Special Collections | Colchester Borough Council

Winter support

Colchester Borough Council is providing support for residents, businesses and communities throughout winter.

Special Collections

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We will collect and dispose of your unwanted, large household items.

IN THIS ARTICLE

  • The cost to dispose of unwanted items
  • What we can and can't dispose of

We will collect and dispose of your unwanted, large household items for a small fee. If your item can be reused please donate it to a local ReUse organisation

Items we collect
    • Hazardous and/or electrical waste

      • Includes white goods and anything with a plug

      • £12.12 per item except Fridges and Freezers which are £25.45 per item

    Hazardous/Electrical Items we collect

    • Other large household items

      • Includes beds, sofas or wardrobes
      • Also includes domestic garden furniture, toys etc
      • £41.41 for up to six items
      • £66.46 for up to twelve items

    Household Items we collect

    Collection Information
    • Collections take place on Mondays (including Bank Holidays). The date for collection is confirmed at the time of booking
    • A specific time of day cannot be offered
    • All items should be placed outside your property in clear view by 7am on the morning of the collection
    • Items should be left on the kerbside and not in communal areas
    • We will not enter garages or properties to collect items
    • Operatives will only collect items that you request to be collected
    • You do not have to be available at the time of collection
    • Payment is made at the time of booking and is non-refundable

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