Bulky collections

Each item will need to be under two metres in length so it can be lifted safely by two people
A three-piece suite is classed as three items for example, a sofa and two armchairs
Garden waste is not part of the service and should be put it in your garden waste bin
Small items, like tiles, need to be put into containers so they can be lifted safely by two people
Televisions and computer monitors will be collected by a separate vehicle as they can’t be crushed
Fridges, freezers or fridge/freezers aren't included on a standard collection

We need to know what all the items are when taking the booking, if we don't, we won't be able to collect them.

Once a booking has been taken any changes or additions need to be made by 11am the working day before the collection.

Please ensure the following are met before making a bulky booking:

The collection must be from a residential property
Items must be left just inside the front boundary of your property for 7am on the day of collection
If you live in a flat the items need to be left in or by the bin store
We will not collect from commercial properties, including schools and nursing homes

It costs £20 per white good with a maximum of two fridges, freezers or fridge/freezers. All items must be under two meters in height.

Below is a list of items that we can and can't collect:

Can		Can't
	Bathroom suite		Builders rubble
	Bed bases and headboards		Car parts
	Arm chair or chairs		Commercial waste
	Computers		Garage and patio doors
	Cupboards and wardrobes		Garden waste
	Desks and drawers		Hazardous waste including paint, oils etc
	Fencing		Industrial waste
	Garden furniture		Items that can't be lifted safely by two people
	Loose wood		Lengths of metal or wood above two metres
	Mattresses		Window units
	Rugs/mats		Builders sacks or hippo bags
	Settees and sofas		Storage heaters
	Shelving units
	Tv's
	White goods

A complete list of items we collect will be displayed in the form.

You can pay for your bulky collection using our online form. We accept Visa, Visa Debit and Mastercard payments.

Number of Items	Price
1-4 items	£25
5-8 items	£35

If your bulky items are in a good reusable condition, why not donate them to charity? There are many charities which take reusable furniture.

To donate your items contact the organisation directly. Some you may want to consider are:

If you'd like to suggest a charity or organisation to include please email waste@maidstone.gov.uk

If your items can't be reused you can take them Tovil Recycling Centre

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