Your waste and recycling collections are changing from June 2026

In 2026, the Government is introducing Simpler Recycling across England. This means every council, including ours, will follow the same rules for what can be recycled at home making it easier for you to recycle and help protect the environment. This means that your collections are changing!

From June 2026, all Braintree District Council residents will be able to recycle more from your door including glass, plastic film, carrier bags, food and drinks cartons alongside much more. Collection schedules will also be changing and from June 2026, residents will receive:

In addition, households may also sign up to our optional garden waste subscription service.

Enagement sessions

We are holding enagment sessions in the following areas:

  • Witham
  • Halstead
  • Braintree
  • Coggeshall 
  • Finchingfield
  • Earls Colne

This is an opportunity to find out more information, ask questions and meet the recycling team. 

Locations, dates and times

AreaLocationPostcodeDateTime
WithamNewland shopping centreCM8 2AP07/01/202610:00 - 13:00
HalsteadRear of Sainsbury car parkCO9 2JB21/01/202613:00 - 16:00
BraintreeGeorge YardCM77 7WW04/02/202613:00 - 16:00
CoggeshallCar park by Council hallCO6 1UH18/02/202613:00 - 16:00
FinchingfieldRoach Vale car parkCO4 3YN04/03/202610:00 - 13:00
Earls ColneCar park rear of Co-opCO6 2PA18/03/202613:00 - 16:00

Please see our list of frequently asked questions regarding the changes:

Property assessments and space concernsWhat are the changesWhen will the changes happenCosts and fundingBin types and deliveryAccessibility, support and special collectionsInformation and communicationGet in touch
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Waste change timeline for residents

May 2025November 2025November - December 2025February to May 2026May 2026June 2026
BDC approved a new Household Waste Policy following the Simpler Recycling changes

All residents receive a letter letting them know the outcome of our property assessments and what new recycling receptacles will be delivered to them

Residents can request a review of their property assessmentsResidents will start receiving deliveries of their new recycling receptaclesResidents will receive a second letter with further information on how to use their new collection service as well as a printed calendar for their collectionsThe new waste and recycling collection service begins