | Booking varies | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Cole Green (Hertford) Recycling Centre | 12 miles | No booking needed | Not listed |
Towns near Harlow Recycling Centre
Harlow Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Sawbridgeworth, Harlow, Bishop's Stortford, Hoddesdon, Epping, Ware, Broxbourne, Chipping Ongar, Stansted Mountfitchet and Great Dunmow.
Questions about Harlow Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Harlow Recycling Centre?
Harlow Recycling Centre is open every day, 9am to 5pm.
Is Harlow Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Harlow Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Harlow Recycling Centre?
Harlow Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take ammunition or explosives, business waste, medical waste, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Harlow Recycling Centre?
Harlow Recycling Centre is at River Way, Harlow, CM20 2ED.
Who runs Harlow Recycling Centre?
Harlow Recycling Centre is run by Essex County Council.