Argyll and Bute bulky waste collection
£90.90 for a 10 minute collection slot. Aim to collect within 20 working days. Everything Argyll and Bute will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Argyll and Bute 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 Argyll and Bute 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 Argyll and Bute collect
Will collect
- Furniture
- White goods
- Textiles
- Other large household items
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
Charges in detail
£90.90 for a 10 minute collection slot.
- £90.90 for a 10 minute collection slot
- Extra time charged at additional cost
Free route: Reuse organisations (Restyle Argyll, Home from Home, Mull and Iona Community Trust) collect items in good condition free of charge; recycling centres also take items at no 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 Argyll and Bute
Argyll and Bute Council
Phone: 01546 605514
Official links
Argyll and Bute bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Argyll and Bute?
£90.90 for a 10 minute collection slot. £90.90 for a 10 minute collection slot. Extra time charged at additional cost. Reuse organisations (Restyle Argyll, Home from Home, Mull and Iona Community Trust) collect items in good condition free of charge; recycling centres also take items at no charge
What bulky items will Argyll and Bute collect?
Furniture, White goods, Textiles, Other large household items. We could not confirm Argyll and Bute's own published item list, so this reflects what's typical elsewhere; the council page has the final word.
What won't Argyll and Bute 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 long is the wait for a collection in Argyll and Bute?
Aim to collect within 20 working days. Slots move with demand, so the booking page shows the real next date.
How do I book a bulky waste collection in Argyll and Bute?
To book in Argyll and Bute: online or phone. The official booking page is linked further down this page. Once booked, the typical wait is aim to collect within 20 working days.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Argyll and Bute?
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
North Ayrshire · Inverclyde · West Dunbartonshire · Renfrewshire · Stirling · South Ayrshire
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against argyll-bute.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.