Bulky item collection
Unfortunately, the bulky waste collection service is temporarily unavailable in the former Allerdale area due to industial action by Allerdale Waste Services staff. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Details of our bulky waste collection service
We offer a bulky item refuse collection to householders for a small fee.
The cost is £31 for up to three items. It is £7 for each additional item, up to a total of six items.
To arrange a bulky item collection ring us on 0300 373 3730.
Below is a list of items we can collect. Unfortunately, if your item is not listed then we can't collect it. You may be able to take such items to the Household Waste Recycling Centres in Workington, Wigton and Maryport, or elswhere in Cumbria.
Bulky household items we can collect
If it is not listed here, we are unable to collect the item. See the list of Household Waste Recycling Centres for places to take items we do not collect. Certain vehicles, such as vans and pick ups, are only allowed to use these sites under a permit scheme. Guidance on the scheme and how to apply can be found on our page with information about Household Waste Recycling Centres. .
Bedroom furniture
- Bed base
- Bed headboard
- Mattress
- Dressing table
- Wardrobe
Note: bed base, headboard and mattress are classed as three separate item.
Small electronic items
- Computer/printer
- Cooker
- Cooker hob
- DVD player
- Microwave
- Music centre/stereo
- Portable heater (no gas bottles)
- Television
- Vacuum cleaner
- Video recorder
Garden equipment
- Garden bench
- Garden chair
- Garden parasol
- Garden parasol base
- Electric lawnmower (not petrol mower or ride-on mower)
Home furniture
- Sideboard/cabinet
- Table
- Bookcase
- Television stand
- Sofas (Please ensure any waste upholstered domestic seating is kept whole where possible. Any damaged parts must be contained to reduce the risk of any textile or foam escaping into the environment.)
Home office furniture
- Chest of drawers
- Computer table/desk
- Desk
- Wall unit
White goods
- Chest freezer
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Fridge
- Fridge freezer
- Spin dryer
- Tumble dryer
- Washing machine
Other
- Bicycle
Once a collection has been booked, leave your bulky items out for collection before 7am on the day.
