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      Contact Us

      Address:
      Guildhall
       
      Telephone:
      01743 281155
       
      email:
      refuse@shrewsbury.gov.uk

      Bulky Household Article (BHA) Collections

      The Council will only collect your allocated amount each week which is currently 1 x 240 Litre wheeled bin or 4 x 60 Litre black sacks per fortnight per household (find out more about household refuse).

      The Council provides a BHA (Bulky Household Article) collection service for a small charge that may be used for the removal of bulky items such as furniture or old appliances. The standard charge for a collection is £17.50 for the first item; subsequent items are collected at a reduced rate. A discounted rate is available for those of pensionable age or with disabled status.

      We also collect DIY waste such as soil and rubble, bathroom suites, kitchen cabinets and the like, but a charge will be levied based on the time and resources required. Please contact the Public Amenities department for advice and we can indicate the cost before you decide to use the service.

      To request a collection for bulky items contact Customer Services on 01743 281000. We can then advise on the charge and whether there are any restrictions on the items you require collecting. Please note that this is a very popular service and a waiting period may apply. The items for collection should be placed outside where the crew can get to them at time of collection - when booking you will be informed whether your collection is am or pm so please bear this in mind. Only items agreed prior to collection will be collected, but you can contact the department to amend you requirements in-between booking a collection and the scheduled collection (restrictions apply).

      We have an online form for you to request an quote for a BHA collection.

      We will take:

      • Non hazardous items from the house/garage/garden
      • Bagged garden waste (please use our garden waste scheme where possible)
      • Large items of garden waste, tree trunks etc.
      • White (WEEE) goods, including fridges and freezers
      • Brown (WEEE) goods, TVs, radios etc.
      • Small item car parts
      • Car parts, electrical or oily

      We will not take:

      • Paints, chemicals, wood treatments, pesticides or similar
      • Vehicle batteries
      • Domestic batteries
      • Gas cylinders
      • Vehicle tyres
      • Asbestos
      • Miscellaneous liquids
      • Large/heavy items that are unsuitable for collection

      But we can advise you on how to dispose of such items - contact the Public Amenities department for further information.

      NOTE:

      Under the Environmental Protection Act, materials that have been designated as unsuitable for collection, but are left out for collection (or left on public or private land) are classed as a fly tip.

      Fly tipping is a prosecutable offence.

      Please dispose of your waste in a responsible manner and respect the environment.

      Although some materials cannot be collected with the BHA, or usual refuse service, SABC will help you to dispose of them.

      If you are disposing of furniture or similar items that are re-usable please consider the Shrewsbury Furniture Scheme, which collects items free of charge to supply to eligible households. Call them on 01743 246668 for further details.