Bradford bulky waste collection
£50 for up to 3 bulky items. Everything Bradford will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 8 September 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Bradford 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 Bradford 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 Bradford collect
Will collect
- Beds, mattresses, wardrobes, dining tables
- Bicycles, bookcases, filing cabinets
- Garden furniture and garden waste
- Upholstered chairs and sofas (collected separately)
Will not collect
- Asbestos, hazardous materials, chemicals
- Bathroom and kitchen units
- Builders' or DIY waste, rubble, soil
- Loose waste, or bags or boxes of waste
- Mirrors, radiators, windows, doors
Access rules and limitations
- Limit of 3 items per collection
- Collections now run Saturday and Sunday only, 6.30am to 4pm
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
£50 for up to 3 bulky items.
- Up to 3 bulky items collected for £50
- Limit of 3 items per collection
- Payment must be completed before collection, and you need to register to use the online system
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 Bradford
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
City Hall, Centenary Square, Bradford, BD1 1HY
Phone: 01274 431000
Official links
Bradford bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Bradford?
£50 for up to 3 bulky items. Up to 3 bulky items collected for £50. Limit of 3 items per collection. Payment must be completed before collection, and you need to register to use the online system
What bulky items will Bradford collect?
Beds, mattresses, wardrobes, dining tables, Bicycles, bookcases, filing cabinets, Garden furniture and garden waste, Upholstered chairs and sofas (collected separately).
What won't Bradford take?
Asbestos, hazardous materials, chemicals, Bathroom and kitchen units, Builders' or DIY waste, rubble, soil, Loose waste, or bags or boxes of waste, Mirrors, radiators, windows, doors.
How do I book a bulky waste collection in Bradford?
To book in Bradford: online. The official booking page is linked further down this page.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Bradford?
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
Calderdale · Kirklees · Leeds · Barnsley · Wakefield · Sheffield
Provenance. Checked 8 September 2026 against bradford.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.