Bulky waste collections from your home

The council charge £15 for 6 items of bulky waste to be collected.

Bulky waste items are things such as: a settee, furniture, fridge/freezer, cooker, TV, washing machine.

It takes approximately five to seven working days from payment for a collection to take place. A customer service representative will call you the day prior to your collection.

Collections are made from the front, side or rear of your property. The collection crew cannot enter your property, garage or shed.

Collection vehicles may differ depending on the type of bulky household waste that you have. For example, some types of waste (such as fridges and freezers) need to be collected in different vehicles than things like beds and settees.

If you have fixtures or fittings for collection such as, a fitted kitchen, bathroom suite, fireplace, then contact us for a no obligation quote.

If you require a bulky waste collection just contact Care For Your Area.Alternatively, you can take your waste to the Household Waste Recycling Centre.

Penalties for the illegal dumping of waste

Fly-tipping is the unauthorised depositing/dumping of waste, it is a criminal offence.

Legislation is available to local authorities and the Environment Agency, to prosecute offenders where evidence exists.

If dealt with through a Magistrates Court, fines can be up to £20,000 or six months imprisonment (or both).

If dealt with through the Crown Court the fine is unlimited with the possibility of a jail sentence of between two and five years if hazardous waste is involved.