North Hertfordshire bulky waste collection
£60.88 for 1 to 3 items, £16.88 per additional item. Everything North Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire collect
Will collect
- Soft furnishings: sofas, armchairs, headboards, cushioned chairs
- White goods: washing machines, cookers, dishwashers, tumble dryers, microwaves
- Electrical items: TVs, vacuum cleaners, stereos, kettles, IT equipment
- Wardrobes, tables, bed frames, mattresses, bookcases
Will not collect
- Building or DIY waste, rubble, roofing materials
- Bathroom suites
- Garden waste
- Asbestos, chemicals and paint tins
- Vehicle parts and tyres
- Fridges and freezers (temporarily unavailable)
Access rules and limitations
- Soft furnishings and other bulky items cannot be collected together in the same booking
- Items must be ready for collection by 6am, placed outside the property (not in garages or sheds)
If you cannot move the items yourself: Referenced as a separate assisted collections service
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
£60.88 for 1 to 3 items, £16.88 per additional item.
- £60.88 for 1 to 3 items
- £16.88 per additional item
- Same price for soft and non-soft furnishings, but they must be booked and paid for separately
- Six general waste sacks count as one bulky item
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 Hertfordshire
Official links
North Hertfordshire bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in North Hertfordshire?
£60.88 for 1 to 3 items, £16.88 per additional item. £60.88 for 1 to 3 items. £16.88 per additional item. Same price for soft and non-soft furnishings, but they must be booked and paid for separately. Six general waste sacks count as one bulky item
What bulky items will North Hertfordshire collect?
Soft furnishings: sofas, armchairs, headboards, cushioned chairs, White goods: washing machines, cookers, dishwashers, tumble dryers, microwaves, Electrical items: TVs, vacuum cleaners, stereos, kettles, IT equipment, Wardrobes, tables, bed frames, mattresses, bookcases.
What won't North Hertfordshire take?
Building or DIY waste, rubble, roofing materials, Bathroom suites, Garden waste, Asbestos, chemicals and paint tins, Vehicle parts and tyres, Fridges and freezers (temporarily unavailable).
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in North Hertfordshire?
Referenced as a separate assisted collections service 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
Stevenage · Welwyn Hatfield · East Hertfordshire · St Albans · Luton · Central Bedfordshire
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against north-herts.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.