In Torridge, bulky waste refers to large household items that are too big to fit in standard refuse bags. Here’s a list of what can and cannot be collected as bulky waste:
| Items Collected | Items Not Collected |
|---|---|
| Three Piece Suites | Asbestos |
| Cookers (not AGA-style) | American Style Fridge Freezers |
| Beds | AGA/Range Cookers |
| Mattresses | Boilers |
| Plastic Bathroom Suites | Shower Screens |
| TVs | Kitchen Work Tops or Cupboards |
| Washing Machines | Oil Tanks / Gas Cylinders |
| Dryers | Coal Bunkers (Metal or Concrete) |
| Carpets | Glass Tables |
| Dishwashers | Glazed Doors |
| Dressing Tables | Windows (Frames or Doors) |
| Chest of Drawers | Baths (Cast Iron) |
| Bedside Cabinets | Building Material (Rubble, Bricks, Tiles) |
| Tables & Chairs | Hazardous Waste Items |
| Arm Chairs | Garages / Sheds / Greenhouses |
| Wardrobes (no glass doors) | Electric Reclining Chairs/Sofas |
| Fridges / Freezers (not American style) | Car Parts / Engines |
| Soft Furnishings & Carpets (covered) | Tyres |
| Soil / Stone | |
| Storage Heaters (due to Asbestos) | |
| Garden Waste | |
| Stairlifts | |
| Glass Fronted Fridges/Freezers | |
| Commercial Fridges/Freezers | |
| Caravan/Campervan Fridges/Freezers |
If you have bulky items to dispose of, you can book a collection online here. Remember that certain items can take up to nine weeks for collection.