Free Recycling Fun Day this half term
Join Enfield's Recycling Team for a free Recycling Fun Day on Thursday 29 October, from 11am to 3pm.
The event will take place in the former Sony shop in Palace Gardens, Enfield Town, opposite Holland and Barrett and The Body Shop.
Come along and find out what happens to your recycling and waste after it is collected, why recycling matters, and what you should do with food and garden waste. There will be plenty of information, advice and free leaflets available.
Families can enjoy a range of children's activities, including games, crafts, paper making and a treasure hunt with prizes to be won. There will also be a "Give and Take" table and free fruit for visitors.
Learn something new, have some fun and help make a difference to the environment.
Download the Recycling Fun Day poster (PDF, 135.99 KB).
Enfield Give and Take events
Give and Take events help good‑quality items find a new home instead of going in the bin. Bring items you no longer need and take anything that is useful to you. Entry is free, and all items at the event are free to take. You do not need to bring a donation to take something.
These events are similar to a bring‑and‑buy sale, but without money. They help reduce waste, save money and support more sustainable choices.
Upcoming events in 2026 (11am to 3pm)
Edmonton Green Library, 36-44 South Mall, N9 0TN:
- Tuesday 27 October
- Tuesday 8 December
Enfield Town Library, 66 Church Street, EN2 6AX:
- Wednesday 28 October
- Wednesday 9 December
Enfield Town, ex-Sony Shop, Palace Gardens – Recycling Fun Day, Thursday 29 October
How it works
You can bring items such as:
- books
- photo frames
- cups
- clothing, shoes and school uniforms
- board games and toys
When you arrive, our team will log your donations. Other residents can then take them for free.
What we accept
We only accept items that are clean and in good condition.
We accept:
- clothes and shoes
- toys and games
- baby items
- books
- DVDs
- kitchenware
- bric-a-brac
What we cannot accept
- food or drink
- used electrical items
- large or heavy furniture
- soiled or torn clothing
- toy guns or knives
- underwear, swimwear or bedding
- bathrobes or towels
- pierced jewellery
- used toiletries
- damaged or broken items
Why Give and Take matters
Thanks to generous donations from residents and staff, we gave away 588 items in 2024 and 798 items in 2025. These items might otherwise have ended up in the bin.
Our 2025 events were very popular and received positive feedback in person and on social media. Because of this success, we are running more Give and Take events in 2026 and beyond.
More recycling events
To find other rubbish and recycling events in Enfield, visit Wise up to Waste.