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Waste and Recycling

Councillor support information for the Saturday Household Drop-off Service 2026

The Saturday Household Dropoff Service is a free waste collection service for bulky items not usually collected in normal weekly bin collections.

Published: 18 March 2026

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

Service locations have been chosen based on the lowest disposable income per household as per the previous year.

You can access details using this link:

https://www.colchester.gov.uk/recycling-and-rubbish/free-household-drop-off-service/

Residents can view their recycling calendar here: https://www.colchester.gov.uk/your-recycling-calendar

The most local location, date and time is:

Marks Tey and Layer: 09 May and 08 August

  • Birch (at the Mill Lane Recreation Ground Play Area) 9am to 9:45am

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