Special Collections

We will collect and dispose of your unwanted, large household items.

IN THIS ARTICLE

The cost to dispose of unwanted items
What we can and can't dispose of

Book in a Special Collection online

We will collect and dispose of your unwanted, large household items for a small fee. If your item can be reused please donate it to a local ReUse organisation or the Colchester Freegle group.

You could also look at hiring a skip if you have a large amount of items to dispose of, you can even use a comparison site to compare the cost of hire.

Please note that we are unable to collect glass and mirrors and these items would need to be removed prior to collection.

Please note we are unable to collect tins of paint. These can be disposed of at your local recycling centre which can be located here https://www.colchester.gov.uk/waste-and-recycling

Items we collect

Hazardous and/or electrical waste
- Includes white goods and anything with a plug
- £12.42 per item except Fridges and Freezers which are £26.08 per item

Hazardous/Electrical Items we collect

Other large household items
- Includes beds, sofas or wardrobes
- Also includes domestic garden furniture, toys etc
- £42.41 for up to six items
- £68.12 for up to twelve items

Household Items we collect

Collection Information

Collections take place on Mondays (including Bank Holidays). The date for collection is confirmed at the time of booking
A specific time of day cannot be offered
All items should be placed outside your property in clear view by 7am on the morning of the collection
Items should be left on the kerbside and not in communal areas
We will not enter garages or properties to collect items
Operatives will only collect items that you request to be collected
You do not have to be available at the time of collection
Payment is made at the time of booking and is non-refundable