Lichfield bulky waste collection
£20 for the first item, £9 per extra item. Everything Lichfield will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Lichfield 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 Lichfield 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 Lichfield collect
Will collect
- Beds, sofas and furniture up to 190cm, movable by two people
- Dishwashers, fridges, freezers and sofas with metal mechanisms (scrap collection), up to 190cm, movable by one person
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
- Items must be movable by two people for bulky collections, or one person for scrap metal
- Items must be left outside the property before 6am on collection day
- Cannot collect from inside properties
- Payment is non-refundable
- Bookings can be made up to a month in advance
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
£20 for the first item, £9 per extra item.
- £20 for the first item
- £9 for each additional item
- Maximum 4 items per bulky collection, 2 items per scrap metal collection
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 Lichfield
Lichfield District Council
Phone: 01543 308000
Official links
Lichfield bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Lichfield?
£20 for the first item, £9 per extra item. £20 for the first item. £9 for each additional item. Maximum 4 items per bulky collection, 2 items per scrap metal collection
What bulky items will Lichfield collect?
Beds, sofas and furniture up to 190cm, movable by two people, Dishwashers, fridges, freezers and sofas with metal mechanisms (scrap collection), up to 190cm, movable by one person. This is the typical list; confirm on the council page before booking.
What won't Lichfield 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 Lichfield?
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
Tamworth · East Staffordshire · Cannock Chase · Walsall · Birmingham · North Warwickshire
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against lichfielddc.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.