Bulky Item Collections

Overview

The council will collect bulky household items. All bulky items must be placed at the kerbside for collection; our crews are not able to collect items from inside homes or garages. Please note that Fridges and Freezers are charged per item. We may not be able to collect very large items due to weight and size health and safety restrictions so please enquire if you think this applies.

If you wish to have any items collected, please use the online payment form or call us on 01237 428700, option 3. This service is only available to residents who pay council tax in the Torridge area. Please see prices below.

When your payment has cleared you will be contacted by email (if provided) or phone to confirm the collection will take place. Your bulky items should be placed out with your normal domestic refuse (by 5.45am or the night before) with the exception of any white goods which are collected on a separate vehicle. White goods must be placed out by 7am on the day of collection.

The Recycling Centre at Caddsdown Business Centre in Bideford, the Recycling Centre at Deep Moor Torrington and the Recycling Centre at Anvil Corner at Holsworthy will accept items for free.

Collection days can change due to Bank Holidays and Christmas.

Fees

Bulky Item Pricing Structure from 1st April 2022
Concessionary Rate	Standard Rate
£19.00 (Up to 2 items including 3 piece suites)	£22.00 (Up to 2 items including 3 piece suites)
£25.00 (up to 3 items)	£29.50 (up to 3 items)
£31.50 (up to 4 items)	£36.50 (up to 4 items)
Price with concessions on application as a site visit may be required (More than 4 items)	Price on application as a site visit may be required. (More than 4 items)

Fridges/Freezers will be charged at £22.00 (standard) or £19.00 (concessionary) per item.

In order for members of the public to be eligible to have their bulky item waste collected at the concessionary rate, residents will need to provide evidence that they are eligible for either housing or council tax benefits or proof of disability.

Items we can collect

We are able to collect the following items as part of our Bulky Item Service:

Three Piece Suites
Cookers (AGA style cookers/ovens - please notify us as this will require a 2 man crew)
Beds
Mattresses
Plastic Bath Room Suites
TV's
Washing Machines
Dryers
Carpets
Dishwashers
Dressing Tables
Tables & Chairs
Arm Chairs
Wardrobes (no glass doors)
Fridges / Freezers (please remember that Fridges & Freezers are charged per item)

Soft Furnishings & Carpets

These must be covered as wet items may become too heavy to lift. Don't forget local charitable organisations - they may be able to make good use of your unwanted furniture.