Bulky Waste Collections

How bulky waste collection works

We can collect large/bulky unwanted items that are not easily recycled or disposed of by you.

• We will collect up to 3 large items on each booking.
• In addition, we will collect up to 3 small electric or electronic (battery-operated) items with each bulky waste collection - these can be placed in a carrier bag and left with the large items.
• You can select a collection date up to 8 weeks in advance.
• You can book as many collections as you like in a year.
• Leave the items clearly outside the front of your property, either the night before or by 6.30 am on the day your collection.
• Items will be collected on your requested day by 4pm.
• We cannot collect from inside properties, rear gardens, garages or behind gates.

Cost

• A charge of £72.00 applies for a collection of up to 3 large items, and 3 small electrical items. 

Large items we can collect

• Carpets  (rolled and no longer than 6ft)
• Garden furniture chairs and tables    
• Household furniture, bed bases, mattresses, sofas, wardrobes, tables, chairs
• Washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher
• Televisions and computer monitors
• Toys, sandpits and small trampolines
• Fridges, freezers and fridge freezers (not commercial)

Large items we can't collect

• Builders rubble
• Garage doors
• Sheds, fences or gates
• Garden waste
• Garden structures including swings, climbing frames etc.
• DIY waste (Bathroom suites, doors, window frames, worktops, radiators), construction waste.
• Built in furniture (kitchen units, wardrobes etc)
• Hazardous waste including gas bottles.

Small electronice or battery-operated items we collect

• Clock/radio/smart speaker
• Laptop/mobile phone/camera
• Hairdryer/straightener/curling
• Electric shaver/toothbrush/clippers
• Iron/toaster/kettle
• Calculator/torch
• Small electrical toys
• Electric drill/sander/screwdriver

Furniture with soft padded covering

New rules from the government mean that upholstered items must now be kept separate from other large items. For example, sofas, armchairs, cushions, beanbags, home office chairs, footstalls, upholstered headboards, and bed bases must not be touching other items when presented for collection.

Arrange a collection

Arrange Bulky Waste collection

Amend or cancel a collection due before 31st May

To change a collection date or items to be collected, please email wokingham.enquiries.vesuk@veolia.com

Amend or cancel a collection due after 1st June

Amendments can be made up to two working days before collection.

Cancellations can be made up to 3pm the day before collection. Cancellations after this time cannot be refunded. If you cancel an order, there is no guarantee that your original slot will remain available, should you place a new order.

To cancel or amend an order, please email customerservices@wokingham.gov.uk or call 0118 974 6000 – select “waste & recycling”

Terms and Conditions

• Bulky Waste - Terms and Conditions (PDF)

Alternative solutions

Donations

• Donate unwanted furniture to Age Concern. Call 0118 327 1329. They will collect furniture in good condition.
• Donate old IT equipment at Wokingham Library, Woodley Library or Lower Earley Library, as part of our Digital Donations scheme.

Ways to dispose of large items for free

• Dispose of items at a local recycling centre