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Cardiff bulky waste collection

Everything Cardiff will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.

Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site

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Charges

See official page for live pricing

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Typical wait

Shown when you book

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How to book

Council website

Council-run

Service by

City of Cardiff Council

Faster than the Cardiff 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 Cardiff 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.

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What Cardiff collect

Typical item lists shown; we are verifying Cardiff's own published lists on this week's sweep. Always confirm when booking.

Will collect

Sofas and armchairs
Mattresses and bed frames
Wardrobes and large furniture
Washing machines and other white goods
Carpets and rugs

Will not collect

Building or DIY waste (rubble, bricks, tiles)
Garden waste
Hazardous waste, paint and chemicals
Car parts and tyres
Commercial or trade waste

Access rules and limitations

Residential properties only
Maximum 6 items per booking reported

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

Cardiff had not published one clear headline price when we last checked; the booking flow prices your exact items. Use the official page below for a live quote.

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 Cardiff

City of Cardiff Council

County Hall, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff, CF10 4UW

Phone: 029 2087 2087

Council website blocked automated access on the day of checking, so its bulky items page could not be directly confirmed. Figures above are from an indirect source and should be treated with caution. Cardiff has reportedly suspended fridge, fridge freezer and freezer collections due to a nationwide reprocessing shortage. Unconfirmed third-party reports suggest: Reported as up to 2 items for £12.50, rising to up to 8 items for £50, plus a £5 booking fee; Up to 2 items: £12.50; Up to 4 items: £25.00; Up to 6 items: £37.50; Up to 8 items: £50.00; £5 non-refundable booking fee applies to all collections. Not verified against the council, so not stated as fact on this page.

Official links

Council website

Cardiff bulky waste FAQ

How much does bulky waste collection cost in Cardiff?

Cardiff had not published a single clear price when we last checked. Use the official booking page for a live quote, and check our free-routes guide before paying.

What bulky items will Cardiff collect?

Sofas and armchairs, Mattresses and bed frames, Wardrobes and large furniture, Washing machines and other white goods, Carpets and rugs. This is the typical list; confirm on the council page before booking.

What won't Cardiff take?

Building or DIY waste (rubble, bricks, tiles), Garden waste, Hazardous waste, paint and chemicals, Car parts and tyres, Commercial or trade waste.

What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Cardiff?

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

Caerphilly · The Vale of Glamorgan · Torfaen · Newport · Blaenau Gwent · Rhondda Cynon Taff

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Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against 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.