Dumfries and Galloway bulky waste collection
£23.50 for the first item, then £10 and £5. Everything Dumfries and Galloway will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway collect
Will collect
- Sofas
- Office chairs
- Futons
- Other large household goods
Will not collect
- Building or DIY waste (rubble, bricks, tiles)
- Bathroom suites and kitchen units
- Garden waste
- Hazardous waste, paint and chemicals
- Car parts and tyres
- Commercial or trade waste
Access rules and limitations
- Items must be ready for collection by 7.30am on collection day
- Must be placed at your usual collection point, or no more than 5 metres from it
- Maximum 5 items for standard pricing
- Seating with cushions must be clean, intact, and any damage sealed with plastic wrap
If you cannot move the items yourself: Not available; the council cannot help carry large items from your home to the collection point
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
£23.50 for the first item, then £10 and £5.
- £23.50 for the first item
- £10.00 for a second item
- £5.00 for each additional item
- Custom quotes for larger jobs start from £50
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 Dumfries and Galloway
Dumfries and Galloway Council
Phone: 030 33 33 3000
Official links
Dumfries and Galloway bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Dumfries and Galloway?
£23.50 for the first item, then £10 and £5. £23.50 for the first item. £10.00 for a second item. £5.00 for each additional item. Custom quotes for larger jobs start from £50
What bulky items will Dumfries and Galloway collect?
Sofas, Office chairs, Futons, Other large household goods. This is the typical list; confirm on the council page before booking.
What won't Dumfries and Galloway take?
Building or DIY waste (rubble, bricks, tiles), Bathroom suites and kitchen units, 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 Dumfries and Galloway?
Not available; the council cannot help carry large items from your home to the collection point 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
East Ayrshire · South Lanarkshire · South Ayrshire · East Renfrewshire · North Lanarkshire · Glasgow City
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against dumfriesandgalloway.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.