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Watford Borough Council
Household waste - special collections for large items
If you have a large item, such as a piece of furniture or a fridge that you wish to dispose of, we offer collection service for a small charge.
Alternatively, you may want to re-use your furniture by donating to a local charity or by listing your item(s) on Freecycle details of which can be found at the bottom of the page.
Bulky household waste charges 2008/2009 with effect from 1 April 2008
| Description | Charge (inclusive of VAT) |
|---|---|
| Up to 3 non-electrical items in one collection | £20 |
| Each additional non-electrical item | £5 |
| White goods and electrical items (hazardous waste) | £25 |
| Other bulky/garden clearance collections and disposal minimum charge (however, please note that this does not include the cutting down and/or the removal of trees) | £55 |
How can I request this service?
To arrange this service please contact us on tel: 01923 235946.
When will you collect?
When you request a collection you will be advised of the collection date.
What will you collect?
The general rule is, if you would take it with you when you move house, it is likely to be suitable for this service.
General points to follow:
- Carpets and underlay are not included in this collection service. If you have carpet for collection, please contact us and we will arrange for a member of staff to provide you with a quote for collection
- One wardrobe does not mean a full bedroom suite
- Items should not be filled with other rubbish
- Items must be easily accessible and at one point, not all over the property
- If two identical items are on site but only one is on request, NONE of the items in question will be taken
- Only items listed will be removed, any additions must be done on a separate request
- List each item separately e.g. one settee, one chair, NOT one 3 piece suite
Hazardous waste items
The introduction of the Hazardous Waste Regulations in July 2005 means that many everyday items are now classified as Hazaradous Waste. The new legislation ensures that correct disposal methods are deployed and that harmful components are not disposed of in landfill sites.
Bulky household waste items specified as hazardous can no longer be collected together with items that are non hazardous and separate collection arrangmeents will be made for the following items:
- White goods (fridges, freezers, cookers, washing machines etc)
- TV and computer monitors
- Large electrical equipment
What won't you collect?
- Domestic waste either loose or bagged
- Gas bottles
- Bags of rubble
- Concrete posts
- Car/motorbike parts
- Garage doors/window frames
- Christmas trees
- Garden waste e.g. trees
- Asbestos
- Fluid containers e.g. drums
- Large gates
- Wire fencing and large fire surrounds
- General builders waste
- Doors - internal and external
How can I dispose of other items?
You can take your household rubbish or items to a civic amenity site.
Re-using through Freecycle
Freecycle is a nonprofit website which allows people to give and receive unwanted items for free! Please visit the Freecycle link at the side of this page for further information.
Re-using through a charity furniture scheme
If you have unwanted household items please consider re-using through a charity furniture scheme, details as follows:
9 Lives Furniture
Telephone 01923 718666
(Quality goods that are fire safe. Free collection service)
Oxfam
Telephone 01923 246209
(Quality saleable goods - not sofas older than 5 years. £5 collection fee)
YMCA
Telephone 01923 247434
(Quality goods that are fire safe. Free collection service)
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