Are you ready for recycling and rubbish collection changes this Christmas? 15 December 2025 Colchester’s recycling and rubbish collection days are changing slightly over the festive period
Colchester City Council’s services over the festive period 10 December 2025 Need to contact us over Christmas and the New Year? Find out our opening times, changes to Christmas waste and recycling collections, plus our 24/7 online services and emergency contact details.
Scrutiny Panel to review future options for Middle Mill Weir 6 November 2025 Discussion will look to balance history, ecology, and community needs with financial responsibility.
Recycle and reduce pumpkin waste this Halloween! 28 October 2025 Every October, around 18,000 tonnes of pumpkin go to waste across the UK
Flexible plastics and cartons accepted in Colchester’s recycling 24 September 2025 The council's decision to bring forward these plans reflects the commitment to improving recycling rates and reducing environmental impact
Council now offers affordable tree work to the public 4 September 2025 For the first time, the council’s trusted Tree Services team is available to carry out private work for residents and businesses across the city
£100 vouchers up for grabs for residents taking part in the Waste Less Challenge 8 August 2025 The campaign is designed to help households reduce waste, save money, and support local businesses.
Keep your garden tip-top with a garden waste special offer – you clip, we collect 4 August 2025 As we move towards the end of summer, residents can sign up for a discounted garden waste subscription between 1 September and 30 November 2025.
Recycling collections suspended due to extreme heat – Tuesday, 1 July 2025 30 June 2025 The council aims to resume scheduled recycling collections from Wednesday, 2 July
