Carmarthenshire bulky waste collection
£27 for up to 3 items. Everything Carmarthenshire will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Carmarthenshire 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 Carmarthenshire 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 Carmarthenshire collect
Will collect
- Beds
- Carpets
- Fridges and freezers (currently suspended)
- Wardrobes and furniture
Will not collect
- Fridges, freezers and other cooling appliances (temporarily suspended at recycling centres due to storage capacity)
Access rules and limitations
- Council tenants can use 8 Time Credits to book collection of up to 3 items instead of paying
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
£27 for up to 3 items.
- £27 for collection of up to 3 items from your usual refuse and recycling collection point
Free route: Taking items to a recycling centre (Nantycaws, Trostre, Wernddu or Whitland) is free, and charities such as Xcel Furniture, British Heart Foundation, British Red Cross, Barnardo's and Ty Hafan may collect good quality items 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 Carmarthenshire
Official links
Carmarthenshire bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Carmarthenshire?
£27 for up to 3 items. £27 for collection of up to 3 items from your usual refuse and recycling collection point. Taking items to a recycling centre (Nantycaws, Trostre, Wernddu or Whitland) is free, and charities such as Xcel Furniture, British Heart Foundation, British Red Cross, Barnardo's and Ty Hafan may collect good quality items for free
What bulky items will Carmarthenshire collect?
Beds, Carpets, Fridges and freezers (currently suspended), Wardrobes and furniture. This is the typical list; confirm on the council page before booking.
What won't Carmarthenshire take?
Fridges, freezers and other cooling appliances (temporarily suspended at recycling centres due to storage capacity).
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Carmarthenshire?
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
Swansea · Ceredigion · Neath Port Talbot · Bridgend · Pembrokeshire · Rhondda Cynon Taff
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against gov.uk, carmarthenshire.gov.wales. 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.