Chigwell Recycling Centre
Chigwell tip, Luxborough Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AA. Run by Essex County Council.
Book before you go
Book a free slot online for every visit (not needed for Blue Badge holders, pedestrians or cyclists).
Book a slot with EssexOpening times
Winter (16 October to end of February)
| Monday and Tuesday | 9am to 4pm |
|---|---|
| Wednesday and Thursday | Closed |
| Friday to Sunday | 9am to 4pm |
Summer (1 March to 15 October) · now
| Monday and Tuesday | 9am to 5pm |
|---|---|
| Wednesday and Thursday | Closed |
| Friday to Sunday | 9am to 5pm |
Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve: closes at 1pm.
Vans, trailers and permits
- Vans, pick-ups and large trailers are not accepted (Blue Badge holders excepted).
- Large trailers are not accepted.
What Chigwell takes
Everything on the Essex list.
Before you visit
- Does not accept DIY waste or rubble.
- Has a Community RePaint donation and pick-up point for leftover paint.
Nearest other tips
- Chigwell Road (Woodford Bridge) 2.3 km, East London (ELWA)
- Kings Road (Waltham Forest) 3.8 km, North London (NLWA)
- Edmonton EcoPark 6.5 km, North London (NLWA)
- South Access Road (Walthamstow) 7.7 km, North London (NLWA)
- Waltham Abbey 8.4 km
Bin day near Chigwell
Epping Forest District Council collects the bins here.
Source: loveessex.org, checked 2 October 2026. All Essex tips