The Scottish Borders bulky waste collection
From £47.50 for upholstered seating, from £48.50 for other items. Everything Scottish Borders will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders collect
Will collect
- Upholstered seating (sofas, chairs)
- Non-upholstered items (washing machines, white goods, bed frames)
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
- Separate bookings required for upholstered and non-upholstered items
- Damaged upholstered seating must be covered to prevent fibre release
- Four-weekly collection cycle, days vary by area
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
From £47.50 for upholstered seating, from £48.50 for other items.
- Upholstered seating: up to 3 items £47.50, up to 4 items £63.00
- Non-upholstered items: up to 4 items £48.50, up to 5 items £60.50
- Prices effective from 26 May 2025
Free route: Items can be taken to Community Recycling Centres free of charge
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 Scottish Borders
Scottish Borders Council
Phone: 0300 100 1800
Official links
Scottish Borders bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Scottish Borders?
From £47.50 for upholstered seating, from £48.50 for other items. Upholstered seating: up to 3 items £47.50, up to 4 items £63.00. Non-upholstered items: up to 4 items £48.50, up to 5 items £60.50. Prices effective from 26 May 2025. Items can be taken to Community Recycling Centres free of charge
What bulky items will Scottish Borders collect?
Upholstered seating (sofas, chairs), Non-upholstered items (washing machines, white goods, bed frames). This is the typical list; confirm on the council page before booking.
What won't Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders?
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
East Lothian · Midlothian · City of Edinburgh · Fife · West Lothian · Dundee City
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against scotborders.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.