How do I find my bin day in Colchester?

Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the Colchester bin lookup.

Does Colchester collect food waste?

Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in Colchester. Use the lookup above to confirm your address.

What happens if Colchester misses my bin?

Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the Colchester site. Most councils ask for the report within 24 to 48 hours and return within two to three working days.

Do bin days change on bank holidays in Colchester?

Yes. Most councils slide collections by a day or two when a bank holiday falls on a working day. Christmas and New Year usually run a published two-week revised schedule. The lookup above always reflects whatever schedule Colchester is running.

How does garden waste work in Colchester?

Colchester runs garden waste as an optional subscription in most cases. Sign-up, fees and the collection season are on the Colchester council site.

Councils

Colchester bin collection

Enter your postcode and pick your address to see your next bin days for Colchester.

Status: Supported
Population: 200,222
Postcode districts: 9
Bin types seen: 3
Food waste collection: Yes
Council website: Colchester

Bin colours and collections in Colchester

The 3 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Colchester. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.

Colchester bins include the green, black and brown bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.

Glass
Glass
Glass bottles and jars collected on their own. A handful of councils still take glass in the mixed recycling bin instead of a separate one.
What goes in
- Glass bottles in any colour
- Glass jars (lids on or off)
- Empty glass containers
What stays out
- Drinking glasses and Pyrex
- Broken window glass and mirrors
- Ceramics and crockery
Mixed recycling
Mixed recycling
The main recycling bin. Plastics, metals, cartons and (in many councils) glass go in together. Items go in loose, not bagged.
What goes in
- Plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays (clean)
- Drinks cans, food tins, clean foil
- Drinks cartons and Tetra Pak
- Aerosol cans (empty)
What stays out
- Soft plastics and carrier bags (until 31 March 2027 in England)
- Polystyrene and foam
- Coffee cups (specialist drop-off)
- Anything contaminated with food
Full mixed recycling guide
Food waste
Food waste
Cooked and uncooked food scraps from the kitchen, collected weekly in a small caddy. The collection is free and runs every week, even in bank holiday weeks.
What goes in
- Cooked and uncooked food including meat, fish and bones
- Plate scrapings, peelings and out-of-date food
- Bread, rice, pasta, tea bags, coffee grounds
- Eggshells and dairy in small amounts
What stays out
- Liquids and cooking oils
- Pet waste, nappies, sanitary products
- Plastic bags unless certified compostable
- Packaging of any kind
Full food waste guide

Colchester on the map

Bin day guides for Colchester

Common bin collection questions for Colchester residents, with the practical detail on each.

Postcodes covered by Colchester

Postcodes here start with CM9, CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4, CO5, CO6, CO7 and CO8. Each district has its own bin collection page on Bin Day.

Some postcode districts straddle two councils. Enter your full postcode above to confirm which council collects your bins.

Common questions about Colchester bins

How do I find my bin day in Colchester?: Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the Colchester bin lookup.
Does Colchester collect food waste?: Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in Colchester. Use the lookup above to confirm your address.
What happens if Colchester misses my bin?: Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the Colchester site. Most councils ask for the report within 24 to 48 hours and return within two to three working days.
Do bin days change on bank holidays in Colchester?: Yes. Most councils slide collections by a day or two when a bank holiday falls on a working day. Christmas and New Year usually run a published two-week revised schedule. The lookup above always reflects whatever schedule Colchester is running.
How does garden waste work in Colchester?: Colchester runs garden waste as an optional subscription in most cases. Sign-up, fees and the collection season are on the Colchester council site.

Towns and villages in Colchester

32 named places in Colchester. Each has its own bin collection page with the same postcode lookup.

More UK council bin collections

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Colchester summary

Bin colours and collections in Colchester

Glass

Mixed recycling

Food waste