Linford Recycling Centre
Buckingham Hill Road, Linford, SS17 0PP
Linford Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Linford, run by Thurrock Council. You can visit without booking.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 8am to 4pm
- Tuesday
- 8am to 4pm
- Wednesday
- 8am to 4pm
- Thursday
- 8am to 4pm
- Friday
- 8am to 4pm
- Saturday
- 8am to 4pm
- Sunday
- 8am to 4pm
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Christmas Eve24 December
- Closed
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
- Boxing Day26 December
- Closed
- New Year's Eve31 December
- Shorter hours, 8am to 12pm
- New Year's Day1 January
- Closed
- Good Friday
- Closed
- Easter Sunday
- Closed
Do you need to book?
No. You can visit Linford Recycling Centre without booking.
Cars can visit without a booked slot.
Who can use it?
Linford Recycling Centre is for residents of Thurrock only.
- What to bring
- Proof of address, such as a utility or council tax bill.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Linford Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Thurrock Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Small vans, pickups, and cars towing trailers need a permit. Trailers are restricted to Tuesdays and Thursdays, must be single-axle, and under 1.8 metres long. Six visits annually.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Cooking Oil
- Electricals
- Furniture
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Wood
What it does not take
- Fire Extinguishers
- Gas Bottles
- Hazardous Chemicals
- Tyres
Site rules
- The entrance gates shut fifteen minutes before the site closes.
- A height restriction of 1.8 metres applies at the entrance.
- You cannot turn right into the facility when driving south along Buckingham Hill Road.
Recycling centres near Linford Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitsea Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Booking varies | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Pepperhill Household Waste Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Booking required | Mon to Sat 8am to 4:30pm; Sun 9am to 4pm |
| Canvey Island Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Booking required | Mon to Sat 9am to 5pm; Sun 9am to 4pm |
| Gerpins Lane Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 7:30am to 4:30pm |
| Cuxton Recycling Centre | 9 miles | Booking required | Daily 8am to 4pm |
| Thames Road Recycling Centre | 9 miles | No booking needed | Daily 7:30am to 4pm |
Towns near Linford Recycling Centre
Linford Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Stanford-le-Hope, Tilbury, Grays, Gravesend, Basildon, Northfleet, South Ockendon, Ebbsfleet Valley, Canvey Island, Billericay, Strood and Brentwood.
Questions about Linford Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Linford Recycling Centre?
Linford Recycling Centre is open every day, 8am to 4pm.
Is Linford Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Linford Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. On New Year's Eve, it opens 8am to 12pm.
What can I take to Linford Recycling Centre?
Linford Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, cooking oil, electricals, furniture, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics and wood. It does not take fire extinguishers, gas bottles, hazardous chemicals and tyres.
Where is Linford Recycling Centre?
Linford Recycling Centre is at Buckingham Hill Road, Linford, SS17 0PP.
Who runs Linford Recycling Centre?
Linford Recycling Centre is run by Thurrock Council.