What can we collect?
Bulky household rubbish such as fridges, sofas, beds can be disposed of free of charge at yourlocal household waste recycling centres (opens in a new window). Alternatively, the council can collect your bulky rubbish for a charge.
If items are in good condition, please give it somewhere it can be reused, seeRecycle for Norfolk - Reusing things (opens in new window) for more information.
What does it cost?
The cost for the service is £30 for 1 to 3 items and £5 per additional item up to a maximum of 6 items from a single household.
Payment for the service will need to be received in advance of the collection. Please note that this is a non-refundable service.
Bedroom items | Garden items | Kitchen items | Living room and dining room items | Miscellaneous |
| Beds | Rotary washing lines | Dishwashers | Three piece suites and stands | Toys, umbrellas and parasols |
| Mattresses | Swings and climbing frames (if dismantled) | Fridges and freezers (if food waste is removed) | Sofas, armchairs and associated cushions | Light fittings, lamps and shades |
| Headboards | Plant stands and water butts (must be empty) | Hoovers and vacuum cleaners | Bookcases and coffee tables | Child's car seats, prams, buggies and pushchairs |
| Springs | Bikes | Ironing boards | Carpets, underlay and linos | Suitcases, typewriters & video recorders |
| Cots | Garden tables and chairs | Microwaves | Computers, TVs, stereo systems and DVD players | Exercise equipment |
| Wardrobes | Ladders, lawnmowers, strimmers (mustn't contain petrol or oil) | Washing machines and tumble dryers | Display units, filling cabinets and desks | Stair gate and high chair |
| Dressing tables and stools | Sun loungers and BBQs (must be empty) | Cookers, hobs and ovens | Birdcages, baskets and fish tanks | Portable air conditioning unit |
| Bedside cabinets (whole or dismantled) | Trampolines (if dismantled) | Display cabinets and wall units | Dining tables and chairs | Artificial Christmas tree |
| Headboards | Wheelbarrows and spades | Cupboards and sideboards | Mirrors and plant stands | Ironing boards |
| Asbestos | Concrete coal bunker | Fire extinguishers | Gas bottles | Tile fire surrounds |
Builder's rubble | Dead animals/pets | Fluorescent tubes | Motor vehicle parts | Windows frames and glass |
| Central heating boilers and heating oil tanks | Vehicle parts | Garage doors | Oil / water tanks | Wood and scrap iron/steel |
| Fire extinguishers | DIY materials | Garden refuse and ride on lawn mowers | Pianos and organs | Fixtures and fittings i.e. bathrooms suites & kitchen units (including worktops, sink units and drainers) |
| Containers of fluid | Fencing panels, wooden pallets | Garden sheds | Radiators, including oil filled |
Please note the following list is not exclusive, contact us to confirm whether your item can be collected or not.
The items need to be placed at the boundary of your property by 7am. The items need to be kept within your property boundary, and must be clearly visible and easily accessible for collection.
What can I do with items that cannot be collected
- Reuse it within your own house, or give it to someone who can.
- Use a waste bag service available from DIY stores.
- Hire a skip from a private contractor; see local advertising; look under Skip Hire or Waste Disposal Services inYellow Pages (opens in a new window)
If you wish to arrange a collection please phone: 01362 656870
Please note this is not an immediate collection service so you will need to give at least 2 weeks notice.