Brighton and Hove bulky waste collection
£25 for 1 item, rising to £120 for 6 items, with extra charges for some specific item types. Currently booking 3 to 4 weeks ahead due to high demand. Everything Brighton and Hove will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Brighton and Hove 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 Brighton and Hove 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 Brighton and Hove collect
Will collect
- Bed bases and mattresses
- Chests of drawers, armchairs and recliners
- Sofas and sofa beds
- Tables, chairs and wardrobes
- TVs and computer monitors
- Vacuum cleaners
- Cookers, dryers, washing machines, dishwashers, microwaves, fridges and freezers
- Doors
- Up to 5 black sacks of bagged waste
Will not collect
- Building/construction waste
- Items left on the road or pavement (this counts as fly-tipping, fine up to £400)
Access rules and limitations
- Items must be easily accessible when the crew arrives: on a driveway or in a garden, or just inside the front door if there is no outside space
- Booking is by phone only, 9:30am to 1:30pm, Monday to Friday
- Items must match the description given when booking or collection may be refused
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
£25 for 1 item, rising to £120 for 6 items, with extra charges for some specific item types.
- 1 item: £25
- 2 items: £45
- 3 items: £65
- 4 items: £85
- 5 items: £105
- 6 items: £120
- White goods: £47 per item
- Sofas/sofa beds: £45 per item
- Armchairs: £35 per item
- Standard rate was cut from £60 to £25 per item from 1 April 2026 to reduce fly-tipping
Free route: The council's free ZeroNet app offers free collection of electrical items as an alternative route.
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 Brighton and Hove
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Brighton and Hove bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Brighton and Hove?
£25 for 1 item, rising to £120 for 6 items, with extra charges for some specific item types. 1 item: £25. 2 items: £45. 3 items: £65. 4 items: £85. 5 items: £105. 6 items: £120. White goods: £47 per item. Sofas/sofa beds: £45 per item. Armchairs: £35 per item. Standard rate was cut from £60 to £25 per item from 1 April 2026 to reduce fly-tipping. The council's free ZeroNet app offers free collection of electrical items as an alternative route.
What bulky items will Brighton and Hove collect?
Bed bases and mattresses, Chests of drawers, armchairs and recliners, Sofas and sofa beds, Tables, chairs and wardrobes, TVs and computer monitors, Vacuum cleaners, Cookers, dryers, washing machines, dishwashers, microwaves, fridges and freezers, Doors, Up to 5 black sacks of bagged waste.
What won't Brighton and Hove take?
Building/construction waste, Items left on the road or pavement (this counts as fly-tipping, fine up to £400).
How long is the wait for a collection in Brighton and Hove?
Currently booking 3 to 4 weeks ahead due to high demand. Slots move with demand, so the booking page shows the real next date.
How do I book a bulky waste collection in Brighton and Hove?
To book in Brighton and Hove: phone. The official booking page is linked further down this page. Once booked, the typical wait is currently booking 3 to 4 weeks ahead due to high demand.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Brighton and Hove?
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.
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Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against brighton-hove.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.