Call-out fee: £49 — covers our team travelling to you. Item prices are on top.
When a washing machine breaks or you're upgrading your kitchen appliances, the old ones need to go somewhere. In Christchurch, across Highcliffe, Mudeford and Somerford, we collect washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers, and cookers from your kitchen or utility room. All appliances are taken to WEEE-compliant recycling centres where metals, plastics, and components are properly sorted and recycled. mix of bungalows and semi-detached houses properties in Christchurch often have tight utility rooms or narrow kitchen doorways — we're used to manoeuvring heavy appliances through tricky spaces. Older demographic with high proportion of bungalows. Popular retirement destination. Highcliffe has a mix of family homes and retirement properties.
While we're there: add a fridge (£50), dryer (£45), or bags of rubbish (£12/bag)
Better value
Your appliance + call-out = £99 total. A half load is £179 — just £80 more to fill half the van.
BCP Council will collect appliances as bulky waste for £37.50 for up to 3 items. The wait is 2–3 weeks, and you'll need to move the appliance to your property boundary. For a washing machine that weighs 70-80kg, that's a serious ask. TipRun collects from your kitchen — you don't lift a finger.
| Council | TipRun | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £37.50 for up to 3 items | from £45 |
| Wait time | 2–3 weeks | Same-day available |
| You move it? | Yes — to the boundary | No — from your kitchen |
| WEEE recycled | Yes | Yes — certified |
| Add another? | Extra item charge | £15 per extra appliance |
Millhams Recycling Centre has a WEEE recycling bay (1.5 miles from Christchurch). But getting a washing machine or cooker there means loading it into a van — they're too heavy and awkward for a car boot. You'll need to lift it into the WEEE container yourself. Van/trailer permit required (free, apply online). Save your back and book a collection instead.
Many bungalows with single-level access. Some Highcliffe properties have steep driveways. Mudeford Quay area has narrow access roads. For appliance removal, please unplug the item and turn off the water supply (for washing machines and dishwashers). We don't do plumbing or gas disconnections — gas cookers must be disconnected by a Gas Safe engineer first. Free parking on most residential streets. Town centre has pay-and-display. Highcliffe and Mudeford can be tight in summer.
“Had a fridge and washing machine to get rid of. Both gone in 20 minutes. No faff.”
— Lisa T., Highcliffe
From £45. Same-day collection available.
Appliance removal in Christchurch starts from £45. Washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers, and electric cookers all start at the same price. Add another appliance for just £15.
Yes, but it must be disconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer first. We can't disconnect gas appliances. Electric cookers just need unplugging from the wall.
Please turn off the water supply and unplug it from the wall. We don't do plumbing work, but the disconnection is usually just turning two valves behind the machine.
All appliances collected in Christchurch go to WEEE-compliant recycling centres. Metals, plastics, motors, and circuit boards are separated and recycled properly.
Yes — we offer same-day appliance collection across Christchurch. Book before noon for the best chance of a same-day slot. We're 18 min from Christchurch.
