Town Council didn’t take one of your bulky items? It happens more often than you think. Here’s why some pieces get left behind and what your options are. You booked your Town Council’s free bulky item collection and neatly placed everything out front — but when you came back, one large item was still there. What gives?

When it comes to household junk, curtains, carpets, and rugs often go unnoticed—until you’re renovating, moving, or clearing out for good.They’re dusty, bulky, and surprisingly hard to get rid of. So what’s the right way to dispose of them in Singapore?

If you’ve recently decluttered your kitchen, you’ve probably faced this question: What on earth do I do with all these old plates, pots, and utensils?They’re not broken, but they’re chipped. They’re not “junk,” but they’re definitely not making it to Carousell. So what now?

Just last month, a customer from Bukit Batok called us in a panic. Her Town Council only picked up her dining table and left the chairs behind—because she had “exceeded the quota.”

We thought they'd pick it up. Next thing we knew, NEA sent a warning letter.”“I left my mum’s old wardrobe there. The neighbours complained and we got fined

You did everything right. Or so you thought. You booked a bulky item pickup from the Town Council, moved your sofa downstairs to the void deck the night before, and waited. But at the end of the day—it’s still there.

So, you booked a free bulky item removal from your Town Council… and nothing happened. Or worse, they came—but left your junk behind.

Disposing of bulky items in Singapore can feel overwhelming — between Town Council rules, condo management approval, and the rush of moving deadlines. Many households delay booking until it’s too late, leading to fines or last-minute stress.