Local COVID alert level: high
Colchester is currently defined as a 'high risk' coronavirus alert level. We continue to monitor the situation closely and will take action to minimise disruption and keep residents and visitors safe.
Saturday Household Drop-Off Service
The Saturday Household Drop-Off Service is a neighbourhood service that allows you to drop off small loads of household items for us to take away.
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Learn about our Saturday Household Drop-Off Service
- What to do if you have large loads, hazardous waste or business waste
- Search for your next household waste drop-off date
Our Saturday Collections (household drop-off service) are currently suspended until further notice.
You can take your items to Essex County Council’s Recycling Centre at Shrub End. Please expect long queues. More information on current restrictions can be found at Love Essex.
Saturday Household Drop-Off Service
We provide a free household waste collection service on specific Saturdays during the summer months. This was previously known as the Saturday Freighter Service.
This service allows you to take your waste to a parked refuse freighter at a number of locations across the borough.
You can't throw away items that can be recycled but you can bring garden waste which will be composted.
We don't accept any of the following items:
- Large loads, fridges, freezers or other electrical goods – but you can book a special collection
- Hazardous waste such as asbestos, batteries, liquids or gas bottles – check Essex County Council's waste page for how to throw these away.
- Business waste – these can be arranged through our Business collections
Need a quick chat? Send us an email or call us on 01206 282700.
