Disposal of bulky items
If you have to dispose of a bulky item like an old sofa, fridge or cooker, you should ensure it is done safely. Otherwise it may cause accidents or harm the environment. Find out your options for getting rid of large items.
Who to contact
If you are a householder, your council is obliged to provide a collection service for bulky items. However, they can charge for this service. Alternatively, you can take your appliance to your local civic amenity site for disposal free-of-charge, and the council will ensure that it is disposed of safely. Help your local authority by ensuring that it is emptied and cleaned before you send it for disposal.
If local traders offer to collect and dispose of your appliance, you can help the environment by checking that they intend to dispose of it in accordance with the law.
In some areas, local traders or charities may accept appliances if they are in good working order - again check your local telephone directory for details. Remember fly-tipping is illegal. Dumped refrigerators and freezers pose a real hazard to small children or pets who may be harmed or become trapped inside.
Report waste crime
Dumping or burning waste where it's not allowed, or allowing others to do so, is a criminal offence. You can find out more about waste crime and how you can report it in the following link:
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