Recycling

Recycling Boxes

If you do not have boxes or your current boxes are un-usable, you are able to continue to recycle by presenting materials in a suitable alternative container, please do not put recyclable materials in bags or cardboard boxes as this will not be collected. 

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PLEASE NOTE - We are currently out of stock of GREEN recycling boxes and are awaiting delivery. Expected at the end of May 2025. Deliveries will commence first week of June 2025 via our contractor. Please be aware that you can still present your dry recycling on your scheduled collection day using your own suitable container.

All other containers are currently available.

Food Caddy and Gull Proof Bags

You can purchase a roll of 50 food caddy bags from your local library or Council office for only £1.80.

Gull proof bags are available from Clacton Town Hall reception for £10, the re-useable bag will protect your black sacks from being ripped open by birds and animals on collection day.  Please note: Libraries do not hold stock of Gull proof bags.

How to use the bags:

• Place your household rubbish in black sacks as usual
• Then place your tied black rubbish sacks into the reusable gull proof bag loose rubbish in the bag will not be collected
• Place the reusable gull proof bag out for collection in the normal way by 7am on the day of collection
• Please use only the Velcro flap to close your bag; do not tie your gull proof bag across the top as this may prevent the crew from emptying your bag
• Ties are provided with the bag should you wish to secure the bag to your fence or gate post
• The crew will empty the bag and leave the bag in place for you to collect and take in as soon as possible
• The bag is for bagged household waste only
• You can write your house number on the front of the bag for identification

We also sell rolls of black sacks for £3.50 per roll.

Please click on the appropriate image below to check how to fill and prepare your boxes for collection.