West Mersea Recycling Centre
West Mersea tip, Upland Road, West Mersea, CO5 8DX. 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 and Saturday | 9am to 4pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Summer (1 March to 15 October) · now
| Monday and Tuesday | 9am to 5pm |
|---|---|
| Wednesday and Thursday | Closed |
| Friday and Saturday | 9am to 5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
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 West Mersea takes
Everything on the Essex list.
Before you visit
- Does not accept DIY waste or rubble.
Nearest other tips
- Colchester 10.9 km
- Clacton (Clacton-on-Sea) 14.7 km
- Maldon 16.8 km
- Burnham-on-Crouch 18.2 km
- Witham 18.7 km
Bin day near West Mersea
Colchester City Council collects the bins here.
Source: loveessex.org, checked 2 October 2026. All Essex tips