Bulky waste refers to items too large to fit into your refuse bin. It is usually a piece of furniture or other item that you would take with you when you move house, such as:
- beds
- sofas
- TVs
- white goods
It is not building or DIY waste.
We only collect items from households and flats.
Could it be reused?
If the item you wish to dispose of is in a good condition and could be reused by someone else, consider donating it to a reuse organisation or a charity shop.
You can also try reuse internet sites (Freecycle, Freegle, Snaffleup, Preloved or many Facebook selling sites) where you list your item and if someone wants it they contact you.
Book a bulky waste collection
To book a collection, contact our customer service team on 01462 474000 and choose the waste option. Make sure you have a list of the items you would like collected ready, and a credit or debit card.
Check if you need more than one collection
We are not able to collect soft furnishings alongside other bulky waste items. If you have a mixture of soft furnishings and non-soft furnishings, you will need to split these into two collections and pay for two collections. These collections may not be on the same day.
Six general waste sacks comprise one bulky waste item under the service.
Prices
| Waste type | 1 to 3 items | Each additional item |
|---|---|---|
| Soft furnished waste | £58.65 | £16.26 |
| Non-soft furnished waste | £58.65 | £16.26 |
On the day
The items need to be ready for collection:
- by 7am
- outside your property (not in a garage or shed)
- placed well away from any items and material not for collection.
Items accepted as bulky waste
| Materials accepted | Materials not accepted |
|---|---|
| Beds (divan beds are treated as three items: mattress, divan and headboard) | Rubble, bricks, concrete |
| Sofas | Soils |
| Mattresses | Roofing materials |
| Televisions | Coal bunkers |
| Fridges | Oil tanks |
| Freezers | Asbestos |
| Computers | Lead acid/car batteries |
| Tables | Vehicle parts |
| Chairs | Chemicals |
| Washing machines | Tins of paint |
| Dishwashers | Tyres |
| Tumble dryers | Propane cylinders or gas bottles |
| Microwaves | Greenhouses, garden sheds |
| Cookers | Garden waste, trees |
| Hobs | Fencing or posts |
| Video recorders / DVD players | Boilers, radiators, storage heaters |
| Other household items you would expect to take with you if you moved house | Window frames or doors |
| No items integral to the property | Bathroom suites or kitchen units |
If your item is not accepted
Items not accepted can still be taken to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
If you are unsure how to dispose of items not accepted by our bulky items collection service, please contact WasteAware or call 0300 1234051.