Put any non-recyclable rubbish in black bags. If you live in a wheelie bin collection area, place the rubbish bags within the bin ensuring that the lid is firmly shut.
Note that Colchester City Council does not supply black refuse sacks to households. Residents are responsible for obtaining their own black sacks when required.
Unless you have a rubbish limit exemption, you can put out a maximum of 3 x 60 litre black bags or a 180 litre wheelie bin.
- We will not collect more than three black bags.
- If you have a wheelie bin, all black bags must be placed in the wheelie bin ensuring that the lid is firmly shut. We will not collect any black bags placed next to a wheelie bin.
Items we collect:
- Nappies, incontinence pads, catheter/stomach bags and sanitary waste
- Plastic film and polystyrene
- Pet litter
- Knives, broken glass or sharp objects (wrapped in newspaper or cardboard with warning label on)
- Biodegradable face wipes
Items we do not collect
- Recycling materials
- Garden waste
- Commercial waste
- Hot ashes
- Electrical and electronic items
- Batteries
- Beverage cartons (juices and dairy products for example)
- Liquid waste including oil and paint
- Large bulky household items including fridges, freezers, beds, televisions and cabinets
- Vapes/E-Cigarettes'
Clinical and hazardous rubbish including infectious medical items, needles, granular or powder pesticides, liquid pesticides or asbestos