The introduction of a booking system for these types of vehicles will enable us to better manage service demand and 😗 reduce queuing at peak times.

Book your slot to visit a recycling centre in a van

If you want to visit an 😗 Essex recycling centre in a van (including pick-up trucks and any vehicle towing a trailer with more than one axle), 😗 you will need to book a slot in advance. Any vehicle that is 3,500kg (3.5 tonnes) or over, agricultural vehicles, 😗 horse boxes/trailers and tipping flatbeds are not accepted at any of the recycling centres in Essex.

What Essex County Council defines 😗 as a van, pick-up or large trailer.

Please remember, recycling centres only accept household waste and limits apply on DIY and 😗 construction waste.