West Northamptonshire bulky waste collection
£20 for 1 item, £35 for 2 to 3 items, £55 for 4 to 6 items. Everything West Northamptonshire will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the West Northamptonshire 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 West Northamptonshire 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 West Northamptonshire collect
Will collect
- Sofas and mattresses
- Washing machines and fridges
- Bicycles
- Lawnmowers (non-petrol only)
- Furniture and appliances
- Garden equipment
Will not collect
- Asbestos
- Bathroom fixtures
- Boilers
- Petrol-powered equipment
- Mirrors
- Sheds
- Windows
Access rules and limitations
- Items must be placed near the kerbside by 6:30am on collection day
- Upholstered items require legal fire labels and may be collected separately
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
£20 for 1 item, £35 for 2 to 3 items, £55 for 4 to 6 items.
- 1 item: £20
- 2 to 3 items: £35
- 4 to 6 items: £55
- Composite items such as a 3-piece suite may count as multiple items
- Payment is non-refundable
Free route: Charities including Spencer Contact, Daventry Contact, British Heart Foundation and the Salvation Army offer free collection of reusable furniture in good condition.
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 West Northamptonshire
West Northamptonshire Council
One Angel Square, 4 Angel Street, Northampton, NN1 1ED
Phone: 0300 126 7000
Official links
West Northamptonshire bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in West Northamptonshire?
£20 for 1 item, £35 for 2 to 3 items, £55 for 4 to 6 items. 1 item: £20. 2 to 3 items: £35. 4 to 6 items: £55. Composite items such as a 3-piece suite may count as multiple items. Payment is non-refundable. Charities including Spencer Contact, Daventry Contact, British Heart Foundation and the Salvation Army offer free collection of reusable furniture in good condition.
What bulky items will West Northamptonshire collect?
Sofas and mattresses, Washing machines and fridges, Bicycles, Lawnmowers (non-petrol only), Furniture and appliances, Garden equipment.
What won't West Northamptonshire take?
Asbestos, Bathroom fixtures, Boilers, Petrol-powered equipment, Mirrors, Sheds, Windows.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in West Northamptonshire?
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
Harborough · Oadby and Wigston · Blaby · Leicester · North Northamptonshire · Charnwood
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against westnorthants.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.