Special collections for bulky and large items
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North
About this service
We offer a special disposal service for large unwanted items, such as furniture.
Any bulky items can be collected, apart from the list of items included in the Bulky Collections Guidance Notes.
All Electrical items, including white goods will be collected and charged for separately: please contact us for more information (white goods includes both gas and electrical cookers).
Charges for 2009/2010 are:
- Furniture items min charge - £24.00 (covers 3 items)
- White good items - £22.50 each
- Other Electric items - £24.00 (covers 3 items)
- Additional items - £8.00 each
The fee is payable in advance by one of the following methods:
- Cheque
- Postal order
- Credit card
- Debit card
Please contact us for details of the cost and possible reductions for customers who are in receipt of certain benefits.
For more information, or to book a bulky refuse collection, telephone 01249 706352, or follow the instructions below to complete an online request.
There will be no bulk refuse collections from 24th December 2009 until Monday 11th January 2010
Click on the link below, and choose the main category 'Rubbish, waste & recycling’ and the sub-category 'Household waste - special collections for large items'. On this form fill in your contact details and list the items for collection
Bulky Refuse Collections Guidance Notes
When considering organising a special collection for bulky items, please be aware that there are some items that cannot be collected and that the general guidance notes should be followed.
When listing items for collection, please bear in mind that one item is something that two men can carry. One part from a three-piece suite, a dining table, two dining chairs, a divan base and a mattress are all examples of one item.
Items which cannot be included in this service are:
- Garden Waste
- Gas Bottles
- Outbuildings, including sheds and greenhouses
- General builders waste
- Soil or rubble
- Concrete posts
- Window frames/doors - internal and external
- Fencing, gates and wire
- Vehicles or vehicle parts
- Xmas trees
- Asbestos
- Fluid containers, e.g. drums
- Pianos and other similar heavy musical items
- Fixtures and fittings, e.g. kitchen units, bathroom suites
For details of how to dispose of some items on this list, look at the Household Recycling Centre section.
General guidance notes:
- If a carpet cannot be moved by people, cut it into pieces, roll it and tie it.
- Underlay is an additional item.
- A suite of furniture is not classed as one item.
- Items should not be filled with other rubbish.
- Items must be easily accessible from one point at the property.
- Identical items have to be listed separately. If only one item is listed and identical ones are put out for collection then none of the items in concern will be taken.
- Only the items on the list will be collected, additional requests must be made for additional items.
Contact Details
Email: directservices@northwilts.gov.uk
Telephone: 01249 706352
Postal Address:
Customer Services
Wiltshire Council
Monkton
Park
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15
1ER
In Person:
Wiltshire Council
Monkton Park
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15
1ER
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South
About this service
A special service for the collection of bulky household waste.
- Up to six items can be collected
- Items must be placed in an easily accessible position (e.g. front garden or drive) by 7am on the day of collection
- Collection will be made on a specified day
You will need
- Your name, address and telephone number
- A list of the items you want to be collected (max 6 items)
- Where you will leave the items for collection (e.g. front garden, side path, etc)
- Your credit/debit card details
Payment
The charges for 2009/2010 are:
- One item - £10.50
- Two to six items - £21.00
Charges should be paid over the phone with a debit/credit card.
If you wish to pay by cheque collection cannot be made until at least 10 working days after your payment has been received.
Payments by post or in person can be made only by cheque, not cash or credit/debit card. Cheques should be made payable to Wiltshire Council.
A discount of 65% is offered to Wisecard holders.
Postal address
(Cheque only)
Environmental Services
Wiltshire
Council
PO Box 2126
Salisbury
SP2 2DJ
Contact Details
Email: enhmail@salisbury.gov.uk
Telephone: 01722 434319 or 01722 434320
Postal Address:
Environmental Services
Wiltshire Council
PO
Box 2126
Salisbury
SP2 2DJ
In Person:
Wiltshire Council
27-29 Milford Street
Salisbury
SP1 2AP
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East
About this service
Please follow this link to fill out a Special Collection request form
Wiltshire Council will collect bulky household items by arrangement (Special Collection Service).
The Council will collect bulky or heavy domestic household items(please see table) This service is arranged on an appointment basis and a complete list of items you would like collecting needs to be given. If you wish to cancel a collection or alter the list after your appointment has been made please call the Contact Centre. Please note collections are at the Council's discretion.
Please contact us for a competitive quote
The items for collection will need to be placed at the kerbside at the front of your property by 7am on the day of the collection (e.g. front garden or drive).
If the items you would like to dispose of are in such a condition that they may be reused you could ring Kennet Furniture Recycling on Tel: 01380 720722. or email help@kennetfurniture.fsnet.co.uk.
If they can reuse your item they will come to collect it free of charge from you. For further information on the reuse of furniture or electrical equipment please contact Refurbiz on Tel: 01380 720200
Items the Council will collect:
- White goods such as Fridges, Freezers
- & Washing machines
- Furniture such as Sofas, Beds (dismantled)
- Chairs & Tables
- Pianos (dismantled)
- Electrical goods such as TVs, Videos
- Stereos & Microwaves
- Carpets
Items the Council do not collect:
- Construction or demolition waste, such as renovating a kitchen or bathroom
- Coal Bunkers
- Cast iron baths
- Rayburn/agas
- Oil tanks
- Garage doors
- Greenhouses/sheds
- Gates/fence pannels/posts
- Animal cages or pens
- Garden waste
- Liquid waste such as oil or paint
- Gas cylinders
- Fire extinguishers
Contact Details
Email: customerserviceseast@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01380 734849
Postal Address:
Wiltshire Council
Browfort
Bath Road
Devizes
Wiltshire
SN10
2AT
In Person:
Wiltshire Council
Browfort
Bath Road
Devizes
Wiltshire
SN10
2AT
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West
About this service
Focsa
Wiltshire Council's waste collection contractor, Focsa Services UK, can arrange to collect large domestic items and furniture (but not garden waste) from your home. The following charges, inclusive of VAT, currently apply, although 50% concessions are available to people claiming income related benefits - please tell us if this applies to you.
- 1-4 Items is £18.38
- 5-8 Items is £36.75
- 9-12 Items is £52.50
To arrange a bulky waste collection, please contact us on 01225 776655. Payment must be received before the collection can take place. This can be done over the phone by credit or debit card. You will be given a collection date, and the items must be presented to the kerbside, ready for collection, from 7.15am on that day. Please advise us if you are unable to present your waste to the kerbside.
Group 5
Group 5 is a re-use charity. If you have unwanted household items or electrical goods that are in working order, then Group 5 can collect them free of charge. Group 5 is able to take a variety of items to help people set up home. They welcome crockery, cutlery, clean curtains, towels and bedding. Items will be screened and refurbished and re-distributed if in good condition; others can be stripped for spares. Group 5 will collect items from any part of the West Wiltshire area. To discuss whether the items you have can be re-used, and to arrange a collection, contact Group 5 on 01225 764849. The Group 5 offices are staffed by volunteers so if there is no answer when you call, then please leave a message and someone will call you back.
Furniture re-use
If Group 5 is unable to take the items that you would like to dispose of, then there are some furniture re-use websites that may be able to help. The websites allow you to advertise your usable or repairable bulky items, which are given away free of charge to others that can collect and give them a new home.
Below are a couple of links to some re-use websites.
Another option to consider is advertising in the free to collector/classifed sections of local press. Some local papers allow you to advertise for free.
Contact Details
Telephone: 01225 776655
Fax: 01225 770316
Postal Address:
Waste and Recycling
Wiltshire Council
Bradley
Road
Trowbridge
BA14 0RD
In Person:
Wiltshire Council
Bradley Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14
0RD
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