Recycling and Waste Strategy 2025 to 2040 Implementation

Colchester City Council will begin the early rollout of new collection service in selected areas from 1 June 2026.

Early roll out areas include:

• Most existing urban black wheeled bin areas
• Some new urban and rural areas currently using sacks/boxes for recycling and non-recyclable rubbish

What this means for residents in early rollout areas

Standard properties

Wheeled bins will be introduced for standard properties in early rollout areas for:

• Mixed recycling
• Non-recyclable waste

Households that already have a black wheeled bin will only receive a green recycling bin.

Residents should start using their new bin or bins on their next scheduled collection after they receive them.

You can check your collection dates using the new calendar from the end of May 2026.

Non-standard properties

Residents living in non-standard properties, which may not be suitable for wheeled bins, should continue using existing bags for recycling and non-recyclable rubbish.

From 1 June 2026, these residents can mix the following materials in their recycling bags:

• Paper and card
• Plastics
• Tins and cans

Keep your existing tins and cans box. It can be used if your glass box needs to be replaced.