Residents will be able to continue disposing of their old white goods and household items this summer, as the council is continuing to offer lots of free and low-cost ways for residents to dispose of unwanted white goods and bulky items:
- Residents can take these items to the Frizlands Lane tip or our neighbouring tips at no cost
- They can also book a bulky waste collection, with four items collected for £10, which provides really good value for money
- Residents can also choose to dispose of household items that are in good working order such as furniture, through websites such as Freecycle, Freegle and Facebook’s Marketplace - these verified websites can connect residents to people who may be looking for a household item they no longer need.
In addition to this, residents may choose to arrange for a private company to remove white goods or bulky items, especially if they’re disposing of lots of things. Residents must remember that they’re responsible for checking that the company has a valid Waste Carrier Licence, or they could be fined if the items are dumped illegally.
Following a trial pilot with online electrical retailer AO, who collected white goods from Barking and Dagenham residents’ homes, this service will stop on 31 May – just under 4,000 old items were collected over the 19 months that it was running.
Councillor Syed Ghani, Cabinet Member for Public Realm, said: “We’re making sure it’s easy and convenient for residents to clear out bulky household items, and that’s why we’re providing lots of free and low-cost options so they can dispose of things they no longer need.
“We know residents really value our free, local tips to dispose of large household items, and they can also use our bulky waste collection service which offers really good value for money.
“We’re also encouraging residents to consider offering unwanted items to others through verified websites, which means things they no longer need may be able to find a home somewhere else – it’s a great way to do your bit for the environment.”