Items we collect

Bulky uplift service

Items we collect

We cannot collect everything. The following list contains all the items we will collect.

You can book a maximum of 18 units per collection.

Units are calculated based on:

  • size
  • weight
  • difficulty in recycling or being disposed

Bulky uplift item list

ItemNotesUnits
Armchair Tape up any items that are damaged, ripped, or torn. If possible, you should cover them with non-returnable sheeting or a tarp. 6
Black/waste sacks Liftable to shoulder height 3
BBQ Must be empty 6
Bath No cast iron 6
Bed complete - including bunk beds dismantled Any size - includes mattress and headboard 18
Bed base (heavy metal) Any size - heavy metal frame 18
Bed base Any size - base only (not heavy metal) 9
Bench or workbench   6
Bicycle   3
Bidet   6
Bookcase, shelving unit, or shelves Ensure shelves are secure 6
Bushes/ trees/ branches per bundle Tied into bundles less than 6ft 6
Carpet or underlay One room - cut into liftable sections 6
Vinyl, laminate, or lino One room - cut into liftable sections 6
Chair (not armchair)   6
Chest freezer Must be emptied and doors taped shut 18
Cooker No range cookers, such as AGAs for example 18
Cot   6
Couch Tape up any items that are damaged, ripped, or torn. If possible, you should cover them with non-returnable sheeting or a tarp. 6
Couch - corner The corner couch must be split into sections. As above, tape up any items that are damaged, ripped, or torn. If possible, you should cover them with non-returnable sheeting or a tarp. 18
Desk or dressing table   6
Dishwasher Must be emptied and doors taped shut 18
Door Doors with cracked glass must be taped up 6
Drawers/ bedside cabinet/ cupboard Must be emptied and doors taped shut 6
Fridge or freezer (under counter) Must be emptied and doors taped shut 9
Fridge or freezer (including American style) Must be emptied and doors taped shut 18
Garden furniture (per item) No cast iron 6
Headboard   6
Ladders Under 6ft 6
Mattress Fold and tie 6
Ottoman, chest, or sideboard Under 6ft 9
Oven (not full cooker)   9
Pouffe Tape up any items that are damaged, ripped, or torn. If possible, you should cover them with non-returnable sheeting or a tarp 6
Radiator No oil-filled or cast-iron 6
Roofing felt (per bundle) Liftable 6
Rowing machine or exercise bike   6
Shower screen or tray Glass is intact and secure 6
Sink   6
Sofa (Known as "Couch" in form) Tape up any items that are damaged, ripped, or torn. If possible, you should cover them with non-returnable sheeting or a tarp 6
Sofa - Corner (Known as "Couch" in form) As above, tape up any items that are damaged, ripped, or torn. If possible, you should cover them with non-returnable sheeting or a tarp 18
Sofa bed Tape up any items that are damaged, ripped, or torn. If possible, you should cover them with non-returnable sheeting or a tarp 18
Stool (upholstered)   6
Swing or slide Under 6ft 6
Table or coffee table Glass is intact and secure 6
Television   6
Toilet   6
Trampoline Dismantled - parts must be under 6ft 6
Tumble drier Empty and door taped shut 9
Wardrobe Under 6ft - door shut and secure 18
Washing machine Empty and door taped shut 18
Wood - floorboards or plywood (per bundle) Less than 6ft, nails removed and tied into bundles that can be lifted to shoulder height 6
Wood - posts, fencing, or gate (per bundle/ panel) Less than 6ft, nails removed and tied into bundles that can be lifted to shoulder height 6
Worktop Under 6ft 6

Item not on the list?

We can only collect items that appear on the list.

If your item is not on the list, check the  A-Z list of recycling to see if your item can be disposed of at a recycling centre.