All Telford and Wrekin residents to enjoy cheaper prices for bulky item collections from today
Local residents who want the council to collect their unwanted bulky items will find it even easier from today [Friday 1 April 2022], as Telford & Wrekin Council has significantly reduced its standard collection prices.
The council is also offering one free collection per year for residents aged over 65 and those with a long-standing illness or disability, two free collections for those over 80, and 50% discount for residents in receipt of Council Tax Support or Housing Benefit.
Telford & Wrekin Council’s bulky item collection service enables residents to book collections of household items they no longer need, such as mattresses, washing machines and armchairs. Over the last 12 months the council has conducted more than 9,000 collections.
From 1 April, Telford & Wrekin Council’s standard prices for bulky item collections are:
- 1 - 3 items: £15 (previously £18)
- 4 - 6 items: £28 (previously £36)
- 7 - 9 items: £43 (previously £54)
- 9 - 12 items: £56 (previously £72)
Eligible residents can also enjoy the following discounts and special offers*:
- Residents aged 65 – 79: ONE FREE COLLECTION per year
- Residents aged 80 or over: TWO FREE COLLECTIONS per year
- Residents who have a long-standing illness or disability that limits their daily activities: ONE FREE COLLECTION per year
- Residents who receive Council Tax Support or Housing Benefit: 50% OFF new cheaper standard prices for two collections per year
- Telford Loyalty Card holders: 10% DISCOUNT off new cheaper standard prices
*T&Cs apply. Please visit www.telford.gov.uk/bulk for details.
Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood Services, Regeneration and the High Street, Cllr Lee Carter (Labour), said:
“These are exceptional offers – a fraction of the price that residents have to pay in many neighbouring authorities. We recognise that lots of people are facing economic challenges right now, so we’re bringing in these cheaper prices to help our residents, and to support people to dispose of their waste responsibly.
“When bulky items are collected, they are offered to charity partners for reusing, while non-reusable items are recycled wherever possible.
“Thanks to residents, our household recycling rates are well above the average for England. These new discounts on our bulky item collection service will mean that we are able to do even more to support the reuse and recycle agenda leaving no excuse for fly tipping. I’m also proud that, unlike other local councils, we are able to maintain free green waste collections, free weekly food waste collections and that our borough’s household recycling centres are open seven days a week.
“As a council, we are striving to protect, care and invest to make a better borough. One of our key priorities is that all neighbourhoods in Telford and Wrekin should be a great place to live.
“None of us wants to see fly-tipped waste in our streets and countryside. So these new prices and discounts make it easier than ever for everyone to get rid of bulky waste responsibly.
“Sadly, some people do not act responsibly. That’s why we have recently launched our new Telford and Wrekin Watch campaign. This is a brilliant tool for the community to help us identify fly-tippers in the borough and I would encourage residents to take a look.”
To book a bulky item collection or for more information on this service, the special offers and T&Cs, please visit www.telford.gov.uk/bulk
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