Preston bulky waste collection
£23.50 for up to 3 items (£16.50 concession). Everything Preston will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Preston 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 Preston 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 Preston collect
Will collect
- Beds and mattresses
- Settees
- Fridge freezers
- Carpets
- Armchairs
- Barbecues
- Baths
- Bicycles
- Computers
- Cookers
- Dressers
Will not collect
- Asbestos
- Gas cylinders
- Clinical waste
- Broken glass window panels
- Rubble
Access rules and limitations
- Only available to Preston households
- Maximum of 6 items per collection
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
£23.50 for up to 3 items (£16.50 concession).
- £23.50 standard charge for up to 3 items
- £16.50 for residents on housing benefit or council tax support
- £8.00 per extra item above 3, up to a maximum of 6 items
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 Preston
Preston City Council
Official links
Preston bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Preston?
£23.50 for up to 3 items (£16.50 concession). £23.50 standard charge for up to 3 items. £16.50 for residents on housing benefit or council tax support. £8.00 per extra item above 3, up to a maximum of 6 items
What bulky items will Preston collect?
Beds and mattresses, Settees, Fridge freezers, Carpets, Armchairs, Barbecues, Baths, Bicycles, Computers, Cookers, Dressers.
What won't Preston take?
Asbestos, Gas cylinders, Clinical waste, Broken glass window panels, Rubble.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Preston?
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
South Ribble · Chorley · Wyre · Fylde · Lancaster · Blackburn with Darwen
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against preston.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.