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Household waste - special collections for large items

Special collections of flood damaged bulky items

A free collection of white goods and bulky items from flooded properties is being offered. Unfortunately, the Council is unable to simply do a 'sweep' of items left on the streets due to issues regarding insurers who may need to inspect items. As such customers needing items collected must call us on 01900 702800 or visit a customer service centre to request.  Customers will need to provide a list of items to be taken and where they will be placed for collections. 

Unfortunately dates cannot be given (they will be organised on a daily basis with what resources contract services can spare). All non-flood related collections (regular special collections)  will be collected as usual.

bulky waste removalAllerdale Borough Council offers a special refuse collection to householders within the borough.

We will arrange the collection of all bulky household items for a fee.  As a general rule, bulky items can be defined as anything that you might take with you when you move house such as furniture (chests, wardrobes, dressers etc), carpets, beds, mattresses, bicycles, exercise equipment, garden equipment and the like.

White goods can be collected at a fee per unit and are sent locally for recycling. White Goods are items such as e.g. fridges, freezers, cookers, TV's, washing machines, dishwashers, tumble dryers etc 

We can also make arrangements for the collection of small amounts of Garden and D.I.Y. waste for a fee. Large amounts will require an inspection.

To arrange collection of bulky household items using the special collection service you can use the online form, email domestic.refuse@allerdale.gov.uk or telephone 01900 702800.

Fees for domestic special collections from 1 April 2009 until 31 March 2010 are as follows:

Collection type Normal charge Benefits recipient
White goods £10.50 £5.25
Bulky household furniture, excess household waste (e.g. which cannot be accommodated in the normal wheeled bin) £15.75 £7.88
Collection of TV's £10.50 £5.25
Small amounts of DIY waste and excess garden waste, sheds, greenhouses, etc (not suitable for green sacks) £27.30 £13.65
Large amounts of DIY waste or house/garage clearances etc (minimum half an hour) - per hour £79.80 £39.90

 

New Rules for Recycling Plasterboard, Plaster and Gypsum Wastes

On 1 April 2009 the Environment Agency altered its guidance for the management of waste plasterboard, plaster and gypsum. The new guidance states that plasterboard, plaster and gypsum waste should be collected separately and sent for recovery.

This does not affect plaster attached to other waste, bricks for example, however, it does affect plaster mixed with other waste. So if plaster is not attached to other waste it should be segregated before being deposited at a Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC).

This change has been made to encourage additional recycling of these materials. In addition, if these wastes are landfilled with other waste types they can degrade, producing an odorous gas.

Due to the number of different containers required it is not possible to provide a separate container for these wastes at all Household Waste Recycling Centres. Your nearest sites with suitable facilities are:

  • Flusco HWRC near Penrith
  • Project Furness HWRC, Barrow in Furness

Details of these sites can be found at recycleforcumbria.org

If you have any questions regarding the provision of services for waste plasterboard or gypsum you can contact Cumbria County Council's recycling helpline on 0845 055 1118. If you have any questions regarding the new Agency guidance on these wastes you can contact the Environment Agency on 08708 506506.


Electronic forms

Electronic forms can be completed and submitted online, with no paper involved, which is not only our preferred method; it's kinder to the environment as well.

last updated 24 November 2009