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Gedling bulky waste collection

£26 for a single item, £13 each for 2 to 3 items, £8 each for 4 to 9 items (from 1 April 2026). Everything Gedling will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.

Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site

£26
From, per booking
£26 for a single item, £13 each for 2 to 3 items, £8 each for 4 to 9 items (from 1 April 2026)
Varies
Typical wait
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Gedling Borough Council

Faster than the Gedling 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 Gedling 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 date

What Gedling collect

Will collect

  • Fridges, freezers, TVs, washing machines, microwaves and cookers
  • Sofas and armchairs
  • Cabinets
  • Bikes
  • Bed frames

Will not collect

  • Electric recliner chairs
  • Soiled mattresses or sofa beds
  • Mattresses

Access rules and limitations

  • Only the items booked will be collected
  • Soft furnishings must be kept dry and covered
  • Fridges must be defrosted and emptied, microwave glass plates removed before collection
  • Items must be at the front of the property, in a visible spot, by 6am on collection day
  • New bookings for cooling appliances were unavailable for around 4 weeks from 10 August 2026

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

£26 for a single item, £13 each for 2 to 3 items, £8 each for 4 to 9 items (from 1 April 2026).

  • Single item: £26
  • 2 to 3 items: £13 each
  • 4 to 9 items: £8 each

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 Gedling

Gedling Borough Council

Civic Centre, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 6LU

Gedling bulky waste FAQ

How much does bulky waste collection cost in Gedling?

£26 for a single item, £13 each for 2 to 3 items, £8 each for 4 to 9 items (from 1 April 2026). Single item: £26. 2 to 3 items: £13 each. 4 to 9 items: £8 each

What bulky items will Gedling collect?

Fridges, freezers, TVs, washing machines, microwaves and cookers, Sofas and armchairs, Cabinets, Bikes, Bed frames.

What won't Gedling take?

Electric recliner chairs, Soiled mattresses or sofa beds, Mattresses.

What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Gedling?

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

Nottingham · Rushcliffe · Broxtowe · Mansfield · Ashfield · Newark and Sherwood

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Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against gedling.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.