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Harlow Recycling Centre for Household Waste

Temple Bank, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2DY

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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

Location

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

Opening Times (1st March - 15th 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.
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    • 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.

Opening Times (16th October - 28th 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.
  • Comments View
    • 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.

Vehicle Entrance and Exit

  • The Vehicle Entrance is located just off Temple Bank.
  • The Vehicle Exit is located at the rear of the site and rejoins Temple Bank.
  • During opening hours there is no height restriction barrier at the entrance.
  • During busier periods, there may be a queue of vehicles into the Recycling Centre.
  • Light commercial vehicles (under 3500kg) will be accepted if they are carrying your own household waste. Site staff may stop you at the gate to ensure the waste you are carrying has come from the household.

Recycling Centre – Unloading

  • There are unloading bays located either side of the access road.
  • There is step free access throughout the site.
  • There is a pedestrian walkway located around the edge of the site.
  • There are between 1 and 10 steps into the skips.
  • A member of staff can provide assistance with unloading into the skips.

Toilet with Adaptations

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

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

  • Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
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    • Children are welcome, although must either stay in their vehicle or be closely monitored by an adult.