More types of recycling proposed by Colchester Council - all you need to know

COLCHESTER Council is proposing a "new service" and to "collect more types of recycling" as it's welcomed public opinion on its new Recycling and Waste Strategy.

The 15-year plan, set for 2025-2040, is focused on reducing waste, improving and simplifying recycling, and reducing the cost of collection, according to the council.

Councillor Martin Goss, portfolio holder for waste, said: "We are facing significant financial pressure, and to help counteract these pressures, we must alter the way we do things and improve the way we manage waste.

"This means that we need to consider a new service and introduce a simpler way for residents to manage their materials in wheeled bins and recycling boxes.

"The proposed approach will see a simpler way for residents to manage their materials.

"The council will also collect more types of recycling and will help residents to reduce, reuse and recycle more.

"We will look carefully at the feedback we collect, but simplification is essential if we are to raise recycling rates, meet government policy requirements and reduce our costs by £1m a year."

The public consultation survey is now available via colchester.gov.uk/draft-waste-strategy and will conclude on August 16.

The council expects to present the final recommendations to the Cabinet in October 2024.