Colchester bulky waste collection
From £19 for a single electrical or hazardous item, or from £77 for up to 6 general household items. Everything Colchester will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Colchester 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 Colchester 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 Colchester collect
Will collect
- White goods
- Electrical appliances with a plug
- Beds
- Sofas
- Wardrobes
- Garden furniture
- Toys
Will not collect
- Glass and mirrors
- Tins of paint
Access rules and limitations
- Maximum 12 items per collection, in tiers of up to 6 or 6 to 12
- Items must be kerbside by 7am on collection day
- Collections take place on Mondays
- Crews will not enter garages or properties to collect items
- Payment is non-refundable once booked
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
From £19 for a single electrical or hazardous item, or from £77 for up to 6 general household items.
- Electrical or hazardous items: £19 for most items, £19 for TVs, monitors and microwaves, £39 for fridges and freezers
- Other large household items: £77 for up to 6 items, £100 for 6 to 12 items
- Payment is taken at the time of booking and is non-refundable
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 Colchester
Colchester Borough Council
Phone: 01206 282700
Official links
Colchester bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Colchester?
From £19 for a single electrical or hazardous item, or from £77 for up to 6 general household items. Electrical or hazardous items: £19 for most items, £19 for TVs, monitors and microwaves, £39 for fridges and freezers. Other large household items: £77 for up to 6 items, £100 for 6 to 12 items. Payment is taken at the time of booking and is non-refundable
What bulky items will Colchester collect?
White goods, Electrical appliances with a plug, Beds, Sofas, Wardrobes, Garden furniture, Toys.
What won't Colchester take?
Glass and mirrors, Tins of paint.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Colchester?
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
Maldon · Babergh · Tendring · Braintree · Rochford · Ipswich
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against new.colchester.gov.uk, gov.uk, colchester.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.