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What to do with old furniture, beds, white goods and bulky rubbish

Larger items of furniture can often cause problems if not disposed of properly, becoming both an eyesore and a hazard.

There are several different ways of disposing of bulky household items safely.

  1. Give it to charity or someone else


  2. Sell it


  3. Use a shop "take back" scheme when buying large items of furniture or white goods.


  4. Take it to one of our Community Recycling Centres (tips)


  5. Use Milton Keynes Council's collection service - charges apply

    For £10 you can dispose of up to five items that you could take with you when you move house such as a table, bed, washing machine, etc. A higher charge for "fixed" items, such as kitchen units, applies.

    If you are not sure what can be collected or you wish to arrange a collection please call 01908 252570 (we can accept payment by credit or debit card only)*.

    *A form that will allow you to book and pay online will be available shortly.
**Please note:
  • Only items listed at time of booking will be collected.
  • No refunds will be given when items are put out for collection and removed by persons not authorised to do so by the council.
  • Should you wish to cancel a collection for any reason and receive a refund, we will require notice of at least two full working days prior to the due date of the collection.



  • Contact Waste and Recycling

    envservices@milton-keynes.gov.uk

    01908 252570

    Waste Services Team
    9 Dickens Road
    Old Wolverton
    Milton Keynes
    MK12 5QF

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