Find recycling centres

Recycling centres

Recycling centres, also known as dumps or tips, are run by Essex County Council.

There are 2 recycling centres in the Epping Forest district:

1. Chigwell recycling centre, Luxborough Lane, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 5AA
2. Waltham Abbey recycling centre, Brooker Road, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1JU

Booking system planned for Essex recycling centres

From Monday 13 March a booking system will be trialled for all vehicles at Essex recycling centres.

Find out more:

• Essex County Council news story – Booking system planned for Essex recycling centres
• Love Essex – Recycling centre bookings
• Love Essex – Find a recycling centre in Essex

Recycling and bottle banks

Recycling and bottle banks are provided across the district for you to take recyclable materials.

• Buckhurst Hill – Queens Road car park (lower)
• Chigwell – Limes Farm (opp Londis)
• Loughton – Oakwood Hill
• Loughton – Traps Hill
• Loughton – Loughton Way / Valley Hill
• North Weald – Hurricane Way
• Ongar – Bansons Lane
• Roydon – Beaumont Road car park
• Waltham Abbey  – Hillhouse car park
• Waltham Abbey – Quaker Lane car park

Recycling locator

Helping you recycle and pass on your unwanted items for re-use:

• Find your local recycling location on Recycle Now