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Witham Recycling Centre for Household Waste

Perry Road, Freebournes Industrial Park, Witham, Essex, CM8 3YZ

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About this venue

Essex County Council (ECC) recycling centres are licenced by the Environment Agency and are for household waste only. Business, trade and commercial waste is not accepted at any ECC recycling centre. You will need to book a slot to visit this recycling centre, unless you are a Blue Badge holder, pedestrian or cyclist. This recycling centre accepts some limited amounts of DIY waste, providing it comes from your own household. Related link: Waste Strategy for Essex information https://www.loveessex.org/waste-strategy-essex

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include Essex County Council (ECC) recycling centres are licenced by the Environment Agency and are for household waste only. Business, trade and commercial waste is not accepted at any ECC recycling centre. You will need to book a slot to visit this recycling centre, unless you are a Blue Badge holder, pedestrian or cyclist. This recycling centre does not accept DIY waste. Related link: Waste Strategy for Essex information https://www.loveessex.org/waste-strategy-essex.
  • Related link Waste Strategy Information.
  • Https://www.loveessex.org/our-waste-strategy.aspx

Opening Times (1st March - 15th October)

  • Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Thursday Closed.
  • Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Saturday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Sunday 09:00 - 17:00.
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    • Open
    • 16 October to end of February
    • 9am to 4pm every day.
    • 1 March to 15 October
    • 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday.
    • 9am to 4pm Sunday.
    • Closed
    • Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve closed from 1pm.
    • Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

Opening Times (16th October - 28th February)

  • Monday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Thursday Closed.
  • Friday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Saturday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Sunday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Comments View
    • Open
    • 16 October to end of February
    • 9am to 4pm every day.
    • 1 March to 15 October
    • 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday.
    • 9am to 4pm Sunday.
    • Closed
    • Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve closed from 1pm.
    • Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

Location

  • The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
  • This venue is situated in Witham.
  • The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
  • There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest mainline station is Witham.

Vehicle Entrance and Exit

  • The Vehicle Entrance is located just off Perry Road.
  • The Vehicle Exit is located at the rear of the site and rejoins Perry Road.
  • During opening hours there is no height restriction barrier at the entrance.
  • During busier periods, there may be a queue of vehicles into the Recycling Centre.
  • Vans, pick-ups and other commercial-type vehicles (including those privately owned) are not allowed to use this site.

Inside Access

  • There is not level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • Comments View
    • The Recycling Centre operates a vehicular anticlockwise one way system and footpaths must be adhered to.

Recycling Centre – Unloading

  • There are unloading bays located either side of the site
  • There is a pedestrian walkway located around the edge of the site.
  • There are between 1 and 10 steps into the skips. The steps are open, have a hi vis strip on the front edge and are 16cm high
  • A member of staff can provide assistance with unloading into the skips.

Entrance (Site Office)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the office.
  • Entrance View
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 74cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located leading to the door threshold.
    • There is/are 2 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
    • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

  • Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
  • Comments View
    • Children are welcome, although must either stay in their vehicle or be closely monitored by an adult.