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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.

The service offers convenient fortnightly pick-ups, with up to 25 collections per year

Residents should put their bins and recycling containers out on their usual collection day.

From restored heritage and improved routes to a livelier city centre and practical support for wellbeing and housing, 2025 brought changes residents could see and feel.