Bulky items and DIY waste collections

Introduction

We provide a service for residents to get rid of bulky items to discourage careless dumping on our streets. Over 8,000 collections are made each year.


Who and what is the service for?

  • For people who live in the borough
  • For household waste only 
  • It is not for businesses, property managers, landlords or other producers of commercial waste.

We will collect

  • Rubbish too big or too heavy for your bin
  • Rubbish from DIY work/home improvements

We will not collect

  • Anything that cannot be lifted safely by two people
  • Bricks, soil, rubble or stones 
  • Contractors' rubbish (eg rubbish produced by workmen employed within your home)  
  • Car batteries, engines or other car parts
  • Commercial waste

How to book