Free Saturday household drop-off service from Colchester City Council

A free Saturday household drop-off 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. For 2026 we have refreshed our data and corresponding heat map resulting in minor changes.

We will take away:

• small loads from domestic properties – use this service to dispose of bulky items not normally collected with household waste

We will not take:

• items that can be recycled
• upholstered seating (no sofas, arm chairs etc) – book a special collection for these
• large loads, fridges, freezers or other electrical goods – you can book a special collection for these
• hazardous waste such as asbestos, batteries, liquids or gas bottles – find more information on how to throw these away
• business waste – these can be arranged through our business waste collections
• garden waste - this can be arranged through our garden waste subscription service

2026 schedule

Wivenhoe: 04 April, 04 July and 22 August

• Wivenhoe (Rosabelle Ave) 8am to 8:45am

Free Saturday household drop-off service  · Colchester City Council