Swindon bulky waste collection
£44 for up to 3 items. Everything Swindon will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Swindon 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 Swindon 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 Swindon collect
Will collect
- Beds, wardrobes, desks, tables and bookcases
- Washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers and microwaves
- One mattress or upholstered seating item per collection
- BBQs, bikes and garden furniture
- Trampolines (dismantled) and kayaks
Will not collect
- DIY or building waste (plasterboard, tiles, kitchen units, bathroom suites)
- Hazardous materials (asbestos, gas cylinders, fire extinguishers)
- Garden structures (sheds, greenhouses, fencing)
- Pianos
- General rubbish or refuse sacks
- Car parts
- Commercial or business waste
Access rules and limitations
- No house or garden clearances
- Collection from front of property only, near the highway
- Items must be clearly visible and accessible
- Non-refundable fees, though dates/items can be amended
- Nothing collected from inside garages, sheds or back gardens
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
£44 for up to 3 items.
- £44.00 standard rate for up to 3 items
- £34.50 concession rate for residents on 80% Council Tax Support
- Up to 3 separate collection requests allowed, maximum £132 total and 5 items per booking
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 Swindon
Swindon Borough Council
Official links
Swindon bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Swindon?
£44 for up to 3 items. £44.00 standard rate for up to 3 items. £34.50 concession rate for residents on 80% Council Tax Support. Up to 3 separate collection requests allowed, maximum £132 total and 5 items per booking
What bulky items will Swindon collect?
Beds, wardrobes, desks, tables and bookcases, Washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers and microwaves, One mattress or upholstered seating item per collection, BBQs, bikes and garden furniture, Trampolines (dismantled) and kayaks.
What won't Swindon take?
DIY or building waste (plasterboard, tiles, kitchen units, bathroom suites), Hazardous materials (asbestos, gas cylinders, fire extinguishers), Garden structures (sheds, greenhouses, fencing), Pianos, General rubbish or refuse sacks, Car parts, Commercial or business waste.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Swindon?
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
Cotswold · Wiltshire · Cheltenham · Tewkesbury · Gloucester · Stroud
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against swindon.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.