Large or Bulky Waste Collections

Large or Bulky Waste Collections

If you are unable to take your large items of household waste to Loscoe Household Waste and Recycling Centre,  Amber Valley Council can remove unwanted large items from your home.

What we will and will not collect

We collect a wide range of items, however if you wish to have something removed that is not listed below, please contact us and we can offer further advice.

Household Items we WILL collect             

Household Items we WILL NOT collect

Furniture

Doors (including external doors- no glass)

Carpets

Chairs

Settees

Armchairs

Beds (headboard, mattress, bed base=1 item)

Small household electrical appliances

Ironing boards

Wardrobes (broken down, no mirrors)

TV's

Computers

Fridges

Freezers

Organs/pianos (subject to weight - visit will need required)

Packaging items/toys in bags (3 bags= 3 items)

Washing machines

Tumble driers

Cookers

Vacum cleaners

Kitchen and sink units

Bathroom suites

Window frames

Mirrors

Bags of mixed household waste

Glass

Electric fires

Gas fires

Fire-places

Boilers

Radiators

Laminate flooring

We will also collect the following outdoor items 

Outdoor items we  WILL collect             

Outdoor items we WILL NOT collect      

Electric/manual lawn mowers

Electric garden tools e.g. shredders

Ladders (including step ladders) max length 12ft

Moveable garden furniture

Moveable play equipment

Bikes

Water butts/barrels

Pressure washers & BBQ's

Petrol lawn mowers

Pesticides

Builders rubble

Garages

Sheds

Garden waste

Motor vehicle parts

Car batteries

Hazardous waste

Chemicals

Timber

Gas cylinders

Asbestos

 

Prices for the removal of large items of household waste 2012/13

Below is the list of prices for collecting your large, bulky waste items for recycling / safe disposal.

  • Bulky waste (3 items) - £16.50 (£8.25 if in receipt of a means tested benefit)
  • Bulky waste (6 items) - £26.50 (£13.25 if in receipt of means tested benefit)
  • Fridge/freezers - £15.50 per item (£7.75 if in receipt of a means tested benefit)
  • Electrical items - £15.50 per item (£7.75 if in receipt of a means tested benefit)

Please note that no refunds will be given after payment has been received. 

Terms and Conditions for the collection of large items of household waste can be found by clicking here.

Payment Methods

Payment can be made by cash, cheque or card at any Amber Valley Cash Office. Alternatively if you are not in receipt of means tested benefit, you may also make your payment by telephone.

If you are in receipt of a means tested benefit, then proof of benefit will need to be taken to your local cash office .

The qualifying benefits are as follows:

  • Pension credit
  • Income based job seekers allowance
  • Council tax benefit
  • Housing benefit
  • Working tax credit
  • Income support

You can now download a Special Collection Request Form online.

Skip Hire

Before any skip is placed on a public highway, the skip provider must first apply to Derbyshire County Council for a permit.

Please contact Derbyshire County Council for full details

e-mail: call.centre@derbyshire.gov.uk
telephone: 08456 058 058

 

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