North Ayrshire bulky waste collection
£30.63 for up to 5 items, plus £6.12 per extra item. Everything North Ayrshire will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the North Ayrshire 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 North Ayrshire 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 North Ayrshire collect
Will collect
- Bed frames
- Mattresses
- Electrical goods and white goods (fridges, freezers)
- Garden tools and lawnmowers
- Toys
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 at the kerbside before 7am on collection day
- Crews are not required to enter homes and will not return for missed items
- Damaged upholstered items must be covered to prevent fibre release
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
£30.63 for up to 5 items, plus £6.12 per extra item.
- £30.63 for up to 5 non-upholstered items, plus £6.12 per additional item
- £30.63 for up to 5 upholstered items, plus £6.12 per additional item
- Separate bookings needed for upholstered and non-upholstered items
Free route: Cunninghame Furniture Recycling Company may collect household furniture in good condition free of charge, subject to conditions
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 North Ayrshire
North Ayrshire Council
Phone: 01294 310000
Official links
North Ayrshire bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in North Ayrshire?
£30.63 for up to 5 items, plus £6.12 per extra item. £30.63 for up to 5 non-upholstered items, plus £6.12 per additional item. £30.63 for up to 5 upholstered items, plus £6.12 per additional item. Separate bookings needed for upholstered and non-upholstered items. Cunninghame Furniture Recycling Company may collect household furniture in good condition free of charge, subject to conditions
What bulky items will North Ayrshire collect?
Bed frames, Mattresses, Electrical goods and white goods (fridges, freezers), Garden tools and lawnmowers, Toys. This is the typical list; confirm on the council page before booking.
What won't North Ayrshire 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 North Ayrshire?
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
Inverclyde · Renfrewshire · South Ayrshire · West Dunbartonshire · East Renfrewshire · East Ayrshire
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against north-ayrshire.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.