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Bulky item / furniture collection


Please be aware there may be a delay collecting bulky items/furniture during the summer holidays. Refurbs Flintshire will endeavour to remain within the 10-day target where possible.

If you have bulky items to dispose of you can book a bulky waste collection through our Contact Centre on 01352 701234

Donate it

Local charity Refurbs Flintshire (01352 734111) can collect re-usable furniture and electrical items from your doorstep for free.  Alternatively, advertise them on your local Freecycle / Freegle website.

Household Waste Recycling Centre

If you can transport and handle larger items of waste yourself, a range of items can be disposed of free of charge at your local Household Waste Recycling Centre including wood, rubble, soil, asbestos and hazardous waste.

Items we collect

List of items we can collect

Fridges and fridge freezers are removed free of charge from residential properties only.

Fridges and freezers must be presented kerbside and emptied of food prior to collection

Fridge Freezer Collection Form

We cannot collect items not on the list but you can take most items to the Household Waste Recycling Centre.

Charges (including VAT)

CHARGE FOR UP TO 5 ITEMS = £45.00
CHARGE FOR EACH EXTRA ITEM = £5.00
Maximum number of additional items is 5 (i.e. charges capped at £70.00 for a transaction with 10 items in total)

If you are in receipt of certain benefits - for example Income Support, Job Seekers Allowance (Income Based), Employment & Support Allowance (Income Related), Disability Living Allowance (DLA) / P.I.P, State Pension or Guaranteed Pension Credits - the following discounted charges for bulk collections will apply on proof of benefit being provided: 

CHARGE FOR UP TO 5 ITEMS = £25.00
CHARGE FOR EACH EXTRA ITEM = £5.00

Maximum number of additional items is 5 (i.e. charges capped at £50.00 for a transaction with 10 items in total).  Only two collections allowed per year at the discounted rate.

Arrange a collection

You will need to provide us with your benefit/pension details if you qualify for a discounted collection.

Call 01352 701234 to pay by credit/debit card.

Post a cheque made payable to 'Flintshire County Council' together with a list of items for collection, your name, address and copies of benefit/pension details to Streetscene Services, County Hall, Mold, Flintshire CH7 6NF.

Visit your nearest Flintshire Connects Office: Buckley / Holywell / Flint / Connah's Quay / Mold.  

We accept payment by cash, debit card or credit card. 

We aim to collect your items within ten working days.

Conditions and restrictions

  • The items must be placed outside the property but within your boundary (e.g. front garden/drive) from the time your collection has been agreed. 
  • Don't leave items on the footpath or road as this could lead to prosecution for fly tipping.
  • We cannot enter your home to assist with preparation or removal.
  • The collection vehicle must be able to park on your road, and not be blocked by other vehicles or obstructions.
  • The collection point for properties with difficult access e.g. flats, will be agreed with us before collection.
  • We will only collect items you have pre-booked
  • We may refuse to collect any items that could impact the safety or health of our collection staff.
  • Please cover items likely to soak up rainwater.
  • We aim to collect your items within ten working days. 
  • We will try to reuse or recycle as much of your waste as possible.