Waste Management Colchester

A large historic town sitting on the commuter belt into London, Colchester is one of Britain’s fastest-growing towns. It was once the capital city during Roman Britain and is thought to be the oldest recorded town in Britain. Connected to London via the A12, Colchester is also a short 45-minute drive from Stansted Airport and only 20 miles from the passenger ferry port of Harwich.

In 2014, Colchester was estimated to have around 180,420 residents, although substantial building works in the surrounding towns and villages, including Stanway and Wivenhoe, have seen this number shoot up. This is also increased by the large University of Essex that sits on the outskirts of Colchester and the Army barracks and garrison, which is home to an estimated 4,000 military personnel.

It is a prosperous area with its own football club and historic castle. During July 2012-June 2013, 74.9% of the working age population in Colchester were in employment. The council in Colchester are working to reduce unnecessary waste and improve recycling in the area. For homeowners and small businesses, this will include fortnightly collections for general rubbish, the introduction of wheelie bin collections, free recycling sacks and a second free green box so glass and cans are able to be separated when recycled.

In 2009/10, Defra found that 36% of household waste in Colchester was sent for reuse, recycling or composting; this increased to 40% in 2010/11.

How we can help

At Business Waste, we can provide specialist waste management in Colchester. From collections to recycling, disposal of trade waste to providing skip hire for the removal of bulky items, we’re able to ensure your business premises are clear of hazardous or otherwise unwanted waste. This is important to ensure you are compliant with the Duty of Care legislation.

We can collect wheelie bins, front-end loaders, roll-on/off containers and skips ensuring any kind of rubbish and recycling produced by your business is not missed or ignored, no matter the size. We also operate on a 24/7 basis and can provide free bins, frequent collections and a free audit.