There are a number of ways to get rid of large unwanted items:
Good condition - pass on to someone else
- Some local charities accept furniture and household appliances for resale, and can sometimes collect from your home for free or a small charge. See the Recycling A-Z for more information.
- You could try passing it on via an online community like www.freecycle.org , www.swapandsell.recap.co.uk or www.gumtree.com
Broken or bad condition - recycle or dispose
- The City Council is able to collect many bulky items of waste. There is a charge for this service that must be paid in advance - see below.
- You can take all bulky household items to the large Recycling Centres off the A10 near Milton and off the A505 near Thriplow, free of charge.
Bulky waste collections
We can collect many items including domestic fridges and freezers (not from businesses), large quantities of flattened cardboard (either one-off or regular collections), bulky garden waste (bundled or in boxes or bags) and furniture.
You can pay by card over the telephone on 01223 457000, or by card, cash or cheque in person at the Mill Road depot.
- Find Mill Road depot on our map of council buildings
The charge for collecting bulky waste depends on how many items there are. For example, a bed and a mattress would be counted as two items.
Please note that these prices do not apply to hazardous waste and may vary for garden waste depending on the types of waste included.
| Number of items | Price |
|---|---|
| Fridges or freezers | £20 each |
| One item | £20 |
| Two or three items | £26 |
| Four - six items | £30 |
| Seven - 10 items | £40 |
Skips
We cannot provide skips, but for business use only can provide large link tips, which we will deliver and remove for a charge of £150. These measure 13 cubic metres.
