The period after Christmas and the build-up to the New Year could be seen as an opportunity to do some chores and get rid of a number of waste items.

That's where Household Waste Recycling Centres step in to help indivduals be rid of items in a sustainable manner.

If you're looking to recycle your Christmas tree or other garden waste, glass, mattresses, paint, pesticide and a whole host of other items, these are places to go.

Braintree has a recycling centre located in Springwood Drive and these are its opening times for the period after Christmas up until the New Year.

Braintree and Witham Times: Recycling centres can be used to get rid of a whole host of items (PA)Recycling centres can be used to get rid of a whole host of items (PA)

What are the Christmas and New Year opening times for Braintree Recycling Centre?

Monday December 27: 9am to 4pm

Tuesday December 28: 9am to 4pm

Wednesday December 29: 9am to 4pm

Thursday December 30: 9am to 4pm

Friday December 31: Closed

Saturday January 1: Closed

What can you get rid of at Recycling Centres?

This is a list of some of the items, which is not exhaustive.

  • Glass
  • Garden waste
  • Mobile phones
  • Furniture
  • Batteries
  • Paint
  • Cooking Oil
  • Paper
  • Scrap metal
  • Ceramics
  • Rubble
  • Textiles & shoes
  • Fluorescent tubes
  • Large domestic appliances (e.g. fridges, freezers, washing machines)
  • Small electric appliances (e.g. microwaves, toasters, irons, kettles)
  • TVs and monitors
  • Wood
  • Plasterboard 
  • Mattresses
  • Printer cartridges