Guide Large item collections

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4. Items we can't take

We can't accept the items listed below. However you may be able dispose of them at your local recycling centre or by visiting the Environment Agency website.

We do not collect commercial items or items from commercial properties. We will not collect commercial style fridges or freezers from any property.

  • Agas
  • Baths
  • Boilers
  • Building rubble/materials
  • Car parts including batteries
  • Commercial waste
  • Drum containers
  • Fire/fire surrounds
  • Fluorescent tubes
  • Food waste
  • Fridges + Freezers (Commercial Style)
  • Garage doors
  • Garden waste
  • Gas cylinders
  • Hazardous waste, including asbestos - You can find disposal options on the Devon County Council website.
  • Hot tubs
  • Household waste
  • Kitchen units, including sinks
  • Mobility scooters
  • Oil tanks
  • Paint
  • Pianos
  • Rayburns
  • Sanitary ware (for example, sink, toilet, bath)
  • Large sheds (more than 6x4ft)
  • Night Storage heaters
  • Sheet glass
  • Sinks
  • Sun beds
  • Trailers
  • Tyres
  • Windows
  • Worktops (over 6ft)