I have several items of furniture I need to get rid of ( 2 sofas and a matress ) so I phoned the council yesterday to arrange collection.

I don't have a problem with the £15 fee, but Im not happy with the fact that I have to physically move the items myself because I cant. Thats the whole point of me asking the council in the first place. Apparently whoever is responsible for collecting these items is not allowed inside my property, despite the fact I have given my permission to do so.

When I explained why I was physically unable to move the items myself, I was told that since Im not over 65 years of age or officially registered as disabled, I should seek help elswhere....ie: neighbours.

Thanks LBH

Got a saw ?

Give them more pieces to shift

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Lets be careful out there !

Only allowed a maximum of 4 items kremm !

What about advertising them on freegle?

I just advertised a fridge freezer and a display cabinet on there for a friend and they are being collected on Friday ( no charge)

Or a charity shop who may well be only to happy to collect...

Barnado's do furniture or at least used too.

The Yeldall Shop Tel: 020 87979505
5-7 Willow Tree Lane
Fax: 020 87978505
Hayes
Middlesex
UB4 9BB

These people used to collect furniture for charity

They still do a neighbour used them last month

Or - if you happen to see the LBH guys - ask them and they'll do it privately

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I do not suffer fools !!!!!

I tried them once. They wanted good quality with the fire stickers/labels in place. I assured them the stuff complied but they seemed apathetic and never turned up. I paid my £19 and got the council to collect. I'm sure it was £19

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Lets be careful out there !

Thanks for the replies all.

Thing is these are items that need disposing of, not suitable for charity shops etc.