Bulky item collections
The bulky item collection service is provided by Slough Enterprise, our waste collection partner, for residents who wish to dispose of items that are too heavy or large to fit into your black bin.
Arrange a collection
To arrange a bulky item collection, contact Slough Enterprise on freephone 0800 634 6301.
Fee
The cost to collect up to five items is £30.75.
Example of item units:
- Table plus four chairs are five items .
- Three piece suite are three items.
- Bed base and mattress are 2 items.
- Wardrobe is one item (bundle as one if dismantled or broken).
A free service is available for residents who are registered disabled or households where the sole occupants are pensioners. These free collections are limited to two per year per household.
There are special collection rates for managing agents and landlords, contact Slough Enterprise for a quote.
Making payment
Payment must be made prior to the day of collection, either by cash, cheque or postal order (payable to Slough Enterprise).
You can either pay at the site office Monday to Friday between 8am and 4pm or by post to
Slough Enterprise
White Hart Road
Slough
SL1 2SF
If you are paying by post you will need to include details along with the cheque such as:
- name and address for collection;
- contact telephone number;
- items to be uplifted and day of collection of recycling and refuse, as this is the same day that the bulky uplift will be made.
Where to leave your items
On your refuse collection day, please leave your item(s) outside your property along with your refuse bins.
If you live in a flat or have any access issues, make sure you inform Slough Enterprise of your circumstances. Slough Enterprise will not collect any items from inside the property.
Items we can collect
- Fridges and freezers (max 2 items).
- Cookers and microwaves.
- Dishwashers, washing machines and tumble dryers.
- Carpets and underlay.
- Three piece suites, sofas and armchairs.
- Wardrobes, chest of drawers, desks and TV cabinets.
- Tables, chairs and dining room furniture (free standing).
- Televisions, videos, computers, monitors and printers.
- Vacuum cleaners.
- Bed frames, headboards, mattresses and cots.
- Bikes and exercise equipment.
- Cots, prams and high chairs.
- Glass topped tables and mirrors (make sure it is properly wrapped).
- Garden furniture.
Items we do not collect
- Domestic waste
- Garden waste
- Hardcore and rubble
- DIY materials
- Bathroom suites
- Water tanks
- Fixtures and fittings (doors and windows etc)
- House clearances
- Clothing, fabrics or bags of miscellaneous items
- Liquids, hazardous waste or gas cylinders
- Sun beds
- Sheds
- Toys
- Pianos
- Cars
- Asbestos
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. These include:
- donating to a local charity, the local community voluntary sector or local second hand shops;
- selling items through free ads;
- giving items to friends or relatives;
- take items to your local Household Waste Recycling Centre;
- use a private waste disposal company;
- hire a skip from a private contractor.
Remember
Flytipping is a crime, which carries a maximum £50,000 fine at Magistrates Court and up to five years in prison and an unlimited fine at Crown Court.