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Disposing of Bulky Items

What is bulky household waste?

By bulky household waste, we mean household items which do not fit in the wheeled bin. For example:-
  • free-standing items of furniture such as suites, beds or wardrobes.
  • fridges, cookers or washing machines
  • rolls of carpet (tied or taped up)
Where possible leave items whole. If they have to be dismantled make sure they are tied or taped and flat packed.
 
These are all things that you might be expected to take with you if you moved house.


Is there a charge for this service?

Yes, because we have to make special arrangements to collect and dispose of this waste. We charge £23.00 for UP TO 3 ITEMS to cover the costs.


What about other types of waste?

Unfortunately, we cannot collect the following waste under the Bulky Household Waste Service.
  • loose materials such as soil (even if bagged up)
  • garden waste such as prunings or tree stumps
  • paving or concrete
  • construction waste such as sanitaryware, baths, brick rubble or timber
  • DIY waste such as kitchen units or other fixtures & fittings
  • storage heaters, radiators, water tanks & boilers etc

How do I go about getting my bulky household waste collected?

Complete the request slip on the  attached leaflet and hand it in with your payment to one of the offices listed at the foot of this page. Make your cheque or postal order payable to: WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL. Alternatively, post the request slip and your payment to the Town Hall, Lowestoft (address below)

Collections are made by one operative using a tail lift vehicle. Therefore, please ensure all items are placed where there is vehicular access, eg on your driveway, in an unlocked garage or front garden etc , but close to the highway.

Please label the waste items and keep them well away from property you do not want disposed of. Your items will then be collected as soon as possible after payment so have them ready the same day if possible. Our average collection time is about five working days.
 
We cannot collect from inside buildings, flats, halls, stairwells and landings etc. If you are infirm or immobile please make allowance for this.


Can I dispose of waste myself?

Yes. Apart from waste paint, you can dispose of your Bulky Household Waste at a Household Waste Site free of charge.

If you have any waste paint or trade waste to dispose of please contact 01502 523460 for assistance. By law you MUST dispose of your trade waste in the correct manner. We can advise you how.

You can also take most “other types” of waste (as previously listed) to a Household Waste Site, PROVIDED you produced the waste yourself and not a builder or other tradesperson. Staff at these sites may refuse to take waste if they believe it is “trade” waste.
Contractors operate these sites for Suffolk County Council. Their locations and opening times are shown below:

 
Opening Times (Mon - Sun)
 
1 April - 30 Sept 8.00am - 6.00pm
1 October - 31 October 8.00am - 5.00pm
1 November - 31 January 8.00am - 4.00pm
1 February - 31 March 8.00am - 5.00pm

Closed on 25/26 December and 1 January 2006



For further information on Household Waste Sites please contact Suffolk County Council Waste Services on 0845 606 6067.



Town Hall
High Street
Lowestoft
01502 562111
Beccles District Office
6 Market Street
Beccles
01502 713113
Bungay District Office
Broad Street
Bungay
01986 892176
Halesworth District Office
London Road
Halesworth
01986 873162
Southwold Tourist Info Centre
69 High Street
Suthwold
01502 724729