The Saturday waste collections from the recreation ground in Great Wakering will now continue in 2024-2025.
The collections will continue the third Saturday of every month from 9am until 12pm as follows:
2024
Saturday 20th April 2024
Saturday 18th May 2024
Saturday 15th June 2024
Saturday 20th July 2024
Saturday 17th August 2024
Saturday 21st September 2024
Saturday 19th October 2024
Saturday 16th November 2024
Saturday 21st December 2024
2025
Saturday 18th January 2025
Saturday 15th February 2025
Saturday 15th March 2025
Please note that only non-recyclables will be collected (sacks only), we do not collect garden waste or hard core/building rubble/plasterboard items. The service is provided on a first come first served basis and once the vehicles are full they will leave the site.
Find out more about this service by following the link in 'In this section'.
Castle Road Recycling Centre, Rayleigh is run by Essex County Council and we are not responsible for the centre.
Residents will need to book a slot to visit Castle Road Recycling Centre. You can book a slot on the Essex County Council website up to 2 weeks in advance. Please see Related Content to book your slot.
These are the advertised times the centre is open and we are not responsible for any alteration Essex County Council make to these times – if you have any queries about the centre please visit the related link in Related Content section or call the Essex County Council helpline on 0345 603 7625
| Day of the week | Winter 16 Oct - End of Feb |
Summer 1 Mar- 15 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9am - 4pm | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 4pm | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 4pm | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 4pm | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 4pm | 9am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 4pm | 9am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 9am - 4pm | 9am - 5pm |
All day closing: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Half-day closing: If Christmas Eve and New Years Eve fall on a day the recycling centre is usually open, the centre will close at 1pm.
For full list of items accepted, please visit the link in Related Content or call the Essex County Council helpline on 0345 603 7625
Proof of residency may be required when visiting Castle Road Recycling Centre
Stock Road Recycling Centre, Southend -On -Sea is not available to Rochford residents.