Rugby bulky waste collection
£40 for up to 3 items, then £5 per extra item. Up to three weeks in some areas due to demand. Everything Rugby will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Rugby 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 Rugby 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 Rugby 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
- Fridge freezers currently unavailable due to a Warwickshire County Council suspension
- Building or DIY waste
Access rules and limitations
- Items must be left at the property boundary, not on the road
- Staff cannot enter homes or garages
- Items must not be put out earlier than the evening before collection
- Only the items listed on the booking will be collected
- 48 hours notice required for cancellations to avoid charges
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
£40 for up to 3 items, then £5 per extra item.
- £40 for up to 3 items
- £5 per additional item up to a maximum of 6 items
- £10 charge to cancel or change a collection date
- Custom quotes for 6+ items or non-household goods
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 Rugby
Rugby Borough Council
Phone: 01788 533332
Official links
Rugby bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Rugby?
£40 for up to 3 items, then £5 per extra item. £40 for up to 3 items. £5 per additional item up to a maximum of 6 items. £10 charge to cancel or change a collection date. Custom quotes for 6+ items or non-household goods
What bulky items will Rugby 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 Rugby take?
Fridge freezers currently unavailable due to a Warwickshire County Council suspension, Building or DIY waste.
How long is the wait for a collection in Rugby?
Up to three weeks in some areas due to demand. Slots move with demand, so the booking page shows the real next date.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Rugby?
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
Nuneaton and Bedworth · Coventry · Warwick · North Warwickshire · Stratford-on-Avon · Solihull
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against rugby.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.