Chelmsford bulky waste collection
£31 for the first item, £13.60 for each extra item. Everything Chelmsford will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford collect
Will collect
- Sofas
- Fridge freezers
- Sheds, greenhouses, Agas and trampolines (subject to a price estimate, and must be dismantled first)
Will not collect
- Commercial, school, church or charity waste (these must use the trade waste service)
- General building or DIY waste, hazardous waste, paint and chemicals, tyres (typical UK council exclusions; not explicitly listed on the page checked)
Access rules and limitations
- Items must be left out before 7am on collection day
- Kerbside for houses; bin store area for flats
- Flat residents cannot book online and must call or use the online contact form instead
- Bookings of 8 or more items, or heavy items, must be discussed with the council before booking
- Residents must disconnect appliances from the gas or electricity supply and dismantle items like sheds, greenhouses, Agas and trampolines before collection
If you cannot move the items yourself: A free assisted collections service exists for residents who cannot move their bins, bags and boxes to the property boundary; not confirmed whether this extends to large item bookings specifically.
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
£31 for the first item, £13.60 for each extra item.
- £31 for the first item
- £13.60 for each additional item
- A corner sofa counts as two items
- Fees are non-refundable if you cancel
- Prices stated as valid until 31 December 2026
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 Chelmsford
Chelmsford City Council
Chelmsford City Council, Civic Centre, Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1JE
Phone: 01245 606606
Official links
Chelmsford bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Chelmsford?
£31 for the first item, £13.60 for each extra item. £31 for the first item. £13.60 for each additional item. A corner sofa counts as two items. Fees are non-refundable if you cancel. Prices stated as valid until 31 December 2026
Does a sofa or wardrobe count as one item for Chelmsford's bulky waste charge?
Not always, some large items count as more than one. A corner sofa counts as two items. Check the exact count before booking if you're near a free-item limit or paying per item.
What bulky items will Chelmsford collect?
Sofas, Fridge freezers, Sheds, greenhouses, Agas and trampolines (subject to a price estimate, and must be dismantled first). We could not confirm Chelmsford's own published item list, so this reflects what's typical elsewhere; the council page has the final word.
What won't Chelmsford take?
Commercial, school, church or charity waste (these must use the trade waste service), General building or DIY waste, hazardous waste, paint and chemicals, tyres (typical UK council exclusions; not explicitly listed on the page checked).
How do I book a bulky waste collection in Chelmsford?
To book in Chelmsford: online. The official booking page is linked further down this page.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Chelmsford?
A free assisted collections service exists for residents who cannot move their bins, bags and boxes to the property boundary; not confirmed whether this extends to large item bookings specifically. 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
Basildon · Brentwood · Castle Point · Braintree · Thurrock · Uttlesford
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against chelmsford.gov.uk, chelmsford.gov.uk, chelmsford.gov.uk, 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.