Bulky or white good collections
Your bulky household items of white goods cannot be left out as part of your usual kerbside collection. Instead, you will need to dispose of these in one of the three following ways:
- take your item to a local civic amenity site
- contact a charity or furniture recycling company who may reuse your item
- contact North Devon Council to arrange for a special collection.
| Location | Opening times (Summer) Apr - Sept | Opening times (Winter) Oct - Mar | Contact |
| Barnstaple (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day) | Mon to Fri, 8am to 6pm Sat and Sun, 10am to 6pm | Mon - Fri, 8am to 4.30pm Sat and Sun, 10am to 4.30pm | 01271 344893 |
| Ilfracombe (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day) | Mon to Fri, 8am to 6pm Sat and Sun, 10am to 6pm | Mon to Fri, 8am to 4.30pm Sat and Sun, 10am to 4.30pm | 01271 867284 |
| South Molton (Maclins Quarry) (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day) | Thu and Fri, 8am to 6pm Sat and Sun, 10am to 6pm | Thu and Fri, 8am to 4.30pm Sat and Sun, 10am to 4.30pm | 01769 574740 |
| Lynton (Lyn Down) | Open first Sat and Sun in each month from 7 and 8 June |
Standard collections (non-white and white goods)
The council provides one free collection per year of a standard item for each household (the year runs from April to March).
Standard items have been identified as those most commonly requested for collection and are listed in the following table:
| Single/double bed with mattress, including bunk beds | Small lawnmower (not ride on) |
| Dishwasher | Tumble dryer |
| Washing machine | Fridge |
| Cooker | Freezer |
| Television | Three piece suite |
| Wardrobe | Bookcase |
| Sideboard | Bedside cabinet |
| Coffee table | Computer desk |
| Chest of drawers | Display cabinet |
| Table and up to four chairs | Garden bench |
| Internal Door | External door |
| Microwave | Ironing board |
| Bicycle | Roll of carpet per room (stairs and landing is classed as one room) |
Additional collections will have the standard charge of £15.00.
If your item is very large, heavy or unusual, it will be classed as non-standard.
Non-standard collections
The council is now able to offer a more comprehensive service and can collect items that are not in the standard item list. This service is operated by one person, and so we are unable to collect items requiring two people to remove.
A charge for collecting these items and confirmation of your collection day will be given when booking your collection. The price will be determined by the the size and weight of the item, as well as the resources required to pick up the item.
Assisted special/bulky waste collections
For householders who have difficulty in moving the item to the kerb, an assisted collection may be available for an additional £5.00 fee. We will only come onto a customer's land or garden, not into their house.
This will normally be available where access to the property is level of if their is a gradual slope without steps.
Additional collection details
Collections will be arranged for a specific day and should be placed on the kerbside by 7.00am. Full details will be provided when making a booking.
Any payment due is required in advance, with the council now able to receive payment electronically with most credit and debit cards.
Local charities or furniture recycling companies
Some charity shops will take goods that can be reused. Please check with them direct to see if they will accept your item.
Additionally, the following charities may also collect goods free of charge where they can be reused:
- Jigsaw Furniture Reuse Project
01271 327564 - TLC, Ilfracombe 01271 866315
- South Molton Recycle 01769 573081
Contact information
Works and Recycling Service
North Devon Council
Brynsworthy Environment Centre
Roundswell
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 3NP
Telephone: 01271 374776
For Typetalk: precede with 18001
Email: greensweepdirect@northdevon.gov.uk
Web form: apply for a recycling box or bag
Web form: missed bin collection
Our office hours are 8.30 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday.
Trade waste contact
Telephone: 01271 340393 or 01271 340394
Fax: 01271 329911
Email: greensweepdirect@northdevon.gov.uk
Our office hours are 8.30 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday.
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