Leeds bulky waste collection
One free collection per household per financial year, then chargeable. Everything Leeds will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Leeds 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 Leeds 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 Leeds collect
Will collect
- Furniture
- TVs
- Fridges
- Beds and mattresses
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
Access rules and limitations
- High demand may mean no booking slots are available at times
- Items must be left in the exact location specified during booking
- If collection isn't completed on the appointment date, leave items out for another 48 hours
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
One free collection per household per financial year, then chargeable.
- One free bulky waste collection per household per financial year
- Up to 4 free collections a year for households receiving council tax support
- Additional collections beyond the free allowance are chargeable
Free route: One free collection per household per financial year, up to 4 for council tax support recipients
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 Leeds
Leeds City Council
Phone: 0113 222 4444
Official links
Leeds bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Leeds?
One free collection per household per financial year, then chargeable. One free bulky waste collection per household per financial year. Up to 4 free collections a year for households receiving council tax support. Additional collections beyond the free allowance are chargeable. One free collection per household per financial year, up to 4 for council tax support recipients
What bulky items will Leeds collect?
Furniture, TVs, Fridges, Beds and mattresses. This is the typical list; confirm on the council page before booking.
What won't Leeds 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 Leeds?
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
Wakefield · Barnsley · Kirklees · Bradford · North Yorkshire · Sheffield
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against leeds.gov.uk, leeds.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.