Shrub End Recycling Centre
Shrub End Road, Colchester, CO3 4RN
Shrub End Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Colchester, 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 operates 9am to 5pm. From mid-October to late February, it operates 9am to 4pm.
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- 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 Shrub End Recycling Centre.
Book a slot on the Essex County Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
Every car and van must reserve a time, though cyclists, pedestrians, and those with a Blue Badge are exempt.
Who can use it?
Shrub End Recycling Centre is for residents of Essex County Council or reciprocal Suffolk 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 Shrub End Recycling Centre.
Vans must reserve 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
- Business Waste
- Commercial Waste
- Explosives
- Trade Waste
- Tyres
Site rules
- A shop for reused items is located at the facility.
Recycling centres near Shrub End Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester Recycling Centre | 1 mile | Booking varies | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Lawford Recycling Centre | 10 miles | Booking required | Mon, Tue and Fri to Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Wed and Thu |
| Witham Recycling Centre | 10 miles | Booking required | Mon to Wed and Fri to Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Thu |
| Maldon Recycling Centre | 12 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Clacton Recycling Centre | 13 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Sudbury Recycling Centre | 13 miles | Booking required | Mon, Tue and Thu to Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Wed |
Towns near Shrub End Recycling Centre
Shrub End Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Colchester, Wivenhoe, West Mersea, Coggeshall, Brightlingsea, Manningtree, Witham, Halstead, Hadleigh, Suffolk, Sudbury and Clacton-on-Sea.
Questions about Shrub End Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Shrub End Recycling Centre?
Shrub End Recycling Centre is open every day, 9am to 5pm.
Is Shrub End Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Shrub End Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Shrub End Recycling Centre?
Shrub End 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, explosives, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Shrub End Recycling Centre?
Shrub End Recycling Centre is at Shrub End Road, Colchester, CO3 4RN.
Who runs Shrub End Recycling Centre?
Shrub End Recycling Centre is run by Essex County Council.