Flintshire bulky waste collection
£45 for up to 5 items, discounted to £25 for benefit recipients. Aims to collect within 5 working days. Everything Flintshire will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Flintshire 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 Flintshire 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 Flintshire collect
Will collect
- Large items that cannot be transported to a recycling centre, per the council's bulky waste collection items list
Will not collect
- Items containing recyclables
- Non-domestic waste from businesses, charities or the public sector
- Excessively wet items
- Items posing a safety or health risk to staff
Access rules and limitations
- Aim to collect within 5 working days of payment
- Soft or upholstered furnishings must be covered
- Fridge and freezer collections currently delayed
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
£45 for up to 5 items, discounted to £25 for benefit recipients.
- Standard rate: £45 for up to 5 items, £5 per additional item, capped at £70 for 10 items
- Discounted rate for benefit recipients: £25 for up to 5 items, £5 per additional item, capped at £50 for 10 items, maximum 2 collections a year
Free route: Refurbs Flintshire accepts reusable furniture and electrical items for free, and Household Recycling Centres accept many items free of charge
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 Flintshire
Flintshire County Council
Tŷ Dewi Sant, St. Davids Park, Ewloe, Deeside, CH5 3FF
Phone: 01352 701234
Official links
Flintshire bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Flintshire?
£45 for up to 5 items, discounted to £25 for benefit recipients. Standard rate: £45 for up to 5 items, £5 per additional item, capped at £70 for 10 items. Discounted rate for benefit recipients: £25 for up to 5 items, £5 per additional item, capped at £50 for 10 items, maximum 2 collections a year. Refurbs Flintshire accepts reusable furniture and electrical items for free, and Household Recycling Centres accept many items free of charge
What bulky items will Flintshire collect?
Large items that cannot be transported to a recycling centre, per the council's bulky waste collection items list. This is the typical list; confirm on the council page before booking.
What won't Flintshire take?
Items containing recyclables, Non-domestic waste from businesses, charities or the public sector, Excessively wet items, Items posing a safety or health risk to staff.
How long is the wait for a collection in Flintshire?
Aims to collect within 5 working days. Slots move with demand, so the booking page shows the real next date.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Flintshire?
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
Denbighshire · Wrexham · Conwy · Gwynedd · Powys · Isle of Anglesey
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against gov.uk, flintshire.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.