Recycling and rubbish

Get tips to reduce waste, reuse items and throw away less.

Find out what goes in your black bags and bins, recyclable bags, food caddy and brown bins.

Find out how to sort your waste correctly so more of it can be reused, recycled, and kept out of landfill.

Order recycling containers, sacks and bags using our Click and Collect service.

Find out if you can apply for a waste capacity exemption.

Apply for help with your recycling and rubbish collections.

Find out about clinical waste and sharps collections.

Find your local recycling bank or recycling centre.

Search for local stockists of food caddy liners

Book a collection to recycle your unwanted clothes, shoes, and household textiles.

This service will be available in selected locations on specific Saturdays during the spring and summer months.

This service is mainly for parish councils, residents’ associations, managing agents and social housing providers. 

If your waste is fly-tipped by you, or by someone of your behalf, you could face a fine or court action. You can report fly-tipping in Colchester online.