Torfaen bulky waste collection
£29 for up to 3 large items or 6 medium items. Everything Torfaen will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Torfaen 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 Torfaen 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 Torfaen collect
Will collect
- White goods (freezers, cookers, washing machines)
- Furniture (beds, wardrobes, dining suites)
- Carpets
- Garden furniture and lawnmowers
- Bicycles
- Computers
- Prams and children's scooters
Will not collect
- Windows
- Asbestos
- External doors
- Bathroom suites
- Boilers
- Sheds
- Fencing
- Pianos
- Car components
- Builders rubble
- Kitchen or bathroom tiles
Access rules and limitations
- Maximum 8 items per visit
- Items must be outside in plain view before 7.30am on collection day
- Heavy items must be dismantled beforehand
- Crews do not collect from inside properties
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
£29 for up to 3 large items or 6 medium items.
- £29 for up to 3 large items, 6 medium items, or a hybrid combination
- £7 per extra large item
- £3.50 per extra medium item
- Charges are non-refundable
Free route: In some cases old furniture in good condition can be removed for free by Circulate Furniture Recycling (01495 793187), or taken to the Household Recycling Centre in Pontypool
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 Torfaen
Official links
Torfaen bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Torfaen?
£29 for up to 3 large items or 6 medium items. £29 for up to 3 large items, 6 medium items, or a hybrid combination. £7 per extra large item. £3.50 per extra medium item. Charges are non-refundable. In some cases old furniture in good condition can be removed for free by Circulate Furniture Recycling (01495 793187), or taken to the Household Recycling Centre in Pontypool
What bulky items will Torfaen collect?
White goods (freezers, cookers, washing machines), Furniture (beds, wardrobes, dining suites), Carpets, Garden furniture and lawnmowers, Bicycles, Computers, Prams and children's scooters.
What won't Torfaen take?
Windows, Asbestos, External doors, Bathroom suites, Boilers, Sheds, Fencing, Pianos, Car components, Builders rubble, Kitchen or bathroom tiles.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Torfaen?
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
Newport · Blaenau Gwent · Caerphilly · Monmouthshire · Cardiff · Merthyr Tydfil
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against gov.uk, torfaen.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.