Pitsea Recycling Centre
Brackendale Avenue, Pitsea, Basildon, SS13 3BG
Pitsea Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Basildon, run by Essex County Council. Some visits need a booking and others do not.
Get directions to Pitsea Recycling Centre in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
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 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?
It depends on the visit. Some visits to Pitsea 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).
Booking is mandatory for cars and vans, though pedestrians, cyclists, and Blue Badge holders are exempt.
Who can use it?
Pitsea 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?
Yes, if you book. Vans and trailers need a booked slot at Pitsea Recycling Centre.
Vans must book a slot to visit.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Business Waste
- Clinical Waste
- Commercial Waste
- Fire Extinguishers
- Trade Waste
- Tyres
Charges
Small quantities of DIY and construction waste from households are accepted.
Site rules
- There is a reuse shop on the premises.
Recycling centres near Pitsea Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canvey Island Recycling Centre | 3 miles | Booking required | Mon to Sat 9am to 5pm; Sun 9am to 4pm |
| Rayleigh Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Linford Recycling Centre | 5 miles | No booking needed | Daily 8am to 4pm |
| Leigh Marshes Recycling Centre | 6 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 8am to 5pm; closed Wed |
| South Woodham Ferrers Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Booking required | Mon and Thu to Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Tue and Wed |
| Stock Road Recycling Centre | 9 miles | Booking varies | Mon to Wed and Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 8am to 5pm; closed Thu |
Towns near Pitsea Recycling Centre
Pitsea Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Basildon, Benfleet, Wickford, Canvey Island, Stanford-le-Hope, Hadleigh, Essex, Rayleigh, Billericay, Leigh on Sea, Ingatestone and Brentwood.
Questions about Pitsea Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Pitsea Recycling Centre?
Pitsea Recycling Centre is open every day, 9am to 5pm.
Is Pitsea Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Pitsea 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 Pitsea Recycling Centre?
Pitsea Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take asbestos, business waste, clinical waste, commercial waste, fire extinguishers, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Pitsea Recycling Centre?
Pitsea Recycling Centre is at Brackendale Avenue, Pitsea, Basildon, SS13 3BG.
Who runs Pitsea Recycling Centre?
Pitsea Recycling Centre is run by Essex County Council.