Reading bulky waste collection
£60 for 1 to 3 items. Everything Reading will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Reading 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 Reading 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 Reading collect
Will collect
- Sofas and armchairs
- Mattresses and bed frames
- Wardrobes and large furniture
- Fridges and freezers
- Washing machines and other white goods
- Carpets and rugs
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
- Maximum 5 items per booking
- No collection from inside properties, garages, rear gardens or behind locked gates
- Upholstered furniture must be booked separately from non-upholstered items
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 for 1 to 3 items.
- £60 for 1, 2 or 3 items
- £9.50 per additional item
- £55 per fridge or freezer
- £12.30 cancellation fee if cancelled within 3 working days of 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 Reading
Reading Borough Council
Official links
Reading bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Reading?
£60 for 1 to 3 items. £60 for 1, 2 or 3 items. £9.50 per additional item. £55 per fridge or freezer. £12.30 cancellation fee if cancelled within 3 working days of collection
What bulky items will Reading collect?
Sofas and armchairs, Mattresses and bed frames, Wardrobes and large furniture, Fridges and freezers, Washing machines and other white goods, Carpets and rugs. This is the typical list; confirm on the council page before booking.
What won't Reading 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 Reading?
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
Wokingham · Hart · South Oxfordshire · Bracknell Forest · Rushmoor · Basingstoke and Deane
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against reading.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.