​Linford Recycling Centre & Tip: Opening Times & Booking Rules

Open today : 08:00 - 16:00

Make waste disposal easy. Linford Recycling Centre provides a convenient way for Linford residents to recycle everyday household materials.

Location & Address

Buckingham Hill Road
Linford, Essex
SS17 0PP

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Reuse Shop Yes
Disabled Access No
Staff Assistance Yes
Trailers Allowed Yes
Local ID Required Yes
Height Barrier1.8m

Opening Hours

Summer Hours

  • monday 08:00 - 16:00
  • tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
  • wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
  • thursday 08:00 - 16:00
  • friday 08:00 - 16:00
  • saturday 08:00 - 16:00
  • sunday 08:00 - 16:00

Winter Hours

  • monday 08:00 - 16:00
  • tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
  • wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
  • thursday 08:00 - 16:00
  • friday 08:00 - 16:00
  • saturday 08:00 - 16:00
  • sunday 08:00 - 16:00

Holiday & Closures

Christmas EveChristmas DayBoxing DayNew Year's DayGood FridayEaster Sunday

Bank Holidays

The site is open at its usual hours during all other bank holidays, including the Saturday and Monday of Easter Weekend.

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Accepted Items

  • batteries
  • books
  • cans and tins
  • cardboard
  • cartons and Tetra Pak
  • clothes
  • electrical appliances
  • fluorescent tubes
  • furniture
  • glass bottles and jars
  • garden waste
  • metals
  • mobile phones
  • oil
  • paint
  • paper
  • plastic bottles
  • printer cartridges
  • shoes
  • textiles
  • tyres
  • wood and timber
  • general waste
  • carpets
  • mattresses
  • polystyrene
  • vapes and electronic cigarettes
  • soil
  • rubble
  • hardcore
  • plasterboard, dry wall lining or other gypsum-based waste
  • ceramics and tiles
  • fridges and freezers
  • white goods
  • TVs and computers

Rejected Items

  • trade waste
  • asbestos
  • full or part full fire extinguishers
  • hazardous chemicals

Can I drop off an old fridge?

No, you cannot recycle a refrigerator at this tip.

Can I bring a mattress from a house clearance?

No, mattress drop-off is currently not supported here.

Can I bring a sofa suite here?

Yes, you may drop off your used settee.

What to know before visiting Linford Tip

1Pinpointing the Buckingham Hill Location

Finding this rural site involves driving down Buckingham Hill Road, positioned comfortably between Stanford-le-Hope and East Tilbury. As you approach the boundary of Linford Wood, stay vigilant for the large green entry gates, but be mindful of queuing traffic on the relatively narrow approach road during bank holidays.

2Validating Your Thurrock Borough Tenancy

The operators here demand concrete evidence that you pay taxes within the correct jurisdiction. You must present a valid Thurrock Council permit or an up-to-date photo driving licence displaying your home address before the barrier is raised at this waste tip.

3Boot Organisation and Yard Conduct

Speed up your drop-off by clustering similar materials, such as green garden cuttings and rigid plastics, into distinct sections of your vehicle before setting out. When walking across the concrete yard, closed footwear is an absolute necessity to shield your toes from jagged debris, and please ensure your walking pace remains steady and cautious.

4Blocking Revenue-Generating Clearances

This taxpayer-supported amenity caters purely to private citizens managing their own domestic clutter. Staff are trained to spot and intercept any heavily loaded transits that appear to be carrying leftover materials from a paid construction project or independent handyperson job.

5Giving Possessions a Secondary Purpose

Rather than tossing your outgrown children’s toys or functioning kitchen appliances straight into the crusher, ask the site personnel where the salvage section is located. By placing decent condition wares here, you actively support regional charities whilst drastically cutting down on pointless landfill mass.

6Forbidden Loads and Renovation Curfews

Extreme hazards like unpunctured fire extinguishers, corrosive acids, and raw asbestos are outright rejected at the gates. Furthermore, anyone hoping to clear out a recently demolished brick wall must adhere strictly to the municipal allowances, as heavy hardcore is tightly regulated at this rubbish tip.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a need to make a booking?
No, advance appointments are not mandatory.
What are the bank holiday opening times?
Yes, this location is open on national holidays.
Can I visit the tip with a trailer attached?
Yes, both personal and hired vans are allowed.
Can I bring waste from a bathroom renovation?
Yes, paving slabs and garden DIY waste are allowed.

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