Ards and North Down bulky waste collection
£34 for up to 6 items. Everything Ards and North Down will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Ards and North Down 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 Ards and North Down 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 Ards and North Down collect
Will collect
- White goods (fridges, freezers, cookers, washing machines)
- Brown goods (beds, mattresses, chairs, wardrobes, carpets)
- Bicycles, toys, prams and plastic tanks
Will not collect
- Garden waste
- Building materials
- Glass items
- Boilers
- Radiators
- Timber
- Fencing
- Flagstones
- Black bags
- Cardboard
- Commercial fridges/freezers
Access rules and limitations
- Items must be left outside from 7am on the collection day, at the driveway or kerbside where bins are usually presented
- Crews cannot enter homes
- Only pre-arranged items are collected, undeclared items need a separate paid booking
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 for up to 6 items.
- £34 for up to 6 pre-declared items
- Payment taken at time of booking by card, cheque or cash
- In-person payment accepted at City Hall, Bangor, or Church Street, Newtownards
Free route: Suitable items are donated to East Belfast Mission for refurbishment
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 Ards and North Down
Official links
Ards and North Down bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Ards and North Down?
£34 for up to 6 items. £34 for up to 6 pre-declared items. Payment taken at time of booking by card, cheque or cash. In-person payment accepted at City Hall, Bangor, or Church Street, Newtownards. Suitable items are donated to East Belfast Mission for refurbishment
What bulky items will Ards and North Down collect?
White goods (fridges, freezers, cookers, washing machines), Brown goods (beds, mattresses, chairs, wardrobes, carpets), Bicycles, toys, prams and plastic tanks.
What won't Ards and North Down take?
Garden waste, Building materials, Glass items, Boilers, Radiators, Timber, Fencing, Flagstones, Black bags, Cardboard, Commercial fridges/freezers.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Ards and North Down?
Most council crews will not enter your home. 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
Belfast · Lisburn and Castlereagh · Newry, Mourne and Down · Mid and East Antrim · Antrim and Newtownabbey · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against gov.uk, ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, ardsandnorthdown.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.