Recycling and rubbish
Recycling and rubbish
Request a special collection
Request a special collection
Request a special collection to remove large bulky household waste items such as beds, fridges and washing machines.
This service is for household items only.
What we’ll collect
- Fridge / freezer – not American style fridge freezers with a water dispenser
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Television
- Computer / monitor
- Vacuum cleaner
- Sideboard / dresser
- Coffee table
- Dressing table / chest of drawers
- Dining table and chairs (tables and chairs classed as individual items)
- Beds, mattresses, headboards (classed as individual items)
- Sofa / armchair
What we cannot collect
- Garden waste, soil and cut down trees
- Building waste
- Carpet / underlay
- Worktops
- Fixtures or fittings
- Hazardous waste or chemical waste, paint or any other liquid substances
- Pianos
- American style fridge freezers with a water dispenser and larger than 182.4cm (H) x 54cm (W) x 57.5cm (D)
- Glass, or items with glass in them such as tables etc
- Fence panels, sheds or greenhouses
Costs
- £34.80 for 1 to 3 items
- £52.80 for 4 to 7 items
- £69.60 for 8 to 10 items
On the day of your special collection
We will only collect items that you have listed for collection and that the collection crew can get to. Make sure that:
- You only put out items you have booked for collection
- You put the items at the front of your property by 6.30am on your collection day
- You do not obstruct the pavement or street
If you live in a flat please leave your items either:
- Outside the communal entrance door
- In the communal bin area
- In your own parking space in a communal car park
Book a special collection
If you want to receive updates on your booking, or need to amend or cancel your booking, sign up for an account before completing the form.
By booking a special collection you are agreeing to the terms and conditions listed below:
- Items must be placed on your boundary and clearly visible by 6.30am for a morning collection and 11am for an afternoon collection on the day of collection
- You can only book up to 10 items for your address at any one time or within 6 months
- We may take photos of the front or collection point which may include your property for our records. Consent will be implied when you complete the online application form, if you refuse a photo the collection will not be taken
- Items must not require more than 2 people to carry
- You must remove all food from fridges and freezers
- You must remove any sharp objects from your appliances or furniture
- The special collection service is not to be used for house, garage or property refurbishments or clearances. You will need to use firms or charities who supply this service
Failure to meet these terms and conditions may result in the collection not being completed and a new collection will need to be booked and paid for.
Recycling unwanted furniture
There are charities and organisations that upcycle and rehome unwanted furniture.