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Domestic Waste Bulky Collections

A domestic collection will be made from any property where Council Tax is paid, a collection charge may be levied for certain types of wastes. 

 

There are two categories of bulky waste items that we collect: Hazardous and Non Hazardous. Please see below for details of how we collect these items.

 

Hazardous

 

Scarborough Borough Council, working in partnership with R. B. Markets, are now offering a free collection service for waste electrical (Hazardous) bulky items from households throughout the Borough.

 

Either call RB Markets direct on 01723 584041.

 

Or call Customer First on 01723 232323 and we will transfer you.

 

(Collections will be made within 14 days).

 

Non Hazardous

 

The cost for the collection of up to 3 Non Hazardous bulky items is £22.00. Please note that in the Scarborough area (inc Filey and surrounding villages), we collect on a Thursday. In Whitby and the surrounding villages north of Ravenscar, please refer to the calendar booking schedule within the web-form.

 

For collections of more than 3 items per type, please fill out the enquiry form and a Customer First advisor will contact you on the next working day

 

If you have any other enquiries please fill out the enquiry form and a Customer First advisor will contact you on the next working day


Bulky Waste Items

Please note: Items we do not collect

What is classed as a Hazardous Item: (Please note that only RB Markets are able to collect these items)

 

  • Any electrical or electronic item that may no longer be used, or is surplus to requirements that is normally found within the home, for example fridges, televisions, computers, toasters and vaccuum cleaners .

 

What is classed as a Non Hazardous Item: (also shows how many articles class as ‘1’ item)

 

  • Armchairs (2)
  • Bed (complete including mattress and headboard)
  • Bath or Shower tray (plastic only)
  • Black refuse sacks (4)
  • Carpet (rolled)
  • Child's cot
  • Desk
  • Door (not comprising of any glass)
  • Drawers (set)
  • Dressing Table
  • Footstool
  • Garden chairs (up to 2)
  • Garden bench
  • Highchair
  • Ironing Board
  • Kitchen unit (1)
  • Linoleum (rolled)
  • Pushchair
  • Picnic table
  • Sink (not porcelain),
  • Sofa
  • Table
  • Toilet OR Sink (not porcelain)
  • Underlay (rolled)
  • Wardrobe

 

What is classed as a Non Domestic Item:

 

  • Fencing
  • Garage doors
  • Greenhouses and sheds
  • Radiators (not oil filled)
  • Water tanks

 

  • Asbestos
  • Cast iron baths
  • Oil tanks
  • Pianos
  • Porcelain
  • Rubble
  • Soil
  • Tyres

 

For further advise on alternative disposal options please contact Customer First either by:

 

 


Terms and Conditions

The Collection:

Items for collection need to be placed outside your residence in an easily accessible position by 7.00 a.m. on the day booked for collection. 

 

We cannot come into your residence to collect any items.

 

Items such as carpets and mattresses should be protected from wet weather.

 

The collection crew will only remove the items detailed on your online booking form.

 

If you wish to add an item you must contact us within 48 working hours prior to the agreed scheduled date of collection.

 

Cancellation:

In the event of a cancellation you must notify the Council, giving a minimum of 48 working hours prior to the agreed scheduled date of collection. 

 

If the Council is forced to cancel the booking for reasons outside of its control it will give you as much notice of the cancellation as reasonably possible and an alternative collection date will be agreed.


Scarborough Borough Council, Town Hall, St Nicholas Street, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2HG. Tel: 01723 232323