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Bulk uplifts

How to prepare for your bulk uplift

Conditions for collection

  • have the items ready for collection by 7am on collection day 
  • only leave out items included in your booking, additional items won’t be uplifted 
  • make sure your items are visible and accessible to the collection crew
  • unlock gates and remove obstacles to allow the crews safe access to the items for uplift 
  • safely place items as per the guidance given at the time of booking 
  • keep pets restrained or indoors on the day so the crew can enter your garden safely 
  • if you authorise us to collect items from within the garden/driveway of your property, we accept no liability for loss or damage to any of your property including your land, buildings, and vehicles
  • photos of the uplift will be taken before and after collection 
  • email confirmation will be sent to you after collection 
  • for further information, see the full terms and conditions 

How to prepare for your bulk uplift

Bagged waste

  • do not overfill bags. Each bag must be light enough for one person to lift
  • make sure no sharp objects are sticking through

Screws and nails

  • remove nails and screws, or hammer them flush to prevent injury

Sofas

  • recliner sofas must be dismantled before collection

Carpets

  • roll carpets and secure them with tape or string

A rolled and bagged carpet ready for uplift

Mattresses

  • only put mattresses out on the day of collection as we may not be able to collect them if they are very heavy due to rain

Fridges and freezers

  • empty all food and defrost fully
  • tape the doors shut

A defrosted and taped fridge freezer ready for uplift

Wood and laminate

  • cut planks into lengths no longer than 5 feet
  • tie or tape them into manageable bundles
  • remove or hammer in nails and screws

Wood and laminate should have nails removed or bent flush and be stacked ready for uplift

Glass

  • wrap glass items, such as mirrors, in strong material like bubble wrap or thick polythene
  • double‑wrap and tape securely

Glass wrapped n bubble wrap and taped Glass wrapped in bubble wrap and taped

Mixed items

  • present items neatly so they can be collected safely

Mixed items should be presented neatly

Paint tins

  • paint tins must be empty, or the paint must be dried out using paint hardener, sand or soil

Related content

  1. Arrange a bulk uplift
  2. How to prepare for your bulk uplift
  3. Terms and Conditions for bulk uplift collection service