Contact details
Telephone:
0333 200 6981 (24 hour)
E-form:
Streetpride online enquiries
Email:
streetpride@derby.gov.uk
Bulky Waste Collection
If you have a large item such as a piece of furniture or items classed as "white goods" such as a washing machine, we offer a collection service. The service is chargeable depending on the number of items collected. We will collect a maximum of 15 household items.
We will collect items like beds, 3 piece suites (classed as one item), washing machines, Fridges are freezers and other similar items we will only collect items that you would take with you if you moved home. We cannot collect material generated by renovations, DIY or other building work.
Collections are by appointment only. You can request the service by contacting Derby Direct on 0333 200 6981. We will give you a collection date which will be secured upon receipt of your payment.
How much will it cost?
The service is chargeable depending on the number of items.
- 1 item £10.50
- 2-5 items £16.00
- 6-15 items £23.00
Fridges, Freezers and Fridge/Freezers are currently collected free of charge, but again you must book this in with us on 0333 200 6981.
To make colelctions easier for you the following items are classed as one item:
- A table and four chairs
- A three piece suite
- Four black sacks.
We cannot collect more than 15 items as part of this service.
If you have more than 15 items you can contact Derby City Council Commercial Services on 01332 641500 who will give you a quote for removal. There is a minimum charge of £30.00 for this service.
How do I pay?
Collection of bulky items can be paid by cash, cheque, postal order or debit/credit card.
By Post
You can pay by cheque or postal order, do not send cash in the post. Derby City Council, The Council House, Corporation Street, Derby DE1 2FS
In Person
The Council House, Corporation Street, Derby DE1 2FS.
Online
Debit and Credit card payments can be made using our Online Payments Service, which is secure and quick and easy to use.
By Phone
Debit/credit card payments can be made over the phone through Derby Direct 0333 200 6981
When making a request for collection we need the following details:
- Your name, address and postcode and daytime contactable phone number.
- The address for the collection (with directions/landmarks if not easily found).
- An exact list of items to be collected and their location (for example front, side of back of property)
Conditions
- We cannot specify an exact time but the items should be available for collection by 6.30 am.
- The items must be together at one point at the front, side or back of house.
- Smaller items must be contained in sacks or boxes.
- Any items not listed will not be collected.
- Collections may be made by different vehicles to increase the amount we recycle
When do you collect?
Items are collected on a area basis day. The table below shows the collection day for your area:
Table of Bulky Collections
| Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
|
Allestree
Ashbourne Road Area
Darley Abbey
Mackworth
New Zealand
Uttoxeter Old Road Area
Chester Green |
Allenton
Alvaston
Chellaston
Osmaston
Shelton Lock
Sinfin |
Littleover
Mickleover
Sunny Hill |
Breadsall
Chaddesden
Oakwood
Spondon |
Normanton
City Centre Area |
If I don't want the Council to collect larger items what can I do?
You can take your larger household items to Raynesway Recycling Centre. Raynesway can only accept Domestic Waste and Garden Waste. Please see the link to find out more information.
A number of organisations also exist to recycle and reuse furniture.
- Derby Furniture Project
The Old Pattern Shop
Litchurch Lane
Derby
DE24 8AA
Telephone: 01332 291121
Email: derbyfurnproj@tiscali.co.uk
Website: www.derbyfurnitureproject.co.uk
- Betel Charity
22 Shardlow Road
Alvaston
Derby
DE24 0JH
Telephone 01332 758887
- British Heart Foundation
Unit 2 Eaton Court
Long Eaton
Nottinghamshire
NG10 3LP
Telephone 0844 499 4157
What we won't collect:
- loose domestic waste
- gas bottles
- sheds, fence panels and greenhouses
- concrete, rubble, soil and general builders' waste
- doors, gates and windows and window frames
- motor vehicle parts
- asbestos
- fluid containers, eg: drums, storage heaters
- bathroom, kitchen and other fitted units.
- Carpets
Non Household Items
For items that we can not collect or accept you will have to arrange your own disposal to a licensed waste site or hire a skip, Yellow Pages, The Phone Book and Thompson Directories have details on these companies.
Further Information