Bulky Collections
Information about bulky waste collections
Alternatives for bulky items
How much does it cost?
Collections for April 2009/April 2010 cost £52.00 including VAT per visit. There are no concessions or exceptions to this charge. The Council has been unable to offer a free collection service since the introduction of disposal charges for waste collection centres by the Government.
What will be picked up?
Up to 10 items can be collected. These include the following:
- Large, moveable household goods
- Furniture – Including sofas, tables, mattresses
- White goods - Including fridges, freezers, washing machines
As a general rule, we will usually collect goods for which a removal van would normally be required.
Note: No fixtures or fittings, DIY waste or vehicle parts are collected.
How do I arrange for a bulky collection?
Contact our Customer Service team with a list of the items. Please be very specific about what you want to be collected as we will only collect the items you have told us about.
Collections will be made within seven days of receiving payment. We cannot make an appointment or give a specific time or date.
Where should I put the item/s?
Your item/s must be available for collection on your property but outside any buildings at any time during the seven days. If you cannot put the items out yourself, please ask for help from a relative, friend, neighbour or local charity, such as Help the Aged, to assist you with lifting the refuse outside. We can collect from any accessible point outside your house (i.e. by your back door)
Alternatives to a bulky waste collection
Before calling us to ask for a special collection, please consider whether you could ask a local charity if they could recycle the item. You can contact the Devon Furniture Forum on 01752 897311 to find out where your nearest project is and what can be donated.
You could also contact one of these following local projects directly:
RiO (Recycling in Ottery) - 01404 815825
Exeter Turntable - 01392 202032
Furnicare (Chard) - 01460 68221 (They will collect from Seaton, Musbury, Axminster, Honiton and Sidmouth)
Trade and Donate Recycle Shop (Offwell) - call 01404 831264 or visit www.tradeanddonate.com
Freecycle – www.freecycle.org
If you have transport, you could also take your item/s to your local Recycling Centre (where items are generally accepted free of charge, subject to exceptions). Please click here to find out where your nearest Recycling Centre is.
