Rotherham bulky waste collection
£16.50 for 1 to 3 items (£10 with Rothercard). Within 10 working days of payment being received. Everything Rotherham will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Rotherham 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 Rotherham 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 Rotherham collect
Will collect
- Furniture
- Electrical appliances
- DIY waste such as bathroom suites
- Window frames
- Doors
Will not collect
- Building and DIY waste such as rubble, bricks and tiles
- Bathroom suites and fitted kitchen units
- Hazardous waste, paint, chemicals and gas bottles
- Car parts and tyres
- Commercial or trade waste
Access rules and limitations
- Collection usually within 10 working days of payment
- Staff will not enter a property under any circumstances
- Items cannot be placed on public spaces, highways or verges
- Items must be out by 7am on collection day, not left out days in advance
- No need to be present during 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
£16.50 for 1 to 3 items (£10 with Rothercard).
- £16.50 for 1-3 items, or £10 with a Rothercard
- £5.30 per item for 4 or more items, or £3.90 with a Rothercard
- Maximum of 9 items per 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 Rotherham
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Official links
Rotherham bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Rotherham?
£16.50 for 1 to 3 items (£10 with Rothercard). £16.50 for 1-3 items, or £10 with a Rothercard. £5.30 per item for 4 or more items, or £3.90 with a Rothercard. Maximum of 9 items per collection
What bulky items will Rotherham collect?
Furniture, Electrical appliances, DIY waste such as bathroom suites, Window frames, Doors.
What won't Rotherham take?
Building and DIY waste such as rubble, bricks and tiles, Bathroom suites and fitted kitchen units, Hazardous waste, paint, chemicals and gas bottles, Car parts and tyres, Commercial or trade waste.
How long is the wait for a collection in Rotherham?
Within 10 working days of payment being received. Slots move with demand, so the booking page shows the real next date.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Rotherham?
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
Doncaster · Sheffield · Barnsley · Wakefield · Leeds · Kirklees
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against rotherham.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.