Braintree bulky waste collection
£20 for 1 item, £30 for 2-3 items, £55 for 4-6 items, £80 for 7-9 items (prices from 1 April 2026). Everything Braintree will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Braintree 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 Braintree 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 Braintree 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
- Garden equipment
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
- Once a booking is confirmed it cannot be amended without cancelling and rebooking, which may incur extra fees
- Collections run by area on weekdays only
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
£20 for 1 item, £30 for 2-3 items, £55 for 4-6 items, £80 for 7-9 items (prices from 1 April 2026).
- 1 item: £20.00
- 2 to 3 items: £30.00
- 4 to 6 items: £55.00
- 7 to 9 items: £80.00
- Prices include VAT and were reduced from 1 April 2026
- Payment is required at the time of booking
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 Braintree
Braintree District Council
Causeway House, Bocking End, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9HB
Phone: 01376 552525
Official links
Braintree bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Braintree?
£20 for 1 item, £30 for 2-3 items, £55 for 4-6 items, £80 for 7-9 items (prices from 1 April 2026). 1 item: £20.00. 2 to 3 items: £30.00. 4 to 6 items: £55.00. 7 to 9 items: £80.00. Prices include VAT and were reduced from 1 April 2026. Payment is required at the time of booking
What bulky items will Braintree collect?
Sofas and armchairs, Mattresses and bed frames, Wardrobes and large furniture, Fridges and freezers, Washing machines and other white goods, Carpets and rugs, Garden equipment. Braintree has not published a list we could verify, so treat this as the usual range and confirm on the official page before booking.
What won't Braintree 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 Braintree?
To book in Braintree: online. The official booking page is linked further down this page.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Braintree?
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
Chelmsford · Colchester · Maldon · Uttlesford · West Suffolk · Babergh
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against braintree.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.