The council offers a collection service for large unwanted household items such as furniture or large domestic appliances:
- up to 3 items can be collected at one time - free of charge
- a maximum of 3 free-of-charge collections will be provided per household per year
- additional collections cost £10 - this is non-refundable and must be paid in advance
Book a bulky collection
or phone 028 9244 7300
Items we collect:
- mattresses
Must be kept dry to avoid excessive weight
- upholstered furniture
Must be kept dry to avoid excessive weight
- fridge and freezers
Must be cleaned inside with all drawers/shelving removed and suitably bagged
- washing machines
- cookers
Trays/racks must be removed and suitably bagged
- electrical items
- floor coverings (e.g. carpet, vinyl and underfelt)
Must be rolled or folded and tied (max length 6 feet)
- wood
Where possible it must be bundled and tied with no exposed nails (max length 4 feet)
- miscellaneous small items
Where possible it must be suitably bagged and tied closed
- bicycles and scooters
- electric lawnmowers and strimmers
No petrol lawnmowers or strimmers
- BBQs
Gas canisters removed and grills suitably bagged/bundled
- fibreglass insulation
Must be suitably bagged and tied
- metal posts
No concrete attached (max length 4 feet)
Items we DO NOT collect:
- ones that are too big or heavy for two people to move and lift safely into a vehicle, e.g. American style fridges
- ones that are dangerous to lift or could damage a vehicle because of sharp edges
- dangerous waste like asbestos, chemicals or paint stripper
- waste left in your home by building or repair work
- permanent household fixtures e.g. laminated flooring, kitchen worktops, window frames, doors, conservatories, oil boilers, radiators etc. This list is not exhaustive
- garden waste or structures e.g. grass, fencing, greenhouses, sheds or petrol lawn mowers
- tyres, gas canisters, car batteries, parts or engines
- televisions
- fridge-freezers over 6ft
- slide robes
- glass
- pallets
- oil tanks
Alternative options:
- some items can be donated to charity shops or listed on free advert sites
- take to your nearest household recycling centre
Collection requirements
- bulky items should be presented for collection as advised at the time of booking
- items should not be left on the footpath or roadway where they may cause an obstruction
For more information please phone 028 9244 7300 or email opservices.reception@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk