BASILDON Council has confirmed new dates and locations for its popular Crunch bulky waste collection events.

The most recent event, held on 25 April 2026, collected 103.52 tonnes of waste in a single morning. So far this year, 270.27 tonnes has been collected through Crunch events, bringing the total collected since the service launched last year to 530.27 tonnes.

Upcoming Crunch events will take place on:

• 4 July 2026
• 19 September 2026
• 14 November 2026
• 6 March 2027

Saturday 4 July collection locations:

• Little Burstead car park - Billericay.
• Wick country park - Wickford
• George Hurd Centre - Basildon
• Somercotes, Aster Close - Laindon
• Crays Hill Recreation Ground - Crays Hill
• Chalvedon pub – Pitsea

Residents are encouraged to check which items are accepted before attending.

Essential resurfacing works will begin at Barleylands Depot on 8 June and expected to continue for around eight weeks.

The Recycling Centre will remain open as normal throughout the works, with opening hours unchanged and staff on hand to help manage traffic safely.

Visitors should be aware that temporary disruption may occur around the recycling area, particularly when skips are being moved. During these periods, waiting times of up to 20 minutes may be possible and visitors may be asked to wait briefly at the entrance.

The improvement works are designed to enhance the site and ensure it remains safe and accessible for residents in the future.

For further information, email [email protected].