Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole bulky waste collection
£41 for the first item, £11 for each extra item. Everything Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 18 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole collect
Will collect
- Beds and mattresses
- Sofas
- Fridges
- Large household items too big or heavy for standard bins
Will not collect
- Items requiring more than 2 people to carry, or exceeding 3 metres in length
- Hazardous materials (asbestos, chemicals, paint stripper, gas canisters)
- Tyres, trailers, vehicle parts, car batteries and engines
- Commercial appliances, DIY waste, soil, rubble and clinical waste
- Wet, soiled or dirty furniture
- Garden waste and standard household refuse
Access rules and limitations
- Service is for households only, not available for businesses, landlords or commercial premises
- Maximum 10 items per collection; call 01202 123123 for larger volumes
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
£41 for the first item, £11 for each extra item.
- £41 for the first item
- £11 for each additional item
- Example: single bed with mattress £52, three piece suite £63
- Maximum 10 items per collection; call for larger volumes
Free route: Alternatives suggested by the council include selling items, giving them away via Freegle or Freecycle, using a charity collection (British Heart Foundation, Julia's House, Age UK, Sue Ryder), or asking a retailer to remove an old item when delivering a new one.
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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council
BCP Council Civic Centre, Bourne Avenue, Bournemouth, BH2 6DY
Phone: 01202 123123
Official links
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
£41 for the first item, £11 for each extra item. £41 for the first item. £11 for each additional item. Example: single bed with mattress £52, three piece suite £63. Maximum 10 items per collection; call for larger volumes. Alternatives suggested by the council include selling items, giving them away via Freegle or Freecycle, using a charity collection (British Heart Foundation, Julia's House, Age UK, Sue Ryder), or asking a retailer to remove an old item when delivering a new one.
What bulky items will Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole collect?
Beds and mattresses, Sofas, Fridges, Large household items too big or heavy for standard bins.
What won't Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole take?
Items requiring more than 2 people to carry, or exceeding 3 metres in length, Hazardous materials (asbestos, chemicals, paint stripper, gas canisters), Tyres, trailers, vehicle parts, car batteries and engines, Commercial appliances, DIY waste, soil, rubble and clinical waste, Wet, soiled or dirty furniture, Garden waste and standard household refuse.
How do I book a bulky waste collection in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
To book in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: online. The official booking page is linked further down this page.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
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
Dorset Council · Wiltshire · Swindon · Bath and North East Somerset · South Gloucestershire · Stroud
Provenance. Checked 18 August 2026 against bcpcouncil.gov.uk, bcpcouncil.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.