South Woodham Ferrers Recycling Centre
South Woodham Ferrers tip, Ferrers Road, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5ZA. 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 | 9am to 4pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday and Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday to Sunday | 9am to 4pm |
Summer (1 March to 15 October) · now
| Monday | 9am to 5pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday and Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday 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 South Woodham Ferrers takes
Everything on the Essex list.
Before you visit
- Does not accept DIY waste or rubble.
Nearest other tips
- Rayleigh 7.3 km
- Maldon 10.3 km
- Leigh Marshes (Leigh-on-Sea) 12.2 km, Southend-on-Sea
- Pitsea 12.3 km
- Stock Road (Southend-on-Sea) 12.5 km, Southend-on-Sea
Bin day near South Woodham Ferrers
Chelmsford City Council collects the bins here.
Source: loveessex.org, checked 2 October 2026. All Essex tips