East Dunbartonshire bulky waste collection
£27 for a standard uplift, paid in advance. Aim to collect within 28 working days after payment, currently experiencing delays beyond this. Everything East Dunbartonshire will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the East Dunbartonshire 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 East Dunbartonshire 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 East Dunbartonshire collect
Will collect
- Furniture
- Carpets and rugs
- Clothing bags
- Packaging
- Fitness equipment
- Garden tools and lawnmowers
- White goods
- Scrap metal
- Household electrical items
Will not collect
- Builders' or contractors' waste
- Fixtures and fittings (doors, windows)
- House clearances
- Engine oil, car batteries or car parts
- Liquids, hazardous waste or gas cylinders
- Fencing
- Huts
- Pianos
- Tyres
Access rules and limitations
- Items must be under 4 feet in length
- Cannot dismantle items; must be ready for removal
- Normally within 28 working days of payment, though currently running longer due to demand
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 a standard uplift, paid in advance.
- £27 for a standard uplift
- Larger or non-standard items require a quote after inspection
Free route: Zero Waste Scotland Re-use Tool organisations may collect items free or for a minimal charge; Mavis Valley Recycling Centre takes bulky items free with prior booking
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 East Dunbartonshire
East Dunbartonshire Council
Phone: 0300 123 4510
Official links
East Dunbartonshire bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in East Dunbartonshire?
£27 for a standard uplift, paid in advance. £27 for a standard uplift. Larger or non-standard items require a quote after inspection. Zero Waste Scotland Re-use Tool organisations may collect items free or for a minimal charge; Mavis Valley Recycling Centre takes bulky items free with prior booking
What bulky items will East Dunbartonshire collect?
Furniture, Carpets and rugs, Clothing bags, Packaging, Fitness equipment, Garden tools and lawnmowers, White goods, Scrap metal, Household electrical items.
What won't East Dunbartonshire take?
Builders' or contractors' waste, Fixtures and fittings (doors, windows), House clearances, Engine oil, car batteries or car parts, Liquids, hazardous waste or gas cylinders, Fencing, Huts, Pianos, Tyres.
How long is the wait for a collection in East Dunbartonshire?
Aim to collect within 28 working days after payment, currently experiencing delays beyond this. Slots move with demand, so the booking page shows the real next date.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in East Dunbartonshire?
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
Glasgow City · East Renfrewshire · North Lanarkshire · West Dunbartonshire · Stirling · Renfrewshire
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against eastdunbarton.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.