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Shropshire bulky waste collection

£52.50 for 1 to 3 items, rising to £150 for 13 to 15 items. Usually within 10 working days. Everything Shropshire will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.

Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site

£52.50
From, per booking
£52.50 for 1 to 3 items, rising to £150 for 13 to 15 items
within 10 working days
Typical wait
At last check
Book by phone
How to book
Partner-run
Service by
Veolia (waste contractor); collections are carried out by SHOFUR (Network of Shropshire Furniture Schemes), a local reuse charity that trains people who are disadvantaged in the labour market

Faster than the Shropshire 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 Shropshire 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 date

What Shropshire collect

Will collect

  • Bulky household furniture and white goods that two people can safely lift

Will not collect

  • Business or trade waste
  • Garden waste
  • Clinical or hazardous waste
  • Construction and demolition waste, soil and rubble
  • Fixtures and fittings
  • Pianos, safes, garden sheds and storage heaters

Access rules and limitations

  • The team cannot collect from inside a property or from outbuildings such as garages
  • Items must be safely liftable by two people
  • Items should be kept dry until 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

£52.50 for 1 to 3 items, rising to £150 for 13 to 15 items.

  • £52.50 for 1 to 3 items
  • £77.50 for 4 to 6 items
  • £103.50 for 7 to 9 items
  • £124 for 10 to 12 items
  • £150 for 13 to 15 items
  • £79.50 for 1 to 10 sacks of residual waste

Free route: Household recycling centres accept bulky items free of charge with a trailer or van permit, and reuse networks such as Freegle and Freecycle offer a free alternative

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 Shropshire

Shropshire Council

Phone: 0345 678 9007

Shropshire bulky waste FAQ

How much does bulky waste collection cost in Shropshire?

£52.50 for 1 to 3 items, rising to £150 for 13 to 15 items. £52.50 for 1 to 3 items. £77.50 for 4 to 6 items. £103.50 for 7 to 9 items. £124 for 10 to 12 items. £150 for 13 to 15 items. £79.50 for 1 to 10 sacks of residual waste. Household recycling centres accept bulky items free of charge with a trailer or van permit, and reuse networks such as Freegle and Freecycle offer a free alternative

What bulky items will Shropshire collect?

Bulky household furniture and white goods that two people can safely lift.

What won't Shropshire take?

Business or trade waste, Garden waste, Clinical or hazardous waste, Construction and demolition waste, soil and rubble, Fixtures and fittings, Pianos, safes, garden sheds and storage heaters.

How long is the wait for a collection in Shropshire?

Usually within 10 working days. Slots move with demand, so the booking page shows the real next date.

What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Shropshire?

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

Telford and Wrekin · Wyre Forest · Herefordshire · Newcastle-under-Lyme · South Staffordshire · Malvern Hills

All councils in West Midlands →

Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against next.shropshire.gov.uk, shropshire.veolia.co.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.