South Hams bulky waste collection
Everything South Hams 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 Hams 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 Hams 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 Hams 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
- Building or DIY waste (rubble, bricks, tiles)
- Bathroom suites and kitchen units
- Garden waste
- Hazardous waste, paint and chemicals
- Car parts and tyres
- Commercial or trade waste
Charges in detail
South Hams had not published one clear headline price when we last checked; the booking flow prices your exact items. Use the official page below for a live quote.
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 Hams
South Hams District Council
Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, TQ9 5NE
Official links
South Hams bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in South Hams?
South Hams had not published a single clear price when we last checked. Use the official booking page for a live quote, and check our free-routes guide before paying.
What bulky items will South Hams 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 South Hams take?
Building or DIY waste (rubble, bricks, tiles), Bathroom suites and kitchen units, Garden waste, Hazardous waste, paint and chemicals, Car parts and tyres, Commercial or trade waste.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in South Hams?
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
Teignbridge · Plymouth · Torbay · West Devon · Exeter · Mid Devon
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against gov.uk, en.wikipedia.org. 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.