Gateshead bulky waste collection
Everything Gateshead will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Gateshead 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 Gateshead 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 Gateshead collect
Will collect
- Sofas and armchairs
- Mattresses and bed frames
- Wardrobes and large furniture
- Fridges and freezers
- Washing machines and other white goods
- Carpets and rugs
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
Charges in detail
Gateshead had not published one clear headline price when we last checked; the booking flow prices your exact items. Use the official page below for a live quote.
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 Gateshead
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council
Official links
Gateshead bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Gateshead?
Gateshead had not published a single clear price when we last checked. Use the official booking page for a live quote, and check our free-routes guide before paying.
What bulky items will Gateshead collect?
Sofas and armchairs, Mattresses and bed frames, Wardrobes and large furniture, Fridges and freezers, Washing machines and other white goods, Carpets and rugs. This is the typical list; confirm on the council page before booking.
What won't Gateshead 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 Gateshead?
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
Newcastle upon Tyne · North Tyneside · Sunderland · South Tyneside · County Durham · Darlington
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council website. 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.