Waltham Abbey Recycling Centre
Waltham Abbey tip, Brooker Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JU. 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 Waltham Abbey 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
- Turnford 4.8 km, Hertfordshire
- Kings Road (Waltham Forest) 6.1 km, North London (NLWA)
- Edmonton EcoPark 7.7 km, North London (NLWA)
- Chigwell 8.4 km
- Barrowell Green (Winchmore Hill) 8.6 km, North London (NLWA)
Bin day near Waltham Abbey
Epping Forest District Council collects the bins here.
Source: loveessex.org, checked 2 October 2026. All Essex tips