Kirby-le-Soken Recycling Centre
Upper Kirby Street, Kirby-le-Soken, CO13 0ET
Kirby-le-Soken Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Kirby-le-Soken, run by Essex County Council. You need to book before you visit.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 9am to 5pm
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 9am to 5pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 5pm
- Sunday
- 9am to 5pm
Opening times are 9am to 5pm during the summer season and 9am to 4pm during the winter season.
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 Kirby-le-Soken Recycling Centre.
Book a slot on the Essex County Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
You must book a slot for every visit, including for cars.
Who can use it?
Kirby-le-Soken 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 Kirby-le-Soken 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
- Rubble
- Trade Waste
- Tyres
- Vans/Commercial Vehicles
Recycling centres near Kirby-le-Soken Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dovercourt Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Booking required | Mon to Wed, Sat and Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Thu and Fri |
| Clacton Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Felixstowe Recycling Centre | 9 miles | Booking required | Mon, Tue and Thu to Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Wed |
| Lawford Recycling Centre | 10 miles | Booking required | Mon, Tue and Fri to Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Wed and Thu |
| Foxhall Recycling Centre | 13 miles | Booking required | Mon, Tue and Thu to Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Wed |
| Portmans Walk (Ipswich) Recycling Centre | 14 miles | Booking required | Mon, Tue and Thu to Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Wed |
Towns near Kirby-le-Soken Recycling Centre
Kirby-le-Soken Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Walton-on-the-Naze, Frinton-on-Sea, Dovercourt, Clacton-on-Sea, Harwich, Felixstowe, Brightlingsea, Manningtree, Wivenhoe and Orford.
Questions about Kirby-le-Soken Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Kirby-le-Soken Recycling Centre?
Kirby-le-Soken Recycling Centre is open Monday and Friday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm. It is closed on Tuesday to Thursday.
Is Kirby-le-Soken Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Kirby-le-Soken 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 Kirby-le-Soken Recycling Centre?
Kirby-le-Soken 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, rubble, trade waste, tyres and Vans/Commercial vehicles.
Where is Kirby-le-Soken Recycling Centre?
Kirby-le-Soken Recycling Centre is at Upper Kirby Street, Kirby-le-Soken, CO13 0ET.
Who runs Kirby-le-Soken Recycling Centre?
Kirby-le-Soken Recycling Centre is run by Essex County Council.