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Trafford bulky waste collection

£44.10 non-refundable charge for up to 5 items. Everything Trafford will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.

Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site

£44.10
From, per booking
£44.10 non-refundable charge for up to 5 items
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Typical wait
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Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council

Faster than the Trafford 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 Trafford 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.

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What Trafford collect

Typical item lists shown; we are verifying Trafford's own published lists on this week's sweep. Always confirm when booking.

Will collect

  • Mattresses
  • Refrigerators
  • Furniture

Will not collect

  • Building and DIY waste such as rubble, bricks and tiles
  • Bathroom suites and fitted kitchen units
  • Hazardous waste, paint, chemicals and gas bottles
  • Car parts and tyres
  • Commercial or trade waste

Access rules and limitations

  • For domestic premises only
  • Commercial and trade waste requires a separate service

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

£44.10 non-refundable charge for up to 5 items.

  • £44.10 minimum non-refundable charge covers up to 5 items
  • Additional items cost extra (exact per-item rate not published on this page)

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 Trafford

Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council

Booking is done via the council's customer portal (customerportal.trafford.gov.uk) and needs an email address and debit or credit card.

Trafford bulky waste FAQ

How much does bulky waste collection cost in Trafford?

£44.10 non-refundable charge for up to 5 items. £44.10 minimum non-refundable charge covers up to 5 items. Additional items cost extra (exact per-item rate not published on this page)

What bulky items will Trafford collect?

Mattresses, Refrigerators, Furniture. This is the typical list; confirm on the council page before booking.

What won't Trafford take?

Building and DIY waste such as rubble, bricks and tiles, Bathroom suites and fitted kitchen units, Hazardous waste, paint, chemicals and gas bottles, Car parts and tyres, Commercial or trade waste.

What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Trafford?

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.

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Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against trafford.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.