Bulky item collection

We offer a collection service from domestic properties in Trafford, if you're looking to dispose of unwanted household items such as mattresses, fridges and furniture. There is a minimum, non-refundable charge of £40, which covers up to five items.

Businesses need to make their own arrangements to dispose of commercial waste.

How to dispose of your unwanted bulky items

You can pay to use the council's bulky waste collection service, or you may consider one of the following alternatives:

• There are a number of charitable organisations who may collect your items for free, refurbish the items and sell them on to those in greatest need, at an affordable price. If your items are in a reasonable condition and suitable for re-use why not contact one of the organisations below:
  • St Ann's Hospice Ardwick Furniture Shop
  • Wesley Community Furniture
  • British Heart Foundation
  • Salvation Army
  • Tree of Life Centre
• Donate your unwanted furniture for re-use at Woodhouse Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre. See the Recycle for Greater Manchester website for further information including a full list of accepted items.
• Return your electrical and electronic equipment to the retailer for free. Retailers must provide a way for customers to dispose of their old household electrical and electronic equipment when they sell a new version of the same item under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) regulations.

Bulky waste collections – what we do

When you book your collection, the service will:

• Give you a collection day, once payment has been taken
• Collect on the scheduled collection day, except in circumstances outside of our control. Before you proceed, make sure you have read our terms and conditions
• Where a collection has not taken due to adverse weather or a vehicle breakdown, it will be attempted again as soon as operationally possible
• When the collection cannot take place because items are not accessible or are unsafe to handle, a calling card will be left at the property to notify the resident

How to arrange a collection

A bulky item collection can be arranged using the link below. There are some items that can't be collected, so check the collectable items list before you arrange a collection.

To book a collection you will need a valid email address and a debit or credit card ready for payment. Before you proceed, make sure you have read our terms and conditions.

Book a bulky item collection