Bulk waste collection in Exeter
Professional bulk waste collection services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£160
Typical Duration
1-3 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Bulky waste collected and taken to Exeter recycling centre. Furniture, mattresses, carpet, garden waste - no van hire, no queuing at the tip.
The Stuff That's Been In The Garage For Months
Old sofa. Knackered mattress. Roll of carpet from the spare room. All sitting in your garage because you can't fit them in the car and you keep meaning to hire a van.
Or you've tried council bulk collection. They want £40 per item and the next slot is three weeks away.
💡 Pro tip: Exeter recycling centre at Exton Lane requires booking. Weekend slots fill up days in advance. Weekday daytime? Usually available. I can book and go when suits you.
Why Bulk Waste Piles Up
| ✅ Collection Sorted | ❌ Current Situation |
|---|---|
| Gone same day or next day | Been in garage for months |
| Properly disposed/recycled | Feeling guilty about it sitting there |
| Space reclaimed | Can't park in garage anymore |
| One phone call | Endless "I'll hire a van next weekend" |
What I'll Take
Furniture: Sofas, chairs, tables, wardrobes, beds, mattresses, chest of drawers, desks
Flooring: Carpet, underlay, laminate, vinyl
Appliances: Washing machines, fridges, cookers, microwaves, TVs
Garden: Fence panels, shed parts, paving slabs (reasonable amounts), soil/rubble (small quantities)
Building Waste: Old bathroom suite, kitchen units, doors, plasterboard (small amounts)
General: Pretty much anything household and bulky that won't fit in a wheelie bin
What I Can't Take
❌ Hazardous Materials:
- Asbestos
- Chemicals, oil, paint (liquids)
- Gas bottles
- Anything with PCBs
❌ Commercial Quantities:
- Full skip's worth of building waste
- Business/trade waste in large amounts
- Anything requiring waste carrier license beyond household
If you're not sure, ask. I'll tell you honestly if I can take it.
Pricing
| Amount | Example | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Small load | Mattress + few bags + chair | £60 |
| Van load | Sofa, carpet, appliances, bags | £110 |
| Large load | Multiple rooms worth | £160 |
| Multiple trips | Whole house clearance | From £160 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr. Depends on time taken and tip charges.
How It Works
📦 Same-Day/Next-Day
Most collections I can do same or next day. Just depends on my schedule.
🚗 Collection
I come to yours, load everything, protect floors/walls on the way out.
♻️ Disposal
Taken to Exeter recycling centre (or other facilities for specific items). Recycled where possible.
📝 Documentation
Waste transfer note provided if you need one (landlords, house sales, etc).
Why Choose Us for Bulk waste collection in Exeter?
Heavy items removed safely
Taken to correct disposal point
No van hire or heavy lifting
Properly recycled where possible
What to Expect
Step 1: Quick Assessment
You tell me what needs going (photos help). I give you an estimate.
Step 2: Collection
I come at agreed time, load everything carefully, clean up any mess.
Step 3: Disposal
Take to appropriate facility, sort for recycling, provide waste transfer note if needed.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to do tip run yourself? Here's how:
🚗 Van hire
- Enterprise/Hertz/Europcar hire vans from £40-60/day
- Check max load weight
- Account for diesel cost
- Remember your driving license (needed for van hire)
📅 Booking Exeter tip
- Online booking: devon.gov.uk
- Weekdays much easier to get slots
- Weekends book up days ahead
- Allow 1-2 hours for queuing and unloading
💡 Loading tips
- Heavy items first (bottom)
- Tie everything down
- Don't overload (illegal and dangerous)
- Know your van height (some car parks won't fit)
♻️ What goes where
- Wood: separate skip
- Metal: separate skip
- General waste: main compactor
- Electricals: WEEE area
- Fridges/freezers: special collection point
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Underestimating how much stuff weighs
- Not securing load (dangerous and illegal)
- Arriving without booking (turned away)
- Overfilling van (can't drive it safely)
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Council bulk collection: Exeter City Council charges £35.20 for up to 3 items (2025 prices). Waiting time varies. Sometimes cheaper, never faster than private collection.
House clearances: If you're clearing a whole house (bereavement, house move, downsizing), I can quote for the lot. Often works out better value than multiple small loads.
Furniture donations: If items are in good condition, consider charity furniture stores (British Heart Foundation, Sue Ryder, etc). I can deliver there instead of the tip.
Exeter recycling centres:
- Exton Lane (main site, booking required)
- Crediton (Belle Parade)
- Exmouth
Building waste: Small amounts of DIY waste fine. Full renovation quantities need a skip or licensed waste carrier with commercial waste handling.
Mattress disposal: These have specific recycling requirements. I take them to the correct part of the recycling centre where they're broken down for recycling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as bulk waste?
Anything too big for your wheelie bin - old furniture, mattresses, carpets, appliances, garden waste, building waste (small amounts). Basically if you can't fit it in your car or bin, I can take it.
Do I need to book the tip slot or do you do that?
I'll book the Exeter recycling centre slot if needed. You don't need to worry about that - I handle the booking and queuing.
What can't you take?
Hazardous waste (asbestos, chemicals, paint), commercial waste in large quantities, anything illegal. For household bulky items and reasonable amounts of building waste, I'm sorted.
How much waste can you take in one trip?
My van holds about the contents of a large room - couple of sofas, several bin bags, mattress, etc. If you've got a whole house clearance, might need multiple trips.
Is it cheaper than council bulk collection?
Depends on timing - council charges £35-40 per item but has waiting lists. I come same-day or next-day usually. Sometimes cheaper, always faster.
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