Other ways to get rid of bulky waste
Before booking an Ealing Council bulky waste collection, if the items are in good usable condition give them to others.
- if you are unable to book a collection with us, the you can use the West London Waste Authority bulky waste service
- take back schemes if you are buying a new large item, the company should offer to take away the old one
- you could donate items to charity
- take your items to a reuse and recycling centre
- use websites and online communities, some examples include Freecycle, Freegle, Gumtree and Ebay
- Love Junk marketplace waste removal
- Litta a sustainable rubbish clearance company
- Kwik Sweep is an on demand rubbish and removal service for households and businesses throughout London
- Rainbow Rubbish Removals is a local rubbish removal service in London
How to dispose of items not included in the bulky waste service
- asbestos and other hazardous waste needs specialist removal
- boilers can be disposed of as scrap metal at a reuse and recycling centre
- building and DIY supplies for example bricks, builders rubble, concrete, earth, sand, gravel. This waste should be taken to a reuse and recycling centre and vehicles must pass over the weighbridge - charges may apply
- cast iron baths should be taken to a reuse and recycling centre
- dead domestic pets should be taken to a veterinarian surgery for disposal
- oil for example lubrication oils or greases, heating oil or cooking oils can be taken to a reuse and recycling centre
- engine oil should be taken to a reuse and recycling centre. Alternatively, engine oil only can be placed in a plastic bottle clearly labelled as engine oil and put on top of your blue recycling bin
- tins of paint should be taken to a reuse and recycling centre
- wrapped disposable nappies should be placed in your normal, household rubbish
You are responsible for ensuring you pay for a service with a reputable and licensed waste carrier. You can check this by looking on the Environment Agency's public register