South Gloucestershire bulky waste collection
£41.90 for up to 3 items, £20.95 for eligible benefit recipients. Everything South Gloucestershire will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the South Gloucestershire 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 South Gloucestershire 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 South Gloucestershire collect
Will collect
- Furniture and other large items normally taken when moving house
- Washing machines and other electrical items
- Mattresses
Will not collect
- Fixtures and fittings
- Building waste
- Sheeting used to cover items, or sheds
- Fridges and freezers (currently unavailable due to a national shortage of disposal capacity)
Access rules and limitations
- Maximum of 3 items at the standard rate
- Items must be put outside by 7am on the day of collection
- Soft furnishings must be kept dry
- Items should be kept whole where possible; if dismantled, pieces must be stacked neatly
- Refunds only given if cancelled at least 2 working days before collection
- Cash is not accepted at One Stop Shops
If you cannot move the items yourself: A separate assisted collections service exists for households unable to present bins, boxes and bags for collection due to health or mobility reasons, applied for online or by calling 01454 868000; this was not confirmed to extend to large household item collections
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
£41.90 for up to 3 items, £20.95 for eligible benefit recipients.
- £41.90 for up to 3 items
- £20.95 discounted rate for households receiving Pension Credit, or Universal Credit without employment
- Maximum of 3 items per booking at the standard rate
Free route: Discounted rate of £20.95 for households on Pension Credit or non-employed Universal Credit, and free collection is offered by charities such as the British Heart Foundation, SOFA Project and The Compass Project for items in good condition
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 South Gloucestershire
South Gloucestershire Council
Department for Resources and Business Change, PO Box 1953, Bristol, BS37 0DE
Phone: 01454 868000
Official links
South Gloucestershire bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in South Gloucestershire?
£41.90 for up to 3 items, £20.95 for eligible benefit recipients. £41.90 for up to 3 items. £20.95 discounted rate for households receiving Pension Credit, or Universal Credit without employment. Maximum of 3 items per booking at the standard rate. Discounted rate of £20.95 for households on Pension Credit or non-employed Universal Credit, and free collection is offered by charities such as the British Heart Foundation, SOFA Project and The Compass Project for items in good condition
What bulky items will South Gloucestershire collect?
Furniture and other large items normally taken when moving house, Washing machines and other electrical items, Mattresses.
What won't South Gloucestershire take?
Fixtures and fittings, Building waste, Sheeting used to cover items, or sheds, Fridges and freezers (currently unavailable due to a national shortage of disposal capacity).
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in South Gloucestershire?
A separate assisted collections service exists for households unable to present bins, boxes and bags for collection due to health or mobility reasons, applied for online or by calling 01454 868000; this was not confirmed to extend to large household item collections 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
Bath and North East Somerset · Stroud · Forest of Dean · City of Bristol · North Somerset · Gloucester
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against beta.southglos.gov.uk, beta.southglos.gov.uk, southglos.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.