Aberdeenshire bulky waste collection
£34.86 for up to 4 items. Everything Aberdeenshire will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Aberdeenshire queue
Don't want to wait? Can't lift to kerbside? WasteSpeed collect in your area on a scheduled day each week, from £199.
Council crews in Aberdeenshire collect from the kerbside only. WasteSpeed's two-person crew carry from any room of the house, on a scheduled day each week, price fixed before we arrive.
Get your WasteSpeed dateWhat Aberdeenshire collect
Will collect
- Bed bases and mattresses
- Bicycles
- White goods
- Furniture
- Electrical items
- Doors
- Lawnmowers
- Carpets up to 12ft x 12ft
Will not collect
- Soil, rubble and asbestos (better suited to a skip)
- Tyres
- Paint tins
- Boilers
- Commercial appliances
- Fire-damaged items
Access rules and limitations
- No uplifts on Good Friday, May Day or over Christmas
- Items must be placed at the driveway or front of the property by 7am
- Does not collect from inside houses or outbuildings
- Cancellations must be made by 1pm the Friday before collection
If you cannot move the items yourself: Not offered; the council cannot help prepare items for collection
Kerbside-only rules are the norm across the UK; crews are not insured to enter your home. If nobody can get your items outside, see your options when you can't lift it.
Charges in detail
£34.86 for up to 4 items.
- £34.86 for up to 4 items (discounted rate £13.94)
- £69.71 for up to 8 items (discounted rate £27.89)
- £44.77 per individual item
- Discounted rate for Council Tax or Housing Benefit recipients
Free route: Recycling centres take items free of charge; reuse charities via the Re-use Tool website may also collect for free
Before paying for a fridge, sofa or anything reusable, check the free collection routes: charity reuse crews collect good furniture at no cost.
Book with Aberdeenshire
Aberdeenshire Council
Phone: 03456 081207
Official links
Aberdeenshire bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Aberdeenshire?
£34.86 for up to 4 items. £34.86 for up to 4 items (discounted rate £13.94). £69.71 for up to 8 items (discounted rate £27.89). £44.77 per individual item. Discounted rate for Council Tax or Housing Benefit recipients. Recycling centres take items free of charge; reuse charities via the Re-use Tool website may also collect for free
What bulky items will Aberdeenshire collect?
Bed bases and mattresses, Bicycles, White goods, Furniture, Electrical items, Doors, Lawnmowers, Carpets up to 12ft x 12ft.
What won't Aberdeenshire take?
Soil, rubble and asbestos (better suited to a skip), Tyres, Paint tins, Boilers, Commercial appliances, Fire-damaged items.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Aberdeenshire?
Not offered; the council cannot help prepare items for collection If you cannot wait or cannot lift, WasteSpeed run a private collection from any room of the house in your area, from £199.
Nearby councils
Aberdeen City · Angus · Moray · Dundee City · Fife · East Lothian
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against aberdeenshire.gov.uk. Charges and rules change; the council's own page is always the final word. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it within the week.