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
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