A wide range of items can be collected using our bulky uplift service. For example:
- furniture
- carpets
- mattresses
- three piece suites
- electrical items such as televisions
- white goods such as:
- cookers
- fridges and freezers (we will not collect if there's food waste inside)
- washing machines
- tumble dryers
- dishwashers
We also separate as many materials as possible for recycling or reuse. This means uplifts may require more than one vehicle or visit.
Items that will not be collected
The following DIY and demolition debris will not be collected:
- windows
- doors
- garden sheds
- bricks
- slabs or builders rubble
- trees
- fencing
- coal bunkers
- storage heaters
- asbestos
- vehicle parts
- fridges/freezers containing food waste
Charges
The following charges apply:
- One to seven items £39.80 (with the exception of materials containing Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) items)
- Any additional items up to a maximum of eight (no more than 15 items in total) will be charged at £5.69 each (with the exception of POPs items)
- POPs items and charges:
- Sofa, £30
- Sofa bed, £40
- Armchair, £15
- Dining room chair fabric, £5
- Home office chair fabric, £7.50
- Futon/Ottoman/Footstool fabric, £15
- Bean bags, £5
- Floor and sofa cushion, £5
- Electrical recliner chair, £35
- Corner suite, £60
Please note:
- bulky uplift payments are non-refundable.
- a separate charging structure applies to kitchens and bathrooms
Discounts for residents on benefits
If you receive benefits for Council Tax or Housing Benefit, you can get 50% off the standard charges.
You'll find your benefit number on letters from the Council. If you don’t have it, you can request a copy of your benefit notification letter on Our East Ayrshire.
Recycling centres
Items taken directly to our Recycling Centres by residents will be accepted free of charge.