What Bulky Waste collects
The Bulky Waste charity furniture collection service can collect any item that is not hazardous. Approximately 80% of the bulky items that we pick up are second hand furniture or electrical goods, but we also collect a range of other items. See below for further examples.
We’re not able to collect Asbestos, animal waste or food waste. We’re also unable to take any liquids, or containers that have contained corrosive, harmful, irritant or toxic substances.
To get a collection date and price for removing your bulky waste please click here. For other advice and tips about recycling visit Recycling.co.uk
Uncategorised
- Carpet Tiles (one pattern not exceeding 5 metres X 4 metres)infoBulky Waste will not remove commercial carpet tiles; our collection agents are advised to photograph and not to remove carpet waste that appears to be commercial waste or wet. Please cover it if you intend to leave it outside for collection.
Bathroom Items
- Bath (fibreglass or plastic)
- Bath (metal)infoBulky Waste do not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect metal items that can be recycled.
- Bathroom Cabinet
- Shower Screen
- Shower Tray
- Sink (ceramic)
- Toilet / WC
- Vanity Unit
Children's Items
- Cot / Baby Crib
- High Chair
- Pram / Pushchair / Buggy
- Stair GateinfoBulky Waste do not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect metal items that can be recycled.
- Toys / Toy BoxinfoBulky Waste support childrens charities and will donate second hand toys that are complete and in good condition.
DIY Waste
- Door (pvc or wood)
- Glass (panes)infoGlass waste must be intact or packaged safely for our collection agents to remove. Our charges are for individual panes of glass, single doors or windows. If you are uncertain about glass disposal call our advisors on 01772 566 556.
- Window Frame
Electrical Items (large)
- Air Conditioner / DehumidifierinfoThis item cannot go to landfill. Air conditioners and dehumidifiers contain chlorofluorocarbon or CFC, which contributes to ozone depletion. Specialist recycling must be carried out which is expensive.
- CookerinfoBulky Waste does not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect metal cookers that can be recycled.
- Cooker HoodinfoBulky Waste does not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect metal items that can be recycled.
- Cooking or Catering EquipmentinfoBulky Waste does not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect metal items that can be recycled.
- DishwasherinfoBulky Waste does not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect metal items that can be recycled.
- Electric BedinfoElectric Beds take up a lot of space in our vehicles and reduce the number of collections we can make before having to return to our depot. For this reason we make a small additional charge to collect them.
- Electric WheelchairinfoDisability items are often donated to charities that can repair and make use of them. Bulky Waste does not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect metal items that can be recycled.
- FreezerinfoThis item cannot go to landfill. Freezers contain chlorofluorocarbon or CFC, which contributes to ozone depletion. Specialist recycling must be carried out which is expensive.
- Freezer / Fridge (table top)infoThis item cannot go to landfill. Freezers contain chlorofluorocarbon or CFC, which contributes to ozone depletion. Specialist recycling must be carried out which is expensive.
- FridgeinfoThis item cannot go to landfill. Fridges contain chlorofluorocarbon or CFC, which contributes to ozone depletion. Specialist recycling must be carried out which is expensive.
- Hob (electric)
- Kitchen Appliances (electrical)
- Lawnmower (electric)
- Massage Chair / Electric ArmchairinfoBulky Waste does not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect metal items that can be recycled.
- RefrigeratorinfoThis item cannot go to landfill. Refrigerators contain chlorofluorocarbon or CFC, which contributes to ozone depletion. Specialist recycling must be carried out which is expensive.
- Spin DryerinfoBulky Waste does not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect metal items that can be recycled.
- SunbedinfoIt is no longer legal to use landfill sites or skips for disposal of fluorescent lamps, and by law, everyone must comply with the new regulations. Specialist recycling must be carried out which is expensive and so we make a small additional charge to collect them.
- Tumble DryerinfoBulky Waste does not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect metal items that can be recycled.
- TVinfoIt is no longer legal to landfill or use skips for disposal of TVs, and by law, everyone must comply with the new regulations. Specialist recycling must be carried out which is expensive and so we make a small additional charge to collect them.
- Twin-tub
- Washer DryerinfoBulky Waste does not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect metal items that can be recycled.
- Washing MachineinfoBulky Waste does not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect metal washing machines that can be recycled.
Electrical Items (small)
- Electric Sewing Maching
- Fan (electric)
- Fan Heater
- Garden Tools (electrical)
- Hair & Beauty (electrical items)
- HIFI Equiptment
- Kitchen Equipment (surface mounted)
- Lamp / Light
- MicrowaveinfoBulky Waste does not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect metal items that can be recycled.
- Power Tools i.e. drill
- Speakers (pair)
- Vacuum Cleaner
Flooring Coverings
- Carpet (one pattern not exceeding 5 metres X 4 metres)infoBulky Waste will not remove commercial carpet waste; our collection agents are advised to photograph and not to remove carpet waste that appears to be commercial waste or wet. Please cover it if you intend to leave it outside for collection.
- Laminate Flooring (one Pattern Not Exceeding 5 Metres X 4 Metres)infoLaminate flooring must not exceed a single room of 5 metres by 4 metres. All laminate must be stacked into manageable and tied bundles ready for collection.
- Lino (one pattern not exceeding 5 metres X 4 metres)infoBulky Waste will not remove commercial lino waste; our collection agents are advised to photograph and not to remove lino waste that appears to be commercial waste.
- Small rug 3'x6'
- Underlay (not exceeding 5 metres X 4 metres)infoBulky Waste will not remove commercially accumulated underlay; our collection agents are advised to photograph and not to remove underlay waste that appears to be commercial waste.
Furniture (wood / plastic / glass)
- Bedside Cabinet(s)infoIf you have a matching pair of bedside cabinets they are classed as one single item.
- Bookcase (wood or plastic)
- Cabinet or Bureau
- Coffee Table
- Computer Desk
- Desk (wood)
- Drawers
- Dressing Table
- Fire Surround
- Grandfather ClockinfoWe have many 'collectors' of specialist items, regardless of their condition. We therefore try to keep Granfather Clocks (and similar clocks) in good condition and do not charge an additional fee for their collection.
- Headboard
- Sideboard
- TV / HIFI Cabinet
- Wall unit
- Wardrobe
- Welsh Dresser
- Wooden Bench
Garden
- Fence Panel
- Garden Furniture (not sheds)
- Garden ShedinfoGarden sheds must not exceed 3 metres by 2 metres (9 feet x 6 feet) and must be dismantled ready for immediate removal.
- Garden Waste (up to 5 refuse bags)infoAll bags must be strong enough to hold their contents and must be easy for two bulky waste collectors to carry.
- Gate (wood)
- Tree (small & manageable)infoTree 'stumps' must be easy for two bulky waste collectors to carry. Each individual piece is considered one separate bulky waste item.
- Wheelbarrow (plastic)
IT Equipment
- Computer
- Computer Monitor / ScreeninfoIt is no longer legal to landfill or use skips for disposal of PC monitors, and by law, everyone must comply with the new regulations. Specialist recycling must be carried out which is expensive and so we make a small additional charge to collect them.
- Laptop
- Mobile Phone / AccessoriesinfoBulky Waste manages a national mobile phone repair and reuse service generating revenues for many charities. Your mobile phone donation will help support low income families.
- PC Accessories
- Photocopier
- Printer / Scanner / Shredder
- Telecommunications equipment
Kitchen Items
- Chair, Kitchen / Dining (up to 6 matching)infoPlease note that only 'matching' chairs are considered one single item for collection.
- Dining Table
- Kitchen Cabinet
- Kitchen Sink (metal)infoBulky Waste do not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect metal sinks that can be recycled.
- Table (metal)infoBulky Waste do not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect metal tables that can be recycled.
- Table (plastic or wood)
- Worktop (kitchen)
Leisure Equipment
- Musical Instruments (not metal)
- PianoinfoDue to their size and the space that Pianos take up within our collection vehicle we charge a small premium.
Metal Items
- Barbecue (metal)infoBulky Waste do not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect metal items that can be recycled.
- Bed Base (double metal)infoBulky Waste do not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect metal beds that can be recycled.
- Bed Base (single metal)infoBulky Waste do not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect metal beds that can be recycled.
- Bike (metal)infoBulky Waste support local youth schemes that recycle bicycles for low income families. We do not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect bikes.
- Blinds (metal)infoBulky Waste do not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect metal blinds that can be recycled.
- Boiler (central heating equip.)infoBulkyWaste does not make an additional charge above the minimum collection fee for this item.
- Brass Item (metal)infoBulky Waste do not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect brass items that can be recycled.
- Chair (metal)infoBulky Waste do not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect metal items that can be recycled.
- Cistern (copper cylinder)
- Copper Item (metal)infoBulky Waste do not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect copper items that can be recycled.
- Door (metal)infoBulky Waste do not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect metal doors that can be recycled.
- Exercise Equipment
- Fire Surround (metal)infoBulky Waste do not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect metal fire surrounds that can be recycled.
- Folding Bed (metal frame)infoBulky Waste do not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect metal beds that can be recycled.
- Garden Tools (not electrical)infoBulky Waste does not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect garden tools that can be reused or recycled.
- Gate (metal)infoBulky Waste do not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect metal gates that can be recycled.
- Hob (gas)infoBulky Waste does not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect metal hobs that can be recycled.
- Ladder (metal)
- Lawnmower (petrol or manual)infoBulky Waste does not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect metal lawnmowers that can be recycled.
- Lead Item (metal)infoBulky Waste do not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect lead items that can be recycled.
- Metal IteminfoBulky Waste do not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect metal items that can be recycled.
- Musical Instruments (metal)infoBulky Waste support local youth schemes that recycle musical instruments for low income families. We do not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect them.
- Radiator (metal panel)infoBulky Waste do not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect metal radiators that can be recycled.
- Shelving (metal)infoBulky Waste do not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect metal shelving that can be recycled.
- Tools (metal)infoBulky Waste do not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect metal tools that can be reused or recycled.
- Water Tank (metal)infoBulky Waste do not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect metal water tanks that can be recycled.
- Wheelbarrow (metal)infoBulky Waste do not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect metal wheelbarrows that can be recycled.
Miscellaneous
- Blinds (wood or plastic)
- Books (boxed)infoIf you have books that are dry and in good condition we will make sure that these go to local charity shops, low-income families or other available outlets. Please make sure that your box is strong enough to hold the books and can be lifted by two people.
- Bric-a-Brac (boxed)infoAll boxes must be strong enough to hold its contents and must be easy for two bulky waste collectors to carry.
- Ladder (wood)
- Rotary DryerinfoBulky Waste do not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect kitchen appliances that can be recycled.
- Water Tank (plastic)
Office Furniture
- Filing Cabinet (metal)infoBulky Waste do not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect metal filing cabinets that can be recycled.
- Office Chair
- Office Desk
- Shelving (wood or plastic)
Soft Furnishings
- BeddinginfoBlankets, duvets, covers and pillows. Please do not select this option for bed mattresses.
- Curtains (fabric or plastic)
Soft Furniture
- Armchair
- Bed Base (double wood)
- Bed Base (single wood)
- Bed Headboard
- Bed Mattress (Double)infoThere are no viable ways to recycle a bed mattress so they always require landfill. Mattresses take up a lot of space in our vehicles and reduce the number of collections we can make before having to return to our depot. For this reason we make a small additional charge to collect them.
- Bed Mattress (Single)infoThere are no viable ways to recycle a bed mattress so they always require landfill. Mattresses take up a lot of space in our vehicles and reduce the number of collections we can make before having to return to our depot. For this reason we make a small additional charge to collect them.
- Bunk Bed or Cabin Bed
- Cane Chair
- Cane Sofa
- Chaise Longue
- Pouffe / Stool
- Recliner
- Sofa (2 Seater)infoTwo seat sofas take up a lot of space in our removal vehicle and reduce the number of collections we can make before having to return to our depot. For this reason we make a small additional collection charge. If this item is in very good reusable condition we may deduct the additional charge. If you wish to confirm a discount please call our advisors on 01772 566 556.
- Sofa (3 Seater)infoThree seat sofas take up a lot of space in our removal vehicle and reduce the number of collections we can make before having to return to our depot. For this reason we make a small additional collection charge. If this item is in very good reusable condition we may deduct the additional charge. If you wish to confirm a discount please call our advisors on 01772 566 556
- Sofa Bed (metal frame)infoBulky Waste do not make an additional charge above the minimum fee to collect sofa beds with metal bases that can be recycled.
- Sofa Bed (soft foam)infoSofa beds take up a lot of space in our removal vehicle and reduce the number of collections we can make before having to return to our depot. For this reason we make a small additional collection charge. If this item is in very good reusable condition we may deduct the additional charge. If you wish to confirm a discount please call our advisors on 01772 566 556.
- Sofa Bed (wood base with mattress)infoSofa beds take up a lot of space in our removal vehicle and reduce the number of collections we can make before having to return to our depot. For this reason we make a small additional collection charge. If this item is in very good reusable condition we may deduct the additional charge. If you wish to confirm a discount please call our advisors on 01772 566 556.

