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For many households, collection days and weeks are changing. Taking a quick look at your collection calendar now means you’ll know exactly what to put out, and when – helping you avoid missed collections as the new service begins

Every household in the city will receive a new collection calendar from 1 June, and for many people, collection days and weeks will change

Colchester City Council is appealing for information after a large industrial container was found abandoned in a lay-by off the London-bound A12, just past Junction 27.

Over four nights in March, Colchester City Council carried out a large-scale overnight clean-up of the A12, with seven council officers working to remove litter and debris along a stretch of the busy road

Recycling this Easter will be as easy as ever with no changes to collection days over the Bank Holiday, including Good Friday

The service offers residents an easy, no‑cost way to dispose of small household items that cannot go in their normal bins

Each of the 75,000 homes in the city will receive one roll of 62 clear bags to make recycling simple and convenient

Running from 13-29 March, the national campaign led by Keep Britain Tidy brings people together to make a difference in their neighbourhoods

Recycling and waste collections across Colchester are being updated from 1 June 2026, with new wheeled bins in early rollout areas first and new collection calendars for every household

Flats included in this rollout will start to receive a food recycling caddy, along with a complimentary set of liners and a leaflet explaining the new service.