Coronavirus: view the status of our services
We are providing information for residents, businesses, and communities which we will review and update regularly. View the latest updates, advice and guidance.
We are providing information for residents, businesses, and communities which we will review and update regularly. View the latest updates, advice and guidance.
To support those households with additional paper, plastic and garden waste as a result of the service suspension, we are providing a temporary drop-off service at several locations across the borough.
Location | Time |
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Colchester Leisure World (in the car park behind Charter Hall) View on map |
8.30am to 12pm |
Colchester United Community Football Stadium (in the car park on United Way) View on map |
8.30am to 12pm |
Orpen Community Hall, Lexden Road, West Bergholt (refuse and recycling vehicles will be located on the road) View on map |
8.30am to 12pm |
Location | Time |
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Fairhaven Avenue, West Mersea View on map |
8.30am to 12pm |
Rosabelle Avenue, Wivenhoe View on map |
8.30am to 12pm |
Thurstable School, Tiptree View on map |
8.30am to 12pm |
Boadicea Way, Shrub End Sports Ground View on map |
8.30am to 12pm |
You can bring all types of garden waste that would normally be collected as part of your kerbside collection.
This includes:
You can bring all types of paper, card and plastic that would normally be collected as part of your kerbside collection.
Do not mix paper and plastic in the same clear bags as these will not be accepted.
Flatten any large boxes before you arrive.
Check out What I Can Recycle for more information.
These drop-off events are focusing on garden waste, plastic, paper and card. Please store your glass and cans at home ready for your next kerbside collection.
Only bring waste or items you can unload yourself.
Taking excessive garden waste and paper and plastic may cause delays for others wanting to drop off garden waste.
Paper and plastic recycling is currently being collected every four-weeks. Recycling collections, excluding textiles, will return to normal week commencing 22 June.
Colchester Borough Council staff will be at the site, but they will be unable to assist residents and will be keeping to the 2-metre social distancing rule at all times.
Please only bring items you can unload safely yourself.
There will be signs with instructions around the drop-off service location, along with cones and barriers to ensure everyone keeps a 2-metre distance at all times.