Is Your Bin Overflowing or Bulky Waste Not Collected?
Here’s How to Get It Removed Quickly and Without Hassle
If you’re asking “what do I do now?” because your bin wasn’t collected, your bin is overflowing, or bulky waste won’t go, Berkshire Clearance Services explains your options clearly.
Quick answer: When bins are rejected or bulky waste builds up, councils usually can’t help due to contamination, restrictions or delays. The fastest solution is licensed waste collection. Call: 0118 937 1788.
Why wasn’t my bin collected?
The most common reason is bin contamination.
Councils do not collect bins when:
- The wrong waste is in the wrong bin
- Food or black bags are in recycling
- Waste is mixed
- Bulky items are included
- Electrical items are present
- Builders’ or business waste is added
When this happens, the bin is left behind and the council will not return.
What does “bin contamination” mean?
A bin is contaminated when any incorrect item is inside it.
- Food in recycling
- Soft plastics in the wrong bin
- Glass where it’s not accepted
- Mattresses or furniture added
- Electrical items mixed in
- Commercial waste in household bins
Once contaminated, the bin will not be emptied.
What should I do if my bin is overflowing?
Overflowing bins usually happen when a collection is missed, rejected, or bulky waste doesn’t fit.
- Wait for the next collection (if allowed)
- Re-sort the waste yourself
- Use a recycling centre (if accepted)
- Arrange waste collection
If this sounds like your situation, the quickest option is to call us now.
Can the council collect bulky waste?
Sometimes, but with limits.
- Booking required
- Long wait times
- Item restrictions
- No urgent collections
- Mixed waste often refused
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What counts as bulky waste?
- Sofas and armchairs
- Mattresses and bed frames
- Wardrobes and drawers
- Tables and chairs
- Carpets and rugs
- Fridges, freezers and white goods
- Garden furniture
What if the recycling centre won’t take it?
Recycling centres are designed for small, sorted loads. Licensed collection is used when waste is mixed, bulky or urgent.
Who this service is for
Our services are used by homeowners, tenants, landlords, letting agents, businesses and site managers when bins are rejected or bulky waste builds up.
Why do people choose Berkshire Clearance Services?
- Bulky waste removed
- Missed bin collections
- Forgot to put bins out
- Overflowing bins cleared
- Contaminated waste collected
- Domestic and commercial waste
- Fast response available
- Fully licensed and compliant
You don’t need to sort it.
You don’t need to move it.
We take it away.
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Trusted Rubbish Removal With 450+ 5★ Reviews
When your bin is overflowing or waste hasn’t been collected, choosing a trusted local company matters. Berkshire Clearance Services is one of the highest reviewed waste removal companies in the area, with real customer feedback on Google.
Customers choose us because we turn up, remove the waste properly, and do exactly what we say we will, whether it’s an overflowing bin, rejected collection, bulky waste, or contaminated waste the council won’t take.
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How fast can this be sorted?
- Same-day or next-day collections in many cases
- Time agreed to suit you
- Loading included
- Waste gone in one visit
Need waste, rubbish or recyling removed today?
If you want bulky waste or an overflowing bin dealt with quickly and legally,speak to a member of our team today.