Bulky Collections
If you have your own transport you can take bulky items free of
charge to your local Cheshire East Council Household Waste and
Recycling centre. The sites are open 7 days a week, they also
offer green waste skips and recycling banks for glass, paper,
plastic, wood, rubble and other materials. For more information
check out the Household Waste Centre
pages.
Council Bulky Waste Collections
Cheshire East Council offers a chargeable collection service
based on the number and size of items to be collected.
Re-useable items
Cheshire East Council are dedicated to reducing the volume of
waste where possible. If an item is reuseable we will look to put
it to good use. In order to help us do this, reuseable soft
furnishings must have have a Fire label. Electrical
items that are working or have broken down, Household furniture,
Good quality used furniture that is no longer wanted. Please
keep re-usable items inside to protect them from
the elements.
Non Re-useable
Soft furnishings without a fire label, electrical items damaged
beyond repair, broken / worn out or heavily soiled
furniture. These items can be stored inside or outside but
must be presented outside the property for
collection.
Please note that mattresses and carpets must be
kept dry or they may be too heavy to be taken.
What We Won't Take
We will not collect the following items:
- Garden Waste
- Cast iron baths
- Chemicals
- Carpets over 10 feet long
- Gas Canisters
- Sheds
- Glass
- Doors that contain glass panels
- Garage doors
- Trampolines
- Pianos
- Car Parts
- Trade Waste
- Fence panels
- Paint, oil, solvents or similar liquids
- Any unbagged waste
- More than 6 bags of tied, bagged waste
- Rubble, building and DIY waste including bathroom suites and
furniture, fixtures and fittings
- Hazardous waste such as asbestos or corrosive, flammable,
explosive or toxic substances
- Any items that cannot be carried by two people
- Other items depending on size, material or weight may not be
taken. Please contact us for more information.
Arranging a Collection
You can make a
bulky collection enquiry online. You can also arrange a Bulky
Item Collection by calling 0300 123 5011.
How much will the service cost me?
Indicative prices are given below as a guide to how much this
service may cost - we'll need some more information from you to
give you a more accurate pricing. For example a table and 4
chairs will count as 5 items and therefore cost £72 to be
collected. Please note, this is a non-refundable
service.
| Number of Items |
Cost |
| 1 - 3 |
£36 |
| 4 - 6 |
£72 |
| 6 or more |
Contact us for a quote |
Please note that in some circumstances the Council will charge
at a half hourly rate for the removal of large or awkward
items (i.e. sheds). Please contact the Waste and Recycling team for
special collection information. There is no restriction on the
number of collections booked within a year.
If you are in receipt of any of the following benefits there is
a reduction in the charge of this service (The Council may
undertake a check to confirm you are in receipt of qualifying
benefits):
- Income based job seekers allowance
- Income Support
- Housing Benefit
- Council Tax Benefit – not single resident
- Guranteed Pension Credits
How do I pay?
You can pay in the following ways:
- Over the phone by credit or debit card.
- Face to face at Cheshire East facilities - please contact us
for more information.
- Cheque in the post – Made payable to Cheshire East Council (a
covering letter is required).
How the Collection Works
All collections must be paid for prior to collection and once
the payment has been received we endeavour to collect
within ten working days. Please provide an
accurate list of items, only items that are listed will be
collected, all items must be easily accessible from the property
(e.g. gates etc should be open). If possible, please cover soft
furnishing items such as sofas and mattresses with a plastic sheet
or keep them inside. Where possible items are sent for re-use so we
ask that these items are kept inside until collection. Our customer
service staff will give you advice on this matter.
If any food is left in a fridge/freezer, the crews will not
collect this. If the collection crew are in any doubt about an item
they will try to contact you to make certain. If they cannot
contact you the item(s) may be left.
