BULKY HOUSEHOLD WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE
This service is for the collection of bulky items from domestic premises that are too
large to go into your bin. The Council makes a reasonable charge for the service and
these are shown later in this information leaflet.
REDUCE - REUSE - RECYCLE
However, before requesting this service please think how you may be able to reduce,
or reuse the amount of waste being disposed of to landfill each year by considering
whether the item(s) you are wanting to dispose of may be of use to anyone else by:
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Passing on to friends, neighbours or relatives
Re-selling through newspapers and free ads
Donating to charities e.g. St Vincent de Paul Society (tel 01246 472243)
Part exchange, or Retail Take Back (i.e. when buying new ask if the retailer
will take back your old item)
Car boot, or Desk Top Sale
Working together we can reduce waste.
HOUSEHOLD WASTE RECYCLING CENTRE - STONEGRAVELS
Alternatively if this is not possible you can take your items to the Household Waste
Recycling Centre at Stonegravels which is provided by Derbyshire County Council.
Staff will advise you on what can be recycled and if necessary help you to sort your
waste into the most appropriate containers for recycling or disposal.
The site accepts Household Waste from domestic premises only i.e. not commercial/
trade wastes. This includes items such as furniture, electrical appliances and green
garden waste, but excludes building waste from renovation and demolition. However
up to 2 bags (50kg maximum) of bricks, soil or rubble from minor improvement works
will be accepted.
Opening Times
8.30a.m. to 6.00p.m. every day
(except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day)
For more information on what types of waste are acceptable at the Household Waste
Recycling Centre go to Derbyshire County Council’s website at derbyshire.gov.uk.
Alternatively telephone 01629 580000 extension 7532 or e-mail
waste_man@derbyshire.gov.uk
YOUR ENVIRONMENT
The Council is committed to developing and promoting the Borough as an attractive
place in which to live, work, visit and invest. These are the ways that you can help.
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If you choose to employ someone other than the Council to remove your waste
ask them to confirm that they are a licensed Waste Carrier otherwise you could
be fined.
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Beware of people who offer to remove your waste at a price that is ‘too good to be
true’. When they get caught, you both get prosecuted.
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Avoid permanently storing bulky items outside your property as it detracts from
the appearance of your neighbourhood.
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If you are an occupier of a Council property a separate leaflet is available from
Housing Services containing advice on where you should present waste for
collection.
Help protect our precious environment for our children, our neighbours and
future generations.
THE CHARGE
If you still require a bulky household waste collection please telephone 01246
345734/345735. You can pay by credit/debit card, cheque or postal order.
A list of items for collection will be recorded and only those items will be removed.
Please do not break up furniture unless you are advised to do so as it makes it
harder for the crew to collect. Smaller sized articles should be placed in sacks. Call
Centre staff will be happy to advise you on what items are acceptable and how they
should be presented for collection.
The charges from 1st June 2007 are:
1 item
2 - 5 items
6 - 10 items
Fridge or Freezer
£10.00
£15.00
£20.00
£10.00 per item
(£5 concession)
(£7.50 concession)
(10.00 concession)
(£5.00 concession)*
NB - Concessions apply for those in receipt of Council Tax or Housing Benefit.
*Fridge and Freezers are collected separately and taken away for treatment and
degassing.
Please help us to keep our environment clean.
GARDEN WASTE COLLECTION
Did you know that up to a third of your household waste can be composted at home.
Further information on how to obtain a compost bin telephone the number shown
below.
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Households on the Twin Bin alternative week collection scheme can already
recycle their garden waste and are not entitled to any additional separate garden
waste collections. Any garden waste which cannot be composted or fitted into the
green bin can be taken to Stonegravels Household Waste Recycling Centre for
composting, or disposed of using a skip.
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Households not yet on the Twin Bin alternative week collection scheme are
entitled to up to 2 free garden waste collections per year (with a limit of 4 - 10
sacks per collection).
Only grass cuttings, hedge clippings, leaves, weeds, cut flowers and plants will be
accepted.
IF YOU REQUIRE A BULKY HOUSEHOLD, FRIDGE/FREEZER OR GARDEN
WASTE COLLECTION PLEASE TELEPHONE
01246 345734/3455543