West Mersea Recycling Centre – Waste Tip: Opening Hours, Booking Rules & Info
Dispose of your rubbish smoothly by following the essex county council site rules for West Mersea Recycling Centre, check if this West Mersea dump requires an advance car booking, view the current opening times, and verify the accepted and rejected items for this Essex location.
Location & Address
Upland Road, West Mersea, CO5 8DX
West Mersea, Essex
CO5 8DX
Contact Information
Phone Number
0345 743 0430Opening Times
Summer Hours
1 March to 15 October
- monday 09:00 - 17:00
- tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
- wednesday Closed
- thursday Closed
- friday 09:00 - 17:00
- saturday 09:00 - 17:00
- sunday Closed
Winter Hours
16 October to 28 February
- monday 09:00 - 16:00
- tuesday 09:00 - 16:00
- wednesday Closed
- thursday Closed
- friday 09:00 - 16:00
- saturday 09:00 - 16:00
- sunday Closed
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
Can I drop a fridge off at this location?
No, dropping off domestic fridges is not possible.
Can a mattress be dropped off at this site?
No, this tip does not accept any type of mattress.
Can I drop my sofa off here?
Yes, sofa drop-offs are welcome.
What to know before visiting West Mersea Tip
1Reaching the Rushmere Close Site
Tucked away on Mersea Island, getting to this facility requires crossing the famous Strood causeway. Always check the local tide tables before you set off, as the main access road is completely impassable during high water.
2Advance Authorisation Rules
Gatekeepers enforce a strict digital reservation policy, meaning you must book an allotted time via your smartphone or computer. Do not forget to present your council tax paper to the staff to prove you are a genuine resident of the county.
3Hazard Awareness and Efficient Discarding
Break down all your cardboard shipping boxes at home to maximize space and speed up your drop-off. While traversing this waste tip, maintain a crawling speed in your vehicle and give way to pedestrians at all times.
4Banning For-Profit Clearances
This isolated local tip is scaled specifically for domestic household clearance, so any commercial operators will be turned away immediately. If your van is loaded with commercial roofing felt or professional landscaping waste, you will be denied entry.
5The Community Donation Box
Help support the circular economy by intercepting perfectly functional items before they hit the skips. There is a clearly marked zone within the rubbish tip designed to collect usable furniture and bric-a-brac for charitable redistribution.
6Prohibited Hazards and Hardcore Quotas
Highly flammable liquids, large tractor batteries, and asbestos are too hazardous for this specific yard and will be rejected. Bear in mind that strict caps also govern the exact amount of DIY plasterboard and cement you are legally permitted to leave here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are prior bookings necessary?
Are you closed on bank holidays?
Can I bring my waste in a trailer?
Can I dispose of DIY waste at this tip?
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