Rubbish Removal for Bulky and Large Items (Special Collections)
Black and white picture of our recycling team moving large items.
Information about the service the Council offers to remove various household items from your home.
Fylde Borough Council works in partnerhsip with Bulky Waste Collectors to collect, reuse and recycle household items.
Bulky Waste Collectors are a collaboration of the charities Helping Hand and Refurb, who reuse and recycle items such as old furniture for the benefit of the local community, whilst reducing the amount of waste we send to landfill.
Large household items such as furniture, cookers and fridges are collected for a small charge when requested by householders. We aim to complete collections within 3 days of the request. Collections are available:-
- Monday – Friday, Morning or Afternoon
- Thursday Evening
- Saturday Morning
Collection can now be carried out from within your property, at an agreed time. The items must be easily accessible in order to be removed from the premises, i.e. large items must be able to fit through doorways without dismantling.
The exact number and description of the items that need removing must be specified during the booking. There is a charge for this service and payment must be made in advance.
To book a collection, please:
The following charges apply:
- Up to 3 items - £18.10
- 4 to 10 items - £36.20
- Fridges/Freezers - £36.20
- Over 10 items is charged at a rate of £71.40 per hour. The minimum charge of 1 hour is applicable and payment must be made in advance in order for the collection to be arranged. Please be aware that if the job takes longer than 1 hour this will be billed retrospectively at a rate of £71.40 per hour or part there of.
This service covers the following items:
Items Covered
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Yes Please
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No Thanks
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| Bed /mattress |
Bathroom materials |
| Cooker |
Building suites and rubble |
| Fridge/Freezer |
Toilets |
| Washing machine |
Car batteries |
| Dishwashers |
Carpets |
| Microwave |
Children’s Wooden Play Area (any size) |
| Wardrobes |
Commercial Fridges and Freezers
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| Chest of drawers |
Computers/printers |
| Chairs |
Garage Doors |
| Tables |
House Clearances |
| Sofa |
Oil |
| Bicycles |
Organs |
| Mobility aids |
Paint |
| Radiators |
Pianos |
| Boilers |
Household doors |
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Sunbeds |
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Televisions |
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Information about how to recycle / dispose of bulky items not covered by the collection (external link).
What happens to the bulky items collected?
Items in good condition will be reused within the local community. Items unsuitable for reuse will be recycled wherever possible.
Any remaining items unsuiatbale for reuse or recycling will be sent to landfill, except for electrical equipment including fridges and freezers which are sent for specialist disposal.
We aim to reuse or recycle 50% of the bulky items collected.
Do any charities reuse or recycle bulky items?
There are a number of charities operating in Fylde which will collect items in good working condition that are suitable for reuse. These include:
