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
75,000 Colchester homes set to receive clear recycling bags 15 April 2025 Deliveries across Colchester will start at the end of April and carry on into May
Eight tonnes of rubbish cleared from Colchester in March! 4 April 2025 During March, Colchester City Council’s Neighbourhood Services teams cleared over eight tonnes of rubbish!
Colchester Crematorium’s recycled metal raises £12,500 for local charities 28 March 2025 The money was donated to two local charities, Cruse Bereavement Support and Young Lives vs Cancer
Free Household Drop Off Service 2025 10 March 2025 The drop-off service will be visiting 24 locations across the city
