Rayleigh Recycling Centre
Castle Road, Rayleigh, SS6 7QF
Rayleigh Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Rayleigh, 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
- 9am to 5pm
- Thursday
- 9am to 5pm
- Friday
- 9am to 5pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 5pm
- Sunday
- 9am to 5pm
From early March to mid-October, the site is open 9am to 5pm. From mid-October to late February, it is open 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 Rayleigh Recycling Centre.
Book a slot on the Essex County Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
Car drivers must book a slot, but pedestrians, cyclists, and Blue Badge holders do not need to do so.
Who can use it?
Rayleigh 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 Rayleigh Recycling Centre.
Vans, pick-ups, and large trailers are prohibited.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
What it does not take
- Business Waste
- Commercial Waste
- Medical Waste
- Trade Waste
- Tyres
- Vans/Commercial Vehicles
Charges
Small amounts of DIY waste from your household are accepted.
Site rules
- A reuse shop is available at the site.
Recycling centres near Rayleigh Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Marshes Recycling Centre | 3 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 8am to 5pm; closed Wed |
| Canvey Island Recycling Centre | 4 miles | Booking required | Mon to Sat 9am to 5pm; Sun 9am to 4pm |
| South Woodham Ferrers Recycling Centre | 4 miles | Booking required | Mon and Thu to Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Tue and Wed |
| Pitsea Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Booking varies | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Stock Road Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Booking varies | Mon to Wed and Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 8am to 5pm; closed Thu |
| Burnham-on-Crouch Recycling Centre | 9 miles | Booking required | Mon and Fri to Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Tue to Thu |
Towns near Rayleigh Recycling Centre
Rayleigh Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Rayleigh, Hadleigh, Essex, Benfleet, Leigh on Sea, Wickford, Canvey Island, Rochford, South Woodham Ferrers, Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Billericay, Shoeburyness, Stanford-le-Hope, Burnham-on-Crouch and Maldon.
Questions about Rayleigh Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Rayleigh Recycling Centre?
Rayleigh Recycling Centre is open every day, 9am to 5pm.
Is Rayleigh Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Rayleigh 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 Rayleigh Recycling Centre?
Rayleigh Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take business waste, commercial waste, medical waste, trade waste, tyres and Vans/Commercial vehicles.
Where is Rayleigh Recycling Centre?
Rayleigh Recycling Centre is at Castle Road, Rayleigh, SS6 7QF.
Who runs Rayleigh Recycling Centre?
Rayleigh Recycling Centre is run by Essex County Council.