Lawford Recycling Centre
Riverside Avenue West, Lawford, CO11 1UN
Lawford Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Lawford, 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
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 9am to 5pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 5pm
- Sunday
- 9am to 5pm
Summer hours from 1 March to 15 October are 9am to 5pm. Winter hours from 16 October to 28 February 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 Lawford Recycling Centre.
Book a slot on the Essex County Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
All visitors must book a slot in advance.
Who can use it?
Lawford Recycling Centre is for residents of Essex only.
- What to bring
- Booking confirmation and proof of address.
Can I take a van?
No. Vans are not allowed at Lawford Recycling Centre.
Vans, pick-ups, and commercial vehicles are not permitted.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
What it does not take
- Clinical Waste
- DIY Waste
- Rubble
- Trade Waste
- Tyres
- Vans/Commercial Vehicles
Charges
DIY, construction, and rubble waste are not accepted.
Recycling centres near Lawford Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadleigh Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Booking required | Mon, Tue and Thu to Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Wed |
| Portmans Walk (Ipswich) Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Booking required | Mon, Tue and Thu to Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Wed |
| Dovercourt Recycling Centre | 9 miles | Booking required | Mon to Wed, Sat and Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Thu and Fri |
| Kirby-le-Soken Recycling Centre | 10 miles | Booking required | Mon and Fri to Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Tue to Thu |
| Shrub End Recycling Centre | 10 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Colchester Recycling Centre | 11 miles | Booking varies | Daily 9am to 5pm |
Towns near Lawford Recycling Centre
Lawford Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Manningtree, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Hadleigh, Suffolk, Ipswich, Brightlingsea, Dovercourt, Harwich, Kesgrave, Frinton-on-Sea, Walton-on-the-Naze, Clacton-on-Sea, Felixstowe, Needham Market and Woodbridge.
Questions about Lawford Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Lawford Recycling Centre?
Lawford Recycling Centre is open Monday, Tuesday and Friday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm. It is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Is Lawford Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Lawford 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 Lawford Recycling Centre?
Lawford Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take clinical waste, DIY waste, rubble, trade waste, tyres and Vans/Commercial vehicles.
Where is Lawford Recycling Centre?
Lawford Recycling Centre is at Riverside Avenue West, Lawford, CO11 1UN.
Who runs Lawford Recycling Centre?
Lawford Recycling Centre is run by Essex County Council.