Waltham Abbey Recycling Centre (Rubbish Tip) – Booking Rules, Opening Times & Guide
Find the exact opening times and entry requirements for Waltham Abbey Recycling Centre in Waltham Abbey, whether you are arriving in a car or need a van permit, check this essex county council guide to see accepted items and site rules at your local Essex rubbish tip.
Location & Address
Brooker Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JU
Waltham Abbey, Essex
EN9 1JU
Contact Information
Phone Number
0345 743 0430Tip Opening Times
Summer Hours
1 March to 15 October
- monday 09:00 - 17:00
- tuesday Closed
- wednesday Closed
- 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 Closed
- wednesday Closed
- thursday 09:00 - 16:00
- friday 09:00 - 16:00
- saturday 09:00 - 16:00
- sunday 09:00 - 16:00
Holiday & Closures
Bank Holidays
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve closed from 13:00.
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Accepted Items
Rejected Items
Do you accept discarded refrigerators?
No, this tip does not accept any refrigerators.
Are you taking mattresses right now?
No, mattresses are strictly prohibited at this site.
Is a settee permitted at this location?
Yes, you can dump your old couch at this facility.
What to know before visiting Waltham Abbey Tip
1Navigating Brooker Road Industrial Estate
Located practically in the shadow of the M25's Junction 26, this location is incredibly straightforward to find. Just head into the bustling Brooker Road commercial sector and proceed to the very end of the avenue to locate the gates.
2Mandatory Electronic Scheduling
Access relies entirely on securing a predetermined slot through the municipal portal prior to loading your car. The stewards at this waste tip will demand to view your email confirmation alongside photographic proof of your Essex residency before raising the barrier.
3Fall Prevention and Orderly Unpacking
Packing your boot methodically by material type ensures you will not be lingering on the active driveway for long. Because the concrete surfaces at the local tip can become slick after heavy rain, trainers with a good grip are highly recommended.
4Exclusion of Corporate Load Carriers
Independent plumbers, carpenters, and commercial clearance teams are forbidden from utilizing this civic service. Attendants actively profile incoming traffic and will bar entry to any vehicle suspected of ferrying business-related rubbish.
5Extending the Lifespan of Homewares
Your unwanted bicycles, vintage clothing, and ornaments could be incredibly valuable to someone else. Take advantage of the special donation hub situated within the rubbish tip, which channels second-hand treasures to worthy local causes.
6Blacklisted Goods and Heavy Rubble
Under no circumstances should you attempt to dispose of liquid mercury, clinical waste, or unpunctured aerosols here. Additionally, residents tackling weekend building projects must abide by the strict volume limits for hardcore and ceramics.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the centre open on bank holidays?
Are work vans allowed to enter?
Do you take soil and rubble?
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