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Colchester Recycling Centre for Household Waste

Maldon Road, Shrub End, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4RN

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About this venue

Essex County Council (ECC) recycling centres are licenced by the Environment Agency and are for household waste only. Business, trade and commercial waste is not accepted at any ECC recycling centre. You will need to book a slot to visit this recycling centre, unless you are a Blue Badge holder, pedestrian or cyclist. This recycling centre accepts some limited amounts of DIY waste, providing it comes from your own household. Related link: Waste Strategy for Essex information https://www.loveessex.org/waste-strategy-essex

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include Essex County Council (ECC) recycling centres are licenced by the Environment Agency and are for household waste only. Business, trade and commercial waste is not accepted at any ECC recycling centre. You will need to book a slot to visit this recycling centre, unless you are a Blue Badge holder, pedestrian or cyclist. This recycling centre accepts some limited amounts of DIY waste, providing it comes from your own household. Related link: Waste Strategy for Essex information https://www.loveessex.org/waste-strategy-essex.
  • Related link Waste Strategy Information.
  • Https://www.loveessex.org/our-waste-strategy.aspx

Opening Hours

  • For information about the opening hours please click here.
  • Open 16 October to end of February 9am to 4pm every day. 1 March to 15 October 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday. 9am to 4pm Sunday. Closed Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve closed from 1pm. Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

Location

  • The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
  • This venue is situated in Colchester.
  • The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
  • There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest mainline station is Colchester Town.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Outside Access (Pedestrian Exit)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located off Shrub End.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There are no doors at this entrance.
    • The width of the door opening is 120cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located at the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • Comments View
    • Access to the waste disposal skip is via 10 medium steps with handrails on both sides.
    • Reasonable assistance from a member of staff is available on request.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

  • Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
  • Comments View
    • Children are welcome, although must either stay in their vehicle or be closely monitored by an adult.