Forest of Dean bulky waste collection
£37 for 1 to 3 items, £63 for 4 to 6 items. Everything Forest of Dean will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Forest of Dean 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 Forest of Dean 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 Forest of Dean collect
Will collect
- Furniture (sofas, tables, chairs, beds)
- White goods (fridges, washing machines)
- Large electrical items (TVs, microwaves)
- Outdoor equipment (bikes, lawnmowers)
- Carpets
Will not collect
- Kitchen units and bathroom suites
- Plasterboard and flooring
- Windows and bricks
- Radiators
- Sheds
- DIY waste
- Commercial fridges/freezers
Access rules and limitations
- Collections from 7am only
- Items must be accessible at the kerbside
- Crews cannot help move items from inside the house
- No service on bank holidays
- Upholstered seating may need a two-part collection due to recycling legislation
If you cannot move the items yourself: Call 01594 810000 for accessibility queries or special circumstances
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
£37 for 1 to 3 items, £63 for 4 to 6 items.
- 1 to 3 items: £37
- 4 to 6 items: £63
- No refunds once payment has been taken
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 Forest of Dean
Forest of Dean District Council
Phone: 01594 810000
Official links
Forest of Dean bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Forest of Dean?
£37 for 1 to 3 items, £63 for 4 to 6 items. 1 to 3 items: £37. 4 to 6 items: £63. No refunds once payment has been taken
What bulky items will Forest of Dean collect?
Furniture (sofas, tables, chairs, beds), White goods (fridges, washing machines), Large electrical items (TVs, microwaves), Outdoor equipment (bikes, lawnmowers), Carpets.
What won't Forest of Dean take?
Kitchen units and bathroom suites, Plasterboard and flooring, Windows and bricks, Radiators, Sheds, DIY waste, Commercial fridges/freezers.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Forest of Dean?
Call 01594 810000 for accessibility queries or special circumstances 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
Stroud · Gloucester · South Gloucestershire · Tewkesbury · Cheltenham · City of Bristol
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against fdean.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.