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About bin collections in Colchester City Council
Colchester City Council covers the city of Colchester and surrounding areas in Essex, serving approximately 200,000 residents across Colchester, Mersea Island, Tiptree, West Bergholt, Wivenhoe and surrounding villages. Waste and recycling collections are managed directly by the council. Full service information is available at colchester.gov.uk.
Most properties receive collections every week on the same day. Food waste is collected every week. Mixed recycling (paper, card, plastics, tins and cans) and glass are collected every other week. Non-recyclable rubbish (black bin) is collected every other week on the alternate weeks to recycling and glass. Bins should be out by 7am on your collection day. For missed collections visit colchester.gov.uk or call 01206 282522.
The nearest Household Waste Recycling Centre is at Shrub End Road, Colchester, CO3 4RB. Visit essex.gov.uk for opening hours and accepted materials.
Popular postcodes in Colchester City Council
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CO1Colchester Central
CO2Colchester South
CO3Colchester West
CO4Colchester North
CO6Halstead and Villages
CO15Clacton-on-Sea
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Frequently asked questions — Colchester City Council bin collections
Colchester City Council collects the following bin types: General, Recycling, Glass, Food. Collection frequency: Food waste: every week. Mixed recycling and glass: fortnightly. Non-recyclable rubbish: fortnightly on alternate weeks to recycling..
Black bin. Accepts: Non-recyclable household waste
Recycling bin. Accepts: Paper, card, plastics, tins and cans
Glass box. Accepts: Glass bottles and jars
Food caddy. Accepts: All food waste including cooked food, meat, fish and dairy
Report missed collections at colchester.gov.uk or by calling 01206 282222. Bins must be out by 7am.
Bank holiday collection changes are published in advance at colchester.gov.uk.
Shrub End Road Household Waste Recycling Centre, Colchester, CO3 4RB.
Collection frequency in Colchester City Council: Food waste: every week. Mixed recycling and glass: fortnightly. Non-recyclable rubbish: fortnightly on alternate weeks to recycling.. Exact dates vary by address — enter your postcode on this page to see your personal bin day schedule.
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