Harlow Recycling Centre & Tip: Opening Times & Booking Rules
Your quick guide to Harlow Recycling Centre in Harlow, covering everything from daily opening times to essex county council policies on car bookings, check what items you can safely leave at this Essex rubbish tip.
Location & Address
Temple Bank
Harlow, Essex
CM20 2DY
Contact Information
Phone Number
0345 743 0430Tip Opening Times
Summer Hours
1 March to 15 October
- monday 09:00 - 17:00
- tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
- wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
- thursday 09:00 - 17:00
- friday 09:00 - 17:00
- saturday 09:00 - 17:00
- sunday 09:00 - 17:00
Winter Hours
16 October to 28 February
- monday 09:00 - 16:00
- tuesday 09:00 - 16:00
- wednesday 09:00 - 16:00
- thursday 09:00 - 16:00
- friday 09:00 - 16:00
- saturday 09:00 - 16:00
- sunday 09:00 - 16:00
Holiday & Closures
Bank Holidays
09:00 - 16:00
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Accepted Items
Rejected Items
Can I drop my fridge off here?
Yes, it is perfectly fine to bring a fridge.
Do you recycle mattresses?
No, mattresses cannot be dropped off at this centre.
Will they accept a couch at this site?
Yes, this site accommodates bulky items like sofas.
What to know before visiting Harlow Tip
1Making Your Way to River Way
Located deep within the bustling industrial estate just off the A414, accessing this depot is highly convenient for town dwellers. Look out for the large retail warehouses as you approach the entrance of the tip.
2Pre-Booking Your Vehicle's Entry
An internet-based reservation is an absolute necessity before you set off. Gatekeepers expect to see your booking confirmation on your smartphone screen, along with a photocard driving licence verifying your Essex postcode.
3Guarding Against Slips and Trips
The tarmac here can get remarkably slippery, especially after a downpour, so sturdy boots are highly advised. It is also wise to break down your cardboard boxes at home to minimize your time outside the car at the rubbish tip.
4Strictly No Commercial Dumping
Landlords and professional tradesmen are banned from using this civic amenity. Should an inspector deem your refuse to be the result of a commercial enterprise, you will be swiftly directed to a paid weighbridge instead.
5Passing on Pre-Loved Treasures
Stop and evaluate your boot contents before discarding everything. The local tip hosts a wonderful community reuse container where intact bicycles, books, and bric-a-brac can find a completely new lease of life.
6Unwelcome Hazardous Refuse
High-risk substances, including unpunctured aerosols and toxic weedkillers, are barred from entry. Additionally, anyone hoping to clear out large mounds of brickwork will run into the county's strict limits on home improvement waste.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to schedule my visit?
Is there access to the tip on bank holidays?
Is it possible to enter with a van?
Will the recycling centre take DIY waste?
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