Are There Any Weight or Size Restrictions for Bulky Items?

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Are there any weight or size restrictions for bulky items?

AskMyCouncil · Accepted Answer

West Lothian Council has specific weight and size restrictions for bulky item uplifts. Items should be manageable enough for one person to lift, and there are guidelines on how to prepare certain larger items.
Here's a summary of key restrictions:
Item Size Restriction Notes Wardrobes Should be broken down into bundles; 1-3 items depending on the type (2-door, 3-door, etc.) Timber/Laminated flooring Max 6ft length; 1ft width Must be tied or taped into manageable bundles Sofas Whole sofa is 1 item; parts count separately Keep dry; each part counts as an individual item Fridges/Freezers Must be empty; doors taped shut Counts as one item in your limit of five For additional details or to book a bulky uplift, you can visit West Lothian Council's Bulky Uplift booking page. It's a good idea to prepare your items as specified to avoid any issues with the collection.

Item	Size Restriction	Notes
Wardrobes	Should be broken down into bundles;	1-3 items depending on the type (2-door, 3-door, etc.)
Timber/Laminated flooring	Max 6ft length; 1ft width	Must be tied or taped into manageable bundles
Sofas	Whole sofa is 1 item; parts count separately	Keep dry; each part counts as an individual item
Fridges/Freezers	Must be empty; doors taped shut	Counts as one item in your limit of five