Southampton bulky waste collection
£23 minimum charge, then £15 to £40 per item depending on size. Everything Southampton will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Southampton 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 Southampton 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 Southampton 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
Access rules and limitations
- Residential properties only, not businesses
- Collections take place between 7am and 3pm
- Crew will not return if items are not out or accessible
- Damaged upholstered furniture must be sealed with tape or plastic before collection
- Large items such as trampolines must be dismantled before collection
- Fridges and freezers must be empty
- Mattresses must have a waterproof cover
- Maximum 10 items per 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
£23 minimum charge, then £15 to £40 per item depending on size.
- Standard items: £15 each
- Large items: £26 each
- Extra large items: £40 each
- Minimum charge per booking: £23
- 25% discount for residents on income support, pension credit, jobseeker's allowance, housing benefit, council tax reduction, employment support allowance or universal credit, with proof
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 Southampton
Southampton City Council
Southampton City Council, Civic Centre, Southampton, SO14 7LY
Phone: 023 8083 3005
Official links
Southampton bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Southampton?
£23 minimum charge, then £15 to £40 per item depending on size. Standard items: £15 each. Large items: £26 each. Extra large items: £40 each. Minimum charge per booking: £23. 25% discount for residents on income support, pension credit, jobseeker's allowance, housing benefit, council tax reduction, employment support allowance or universal credit, with proof
What bulky items will Southampton 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 Southampton 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 Southampton?
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
Eastleigh · Fareham · Winchester · New Forest · Test Valley · Isle of Wight
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against southampton.gov.uk, southampton.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.