Bins and recycling

Bulky waste collection

Book a collection for large household items that will not fit in your normal bins, such as furniture, mattresses and white goods.

£47.50 per item. This service continues to operate.

What you can book

Up to five items can be booked in a single collection. Items include:

  • sofas, chairs and other furniture
  • beds and mattresses
  • wardrobes and cabinets
  • fridges, freezers and other white goods
  • carpets and underlay, rolled and tied

What you cannot book

The Council cannot collect building rubble, plasterboard, tyres, gas bottles or items containing asbestos. These must be taken to the household waste recycling centre.

How to book

Collections are booked online and paid for in advance. Payment is required before a collection date can be confirmed. Items should be placed at the roadside by 7am on the day of collection.

Charges

Bulky waste charges
Items booked Charge
1 item £47.50
2 items £71.00
3 items £94.50
4 items £118.00
5 items £141.50

Collections normally take place within 10 working days of payment.