Within Tiptree, Colchester City Council is responsible for all rubbish and recycling collection. This means that if you need any of the following recycling items, you will need to contact Colchester City Council (CCC) via either the web or phone:
- clear recycling bags for paper or plastics
- green recycling box for glass or cans
- kerbside food caddy
- kitchen food caddy
- Brown wheelie bin for garden waste
https://www.colchester.gov.uk/recycling-containers/ Phone: 01206 282700
The items are available for either kerbside drop off, or pick-up from our Community Centre in Caxton Close. Opening Hours for Recycling items for pick up are:
- Monday Evening (6.30pm to 7.30pm)
- Wednesday Morning (10.00am to 11.000am)
- Sunday Morning (9.30am to 10.30am) (Please note The Community Centre will be closed on Easter Sunday – 5th April 2026)
PLEASE NOTE THAT EQUIPMENT IS ONLY AVAILABLE AT THESE TIMES
Items can be picked up with the code supplied by CCC which states the number and type of items that are to be issued. Please have this number ready upon arrival.
Delivery of 1 pack of clear sacks is underway to all homes and will be completed by the end of March 2026. If your property has been missed please contact Colchester City Council who will deliver a sack to you at some point. Please be respectful to our staff at the Centre, we are handing out stock on behalf of Colchester, any complaints should be directed to them.