Colchester Bin Collection Days
Based on verified collection data for the Colchester area. Exact days vary street by street — enter your postcode above for your precise schedule.
- Food Waste
- Wednesdays
- Paper/card
- Wednesdays
- Plastics
- Wednesdays
- Black bags
- Wednesdays
- Cans
- Wednesdays
- Glass
- Wednesdays
Bin Types in Colchester
Cans
fortnightly
Usually accepted
Keep out
Food Waste
weekly
Usually accepted
Keep out
Glass
fortnightly
Usually accepted
Keep out
Garden Waste Collection
Garden waste services vary by property type and season. Where subscriptions or permits are needed, check the council page before putting out green waste.
Missed Your Bin Collection?
Report a missed collection through the official council channel. Most councils require you to wait until the end of the scheduled collection day before reporting.
Need a New or Replacement Bin?
Replacement bin policies and charges differ by council, property type, and whether the bin was damaged during collection.
Postcode Districts in Colchester
Select your postcode area for area-level collection schedules: