Aberdeen City bulky waste collection
£47 for up to 4 items. Everything Aberdeen City will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 25 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Aberdeen City 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 Aberdeen City 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.
- Exact price shown before you pay
- Full refund until 6pm the evening before
- Any room, any stairs, two-person crew
- Reuse first, landfill last
What Aberdeen City collect
Will collect
- Sofas and armchairs
- Mattresses and bed frames
- Wardrobes and large furniture
- Fridges and freezers
- Washing machines and other white goods
- Carpets and rugs
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
- Maximum 4 items per booking at the standard charge
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.
No lifting at all with WasteSpeed: a two-person crew carry from any room of the house, on your area's route day each week, from £199. Book online →
Charges in detail
£47 for up to 4 items.
- £47 for up to 4 items
- £23.50 for residents receiving housing benefit or council tax benefit
Free route: Council tenants can arrange up to 4 free bulky uplifts per year as part of their tenancy
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 Aberdeen City
Aberdeen City Council
Official links
Aberdeen City bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Aberdeen City?
£47 for up to 4 items. £47 for up to 4 items. £23.50 for residents receiving housing benefit or council tax benefit. Council tenants can arrange up to 4 free bulky uplifts per year as part of their tenancy
What bulky items will Aberdeen City collect?
Sofas and armchairs, Mattresses and bed frames, Wardrobes and large furniture, Fridges and freezers, Washing machines and other white goods, Carpets and rugs. This is the range most councils collect, not a list confirmed from Aberdeen City's own page; check before booking.
What won't Aberdeen City 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.
How do I book a bulky waste collection in Aberdeen City?
To book in Aberdeen City: online. The official booking page is linked further down this page.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Aberdeen City?
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
Aberdeenshire · Angus · Dundee City · Moray · Fife · East Lothian
Provenance. Checked 25 August 2026 against sites.aberdeencity.gov.uk, aberdeencity.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.