Council Bulky Waste vs Private Collection

Council Bulky Waste vs Private Collection

Both BCP and Dorset Council offer bulky waste collection. Here's how they compare to a private service like TipRun.

BCP Council

• £37.50 for up to 3 items
• 2–3 week wait
• Kerbside only — you carry items to the boundary by 6:30am
• Online booking only
• No garden waste, rubble, or bagged rubbish

Dorset Council

• £30 first item, £10 per additional (max 6)
• Up to 4 weeks wait
• Property boundary — you carry items out
• Online booking only
• No garden waste, rubble, or bagged rubbish

TipRun

• Single items from £40, sofas from £65, loads from £140
• Same-day available
• From inside your home — we carry items out
• Online booking or phone
• We take everything: furniture, appliances, garden waste, rubble, paint

When to Use the Council

If you have 1–3 items, aren't in a rush, and can carry them to the kerbside, the council is cheaper. It's a good budget option if time isn't critical.

When to Use TipRun

If you need it gone quickly, can't carry heavy items, have more than a few things, or need to get rid of items the council won't take (rubble, garden waste, paint), TipRun is the better choice.