Bulky waste collections
Alterations to our bulky waste (WEEE) collection service from 10 August 2026
From 10 August, our Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) collection service will be temporarily unavailable.
This is due to multiple closures of Approved Authorised Treatment Facilities (AATFs) across the country, creating a national backlog to dispose of these goods properly. This issue is not only affecting Mansfield, but also the rest of Nottinghamshire and other parts of the UK.
We are working with our partners at Nottinghamshire County Council, as well as our waste contractors, to monitor the situation and find a solution.
In the meantime, we ask that you store any appliances such as fridges or freezers safely at your home until we are able to resume collections again. We appreciate that this may cause difficulties and we're sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. If you need to urgently dispose of an appliance, there are private companies that offer this service but make sure hold a valid waste carrier’s licence before you agree to any business with them.
We will update you as soon as there are any updates.
Our bulky waste collection service disposes of large items that aren't suitable to be donated to charities. The local service is competitive on price and good value for money.
Collection types
We offer three types of collections depending on your waste:
- General bulky waste collections, for furniture (excluding sofas and armchairs), mattresses, small domestic appliances and bagged household rubbish (three bags).
- Electrical goods collections, for fridges, freezers and TVs etc.
- Upholstered seating collections, for sofas and armchairs.
Donate where possible
Reuse is always better if possible, so before you book a collection please consider selling, or gifting your item. There are a number of charities and organisations who might be interested in your second-hand furniture and electrical appliances, if they‘re in good, working condition. The following charities are among those that offer free collections for such items:
- British Heart Foundation (opens in new window)
- The Furniture Project (opens in new window)
- The Salvation Army (opens in new window)
- Sense (opens in new window)
What we can't collect
Please note that we cannot collect the following items:
- glass windows/panels
- any object bigger than six foot
- tyres
- engine parts
- building waste, such as rubble
- hazardous waste, such as paint or asbestos
- garden waste (a separate garden waste service is available).
To find out where these items can be recycled, please use the Nottinghamshire Recycling Checker (opens in new window).
Alternative recycling option
If wait times are not suitable for you, you can also dispose of your items at a Nottinghamshire County Council Recycling Centre. Find your nearest centre on the Nottinghamshire County Council website (opens in new window). Please note, you must register your vehicle to use the centre before you visit. It's quick and simple to do. Register your vehicle to use a Nottinghamshire County Council Recycling Centre (opens in new window).
