Bulky waste collections can be booked with extra measures in place to keep you and our contractor team safe. 

Please bear the following in mind when you book your collection:

• Collections take place on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays
• Our contractor, Biffa, is not currently able to enter your property to remove items
• Please leave the item for collection inside your property boundary but where we can easily collect it

Call 01962 670706 to book your collection.

New regulations came into force in 2023 relating to persistent organic pollutants, which are commonly found in upholstered seating, and other furnishings.

These include:

• upholstered sofas
• upholstered chairs, including dining chairs, office chairs 
• upholstered armchairs, including those with an electric motor
• upholstered stools
• beanbags
• floor and sofa cushions

These can still be collected as part of the bulky waste service, but need to kept separate from collection of other bulky waste materials.

To reduce the risk to the environment, any upholstered furniture which has been split or damaged, should be sealed with tape or plastic before collection. Otherwise, our crews will be unable to collect the items, and another chargeable collection will need to be booked.

If BIFFA are unable to make a collection due to an upholstered item being damaged and not able to be taped up or bagged, then a wasted journey charge of £15 may be applied.

The following fees include VAT and apply until 31 January 2027. 

Category A items - charged at £22.19

Armchair (small, single)

Bed frame (single) - must be dismantled

Bedside Table (small - up to 40cmx80cmx50cm)

Chest of drawers (large) - if over 82cmx40cmx126cm it must be dismantled

Chest of drawers (small) - up to 82cmx40cmx126cm

Door (single)

Electric lawnmower (small)

Filling Cabinet (up to 4 drawer, single)

Footstool / Ottoman

Headboard (double/kingsize)

Kitchen Chair (single)

Mattress (single)

Office chair

Small electrical Item e.g. dehumidifier, foot spa, air fryer, small TV, hi-fi equipment, hoover, pressure wash, gardening power tools)

Small Single Item

Table (up to 4 seater)

TV

Wardrobe (small - up to 120cmx60cmx201cm, must be dismantled)

 

Category B items - charged at £38.01

Bed frame (single)

Bedframe (double - must be dismantled)

Built-in oven

Chest freezer (small, up to 75cmx55cmx85cm)

Chest of drawers (large, over 82cmx40cmx126cm)

Dishwasher

Fridge / freezer (UC or small, free standing, less than 75cmx55cmx85cm)

Mattress (double/kingsize)

Small single items (maximum 3)

Table (4 seater with 4 chairs)

Table (6 to 8 seater)

Wardrobe (small, up to 120cmx60cmx201cm)

Washing machine / tumble dryer

 

Category C items – charged at £53.24

Armchair / recliner (single, large)

Bathtub

Built-in double oven

Chest freezer (large, over 75cmx55cmx85cm)

Double bed frame

Fridge / freezer (upright, tall  - up to H185cm, W60cm, D67cm)

Single bed and mattress

Sofa (2 seater)

Sofa (3 seater)

Table (6/8 seater, with up to 8 chairs)

Wardrobe (large - over 120cmx60cmx201cm - must be dismantled)

 

Category D items – charged at £91.25

American style fridge / freezer (over H185cm, W60cm, D67cm)

Bed frame and mattress incl headboard (double/kingsize)

Range cooker

Sofa (2 seater / with recliner)

Table (8/12 seater)

Upright piano

Wardrobe (large, over 120cmx60cmx201cm)

 

Category E items – charged at £133.72

Corner sofa (3 or more seater)

Sofa (3 or 4 seater with recliner)

Table (8/12 seater with up to 12 chairs)

 

Category F - multiple items - charged at £152.06

Multiple items  - up to 4.5 cubic metres (half load)

Category G items - multiple items - charged at £286.59

Multiple items - up to 9 cubic metres (full load)

 

Miscellaneous

If your item is not listed above, please contact Biffa on 01962 670 706 for a quote. You will be asked to provide a description of the item and include a photo. This may include things like:

Desk

Garden furniture set

Garden shed - must be dismantled

Trampoline - must be dismantled

Local charities can utilise items which are still in working order. Alternatively unwanted items can be reused or repaired rether than being thrown away and benefit others. Click below to see how your unwanted items could benefit others:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3BLRSJBOuE&feature=youtu.be

If you choose to have your waste disposed of through a private company or operator instead, then please ensure you follow the SCRAP process below

All Householders have a duty of care to dispose of their waste correctly, this includes checking that any companies or individuals that are contracted to dispose of the waste are registered with a Waste Carriers License and that the householder receives a copy of the Waste Transfer Note.

• Suspect all waste carriers and request proof of registration
• Check that the waste carrier is registered on the Environment Agency's website
• Refuse any unexpected offers to have your rubbish taken away
• Ask how your rubbish will be disposed of and seek evidence of this
• Paperwork must be obtained including a proper invoice, waste transfer note or receipt, including a description of the waste being removed and the waste carrier's contact details