Bulky collections

The council offers a collection service for large unwanted household items such as furniture or large domestic appliances:-

• Up to 3 items can be collected at one time - free of charge
• A maximum of 3 free-of-charge collections will be provided per household per year
• Additional collections cost £10 - this is non-refundable and must be paid in advance

Book a bulky collection

or phone 028 9244 7300

Items we collect:

• Mattresses
  Must be kept dry to avoid excessive weight
• Upholstered furniture
  Must be kept dry to avoid excessive weight
• Fridge and freezers
  Must be cleaned inside with all drawers/shelving removed and suitably bagged
• Washing machines
• Cookers
  Trays/racks must be removed and suitably bagged
• Electrical items
• Floor coverings (eg carpet, vinyl and underfelt)
  Must be rolled or folded and tied (max length 6 feet)
• Wood
  Where possible it must be bundled and tied with no exposed nails (max length 4 feet)
• Miscellaneous small items
  Where possible it must be suitably bagged and tied closed
• Bicycles and scooters
• Electric lawnmowers and strimmers
  No petrol lawnmowers or strimmers
• BBQs
  Gas canisters removed and grills suitably bagged/bundled
• Fibreglass insulation
  Must be suitably bagged and tied
• Metal posts
  No concrete attached (max length 4 feet)

Items we DO NOT collect:

• Items that are too big or heavy for two people to move and lift safely into a vehicle, e.g. American style fridges
• Items that are dangerous to lift or could damage a vehicle because of sharp edges
• Dangerous waste like asbestos, chemicals or paint stripper
• Waste left in your home by building or repair work
• Permanent household fixtures e.g. laminated flooring, kitchen worktops, window frames, doors, conservatories, oil boilers, radiators etc. This list is not exhaustive
• Garden waste or structures e.g. grass, fencing, greenhouses, sheds or petrol lawn mowers
• Tyres, gas canisters, car batteries, parts or engines
• Televisions
• Fridge-freezers over 6ft
• Slide robes
• Glass
• Pallets
• Oil tanks - Click for here for more information 

Alternative options:

• Some items can be donated to charity shops or listed on free advert sites
• Take to your nearest household recycling centre

Collection requirements

• Bulky items should be presented for collection as advised at the time of booking.
• Items should not be left on the footpath or roadway where they may cause an obstruction

For more information please phone 028 9244 7300 or email opservices.reception@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk