Chelmsford Special Collections
Find out if you can arrange a special collection for this item.
Please note this service may be chargeable.
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Bathroom and toilet suite
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Bikes
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

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Almost two thirds of Essex residents report repairing an item in the last three months.
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Carpet and rugs

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You can be fined or prosecuted if your waste is fly tipped, even by someone else.
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Christmas tree (artificial)
Artificial Christmas trees can be used again and again each year. If you no longer want or need the item, consider passing it on to someone else or selling it online.
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Compost bin
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
If your bin is made of plastic, you can recycle it through the rigid plastic recycling scheme available at selected recycling centres in Essex. Find out more about the scheme.
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Cushions duvet and pillows
Stuffed textiles, including duvets and pillows, cannot be recycled and must be placed in the general rubbish if they are unable to be passed on.
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Dishwasher
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

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You can donate large electrical appliances at some recycling centres for repair and reuse by the Lighthouse Furniture Project. These are then passed on or sold at affordable prices in the local community.
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Electric oven
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

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You can donate large electrical appliances at some recycling centres for repair and reuse by the Lighthouse Furniture Project. These are then passed on or sold at affordable prices in the local community.
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Electrical appliance
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Fibre glass
Small amounts of fibre glass should be carefully bagged and placed in the general rubbish.
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Fire guard
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Fish tank
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Freezer
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

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You can donate large electrical appliances at some recycling centres for repair and reuse by the Lighthouse Furniture Project. These are then passed on or sold at affordable prices in the local community.
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Fridge
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

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You can donate large electrical appliances at some recycling centres for repair and reuse by the Lighthouse Furniture Project. These are then passed on or sold at affordable prices in the local community.
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Fridge freezer
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

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You can donate large electrical appliances at some recycling centres for repair and reuse by the Lighthouse Furniture Project. These are then passed on or sold at affordable prices in the local community.
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Furniture
Upholstered furniture must have the appropriate fire labels if you are passing on to others or donating. If your item does not have a fire label please use a special collection or recycling centre.

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Almost two thirds of Essex residents report repairing an item in the last three months.
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Garden electrical equipment
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Garden furniture
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
If your garden furniture is made of plastic, you can recycle it through the rigid plastic recycling scheme available at selected recycling centres in Essex. Find out more about the scheme.

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Almost two thirds of Essex residents report repairing an item in the last three months.
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Garden tools
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Garden toys (large plastic)
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
Large plastic garden toys can be recycled through the rigid plastic recycling scheme available at selected recycling centres in Essex. Find out more about the scheme.
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Gas oven
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Ironing board
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Kitchen suite
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Ladder
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Mattress
Good quality mattresses can be reused. Mattresses that have been well used should be taken to your nearest recycling centre.

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You have a duty of care to make sure your waste is disposed of responsibly, even if you’ve paid someone else to take it away for you.
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Rotary washing line
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Tumble dryer
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
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Upholstered furniture
Upholstered furniture must have the appropriate fire labels if you are passing on to others or donating. If your item does not have a fire label please use a special collection or recycling centre.

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You can be fined or prosecuted if your waste is fly tipped, even by someone else.
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Washing machine
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

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You can donate large electrical appliances at some recycling centres for repair and reuse by the Lighthouse Furniture Project. These are then passed on or sold at affordable prices in the local community.
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Water butt
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.
If your water butt is made of plastic, you can recycle it through the rigid plastic recycling scheme available at selected recycling centres in Essex. Find out more about the scheme.
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Wheelbarrow
If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.