Salford bulky waste collection
From £52.50 for up to 4 items. Aim to remove items within 7 to 14 days of the request; collections usually take place on a Saturday. Everything Salford will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Salford 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 Salford 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 Salford collect
Will collect
- General bulky household furniture and appliances
- Upholstered sofas and chairs (collected separately)
Will not collect
- Bricks, rubble and concrete
- Chemicals, paint and asbestos
- Sheds and greenhouses
Access rules and limitations
- Upholstered items are collected in a separate dedicated vehicle due to disposal regulations
- Items must be placed outside the property in an accessible location
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
From £52.50 for up to 4 items.
- Minimum cost £52.50 for up to 4 items
- Additional charges apply for extra 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 Salford
Salford City Council
Salford Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton, Salford, M27 5AW
Phone: 0161 793 2500
Official links
Salford bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Salford?
From £52.50 for up to 4 items. Minimum cost £52.50 for up to 4 items. Additional charges apply for extra items
What bulky items will Salford collect?
General bulky household furniture and appliances, Upholstered sofas and chairs (collected separately).
What won't Salford take?
Bricks, rubble and concrete, Chemicals, paint and asbestos, Sheds and greenhouses.
How long is the wait for a collection in Salford?
Aim to remove items within 7 to 14 days of the request; collections usually take place on a Saturday. Slots move with demand, so the booking page shows the real next date.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Salford?
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
Trafford · Bury · Bolton · Manchester · Warrington · Wigan
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against salford.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.