Halton bulky waste collection
£32 for up to 3 items, £8.50 per additional item (max 3 extra). Approximately four week wait. Everything Halton will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Halton 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 Halton 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 Halton collect
Will collect
- Sofas, beds and mattresses
- Carpets, fence panels and laminate flooring
- Kitchen appliances
- Bathroom suites
- Swings and slides (dismantled)
Will not collect
- Glass items such as TVs, tables and mirrors
- Large range cookers
- Petrol-powered tools
- American or commercial fridges
- Electric adjustable beds
- Oil-filled radiators
- Sheds
Access rules and limitations
- Approximately four week wait for scheduling
- Collections between 8am and 4pm
- Widnes collections on Tuesdays, Runcorn on Wednesdays
- Items must be liftable by two workers with no sharp edges
- No collection from inside properties, upper floors or garages without the resident present
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
£32 for up to 3 items, £8.50 per additional item (max 3 extra).
- Up to 3 items: £32
- Each additional item, up to 3 extra: £8.50
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 Halton
Halton Borough Council
Phone: 0303 333 4300
Official links
Halton bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Halton?
£32 for up to 3 items, £8.50 per additional item (max 3 extra). Up to 3 items: £32. Each additional item, up to 3 extra: £8.50
What bulky items will Halton collect?
Sofas, beds and mattresses, Carpets, fence panels and laminate flooring, Kitchen appliances, Bathroom suites, Swings and slides (dismantled).
What won't Halton take?
Glass items such as TVs, tables and mirrors, Large range cookers, Petrol-powered tools, American or commercial fridges, Electric adjustable beds, Oil-filled radiators, Sheds.
How long is the wait for a collection in Halton?
Approximately four week wait. Slots move with demand, so the booking page shows the real next date.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Halton?
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
St. Helens · Knowsley · Cheshire West and Chester · Warrington · Liverpool · Wigan
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against www3.halton.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.