Colchester bin collections

Colchester City Council has proposed a major overhaul of its recycling system to save £1 million by 2026/27, introducing a single wheeled bin for most recyclables and a separate box for glass, while also extending food waste collections to all flats. This new approach aims to simplify recycling for residents and reduce the physical strain on collection teams, potentially leading to a 20% cost saving and lower carbon emissions. In contrast, Tendring District Council plans to enhance its recycling services under a new contract, focusing on simpler recycling compliance with the Environment Act 2021 while maintaining fortnightly residual waste collections. Meanwhile, Flintshire Council faces backlash over plans to switch to three-weekly bin collections, with over 3,100 signatures opposing the change, as critics argue it could worsen waste management. Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is set to introduce weekly food waste collections by October 2025, aiming to boost its recycling rate from 29% to as high as 52%. These varying approaches reflect local councils' attempts to balance cost-saving measures with environmental sustainability goals.