Bulky item collections

There are no changes to the number of items that can be collected; up to 12 items can still be collected as part of the bulky waste collection service. View more information about bulky waste collections and prices.

No, staff are not permitted to enter any building unless an assisted collection has been requested. We offer an assisted collection for residents who are physically unable to present their items outside and have no family/friends who could help them to do this. All items must be presented outside of the property in a safe place that does not cause an obstruction to the public.

Flats/apartments have communal recycling/refuse collection points where you may be able to leave your bulky items. Please note that you may need to seek permission from your landlord if appropriate and perhaps let your neighbours know as a courtesy. Also, note that you must not block access to the recycling/refuse containers and items should be left out by 7am on the day of your scheduled bulky collection.

Please ensure that your shed is fully dismantled and bulked together in pieces no larger than 2 metre x 2 metres, to ensure the crew can fit this onto the collection vehicle, all screws/nails must be removed or made safe i.e. taped or covered up, if there are any protruding nails the crew will not attempt collection of the item.

We encourage residents to minimise their waste and instead look at ways to repair or reuse items e.g. using a local charity repair cafe or collection by a charity organisation. The new charges are aimed at encouraging waste minimisation and a need to bridge the funding gap. The council regularly reviews charges to ensure costs are recovered while working hard to support those in need. Although prices have increased, there is still a 25% discount available for those who are eligible, for more information about the current charges, please visit our bulky items collections webpage.

The council regularly reviews charges to ensure that costs are recovered, while working hard to support those in greatest need. Although prices have increased, there is still a 25% discount available for those who are eligible.

No. The council regularly reviews charges to ensure costs are recovered while working hard to support those in greatest need.

We encourage residents to minimise their waste looking to alternatives of disposal such as repair and reuse e.g. using a charity repair cafe or collection by a charity organisation. The council regularly reviews charges to ensure that costs are recovered while working hard to support those in greatest need. Although prices have increased; there is still a 25% discount available for those who are eligible. We also have free access to our HRC's for household waste with no need to pre-book and provide a weekly household waste collection service without additional costs or charges for green waste.

As well as bulk collections, there are a number of reuse alternatives (such as charity donation) that residents can choose to use, if they no longer require an item, more information can be found by visiting our reuse webpage. Our household Recycling Centres also continue to be an option for residents to dispose of household items and they are open 9am-5pm, seven days a week, 362 days a year, with no pre-booking required.

Yes and the council strives to recover the costs of providing this service. Although prices have increased, there is still a 25% discount available for those who are eligible. The Council regularly reviews charges to ensure that costs are recovered while working hard to support those in greatest need.

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