Local councils will collect large household items, such as furniture, sofas, tables, beds, kitchen appliances and large electrical items, for a fee. You can arrange this by contacting your local council and making a booking. 

Costs vary from one local authority to another, but are generally from £15 to £65 depending on the number of items you want to be collected. Some areas also offer reduced rates for people on certain benefits. 

Once your items are booked in, the council will ask you to make sure the items are placed on the kerbside ready for collection on a given date. If rain is expected, consider covering items like sofas or mattresses with a waterproof cover as the collectors may refuse to take them if they are wet. 

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