Bulky waste collections

If you have good-quality furniture that you no longer want but think that someone else could use, RE>BUILD Bury will collect it from you free of charge. Visit their website (see link on  right) or

Write to their Head Office and warehouse:
4 Park Road
Bury
BL9 5BQ

Ring on:
0161-764-0444

Fax us on:
0161-764-0888

e-mail at:
info@rebuildbury.org.uk

If you want to get rid of bulky items that can no longer be used, contact us to arrange a bulky household waste collection  (see 'Contact Waste Management Service onlin' at the top right of this web page).  Collection charges are on a sliding scale according to how many items are collected. Full details are provided below.

What are the charges?

Charges in Bury are comparable with charges elsewhere and are on a sliding scale according to how many items are collected.

The charges are as follows.

• £15 for up to three items; plus
• £5 for each additional item.

Payment will need to be made in full in advance of the arranged collection.

Are there any exemptions from the charges?

Residents in receipt of Council Tax benefit can request an exemption from the charges for one free collection per year. Please note that this free collection is for a maximum of three items.

When do you collect?

We carry out bulky waste collections on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.  We organise our collections on an area basis so which day we can collect from you will depend on which area you live in and what other collections we have booked in. 

How do I arrange a bulky items collection?

To arrange a collection of bulky household items you need to Report a Problem or Contact Waste Management Service Online for both select Bulky Household Waste. Please use the links at the right-hand side of this web page. The day and time will then be confirmed to you, although a time cannot be guaranteed and there may be a waiting list.

What is bulky household waste?

Examples of bulky household waste items include three piece suites, bathroom suites, small units, tables, carpets, beds, wardrobes, chests of drawers, bookcases, microwaves, cookers, stereos, dining tables and chairs, barbecues, electric heaters, computer equipment including monitors, bikes, lightweight garden furniture and all electrical white goods (for example, fridges and washers).

If you are unsure about any items you wish to dispose of Contact Waste Management Service Online and we will respond to your query.

What items cannot be collected?

The types of things we cannot take are kitchen units, doors, window frames, garages, sheds, sunbeds and florescent tubes. These items can be taken to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

Where are the Household Waste Recycling Centres?

• Fernhill Depot, Every Street in Bury
• Cemetery Road in Radcliffe

Residents of Bury can also take waste and recycling to any any household waste recycling centre in Greater Manchester. Go to the recycling facilities web page to find out the right recycling centre for the type of material you want to recycle.

Are there any other ways I can dispose of my bulky items?

There are a number of ways that residents can dispose of bulky or other re-useable household items, free of charge. These include:

• donation to a local charity, the local community voluntary sector or local second hand shops;
• selling items through free ads; or
• giving items to friends or relatives.

Alternatively, residents can take their waste items to one of the Household Waste Recycling Centres.

How do I arrange a bulky items collection?

To arrange a collection of bulky household items you need to Contact Waste Management Service Online to book a collection in advance. Please use the links at the right-hand side of this web page. The day and time will be confirmed to you when booking, although a time cannot be guaranteed and there may be a waiting list.

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