City of Lincoln bulky waste collection
Points-based charge, from £35.50 for up to 6 points, plus £4.65 per extra point. Usually sooner, but can take up to 4 weeks. Everything City of Lincoln will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the City of Lincoln 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 City of Lincoln 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 City of Lincoln 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
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
- Full house clearances
Access rules and limitations
- Only items on the council's approved list can be booked
- Maximum 6 points per free assisted collection
- One free assisted collection request allowed every 3 months
- Electrical (WEEE) and upholstered (POPs) items are collected on a separate vehicle visit
- No house clearance collections
- Items must be presented kerbside, or at the property edge for the paid service by 7am
If you cannot move the items yourself: Free assisted collection on Wednesdays at 6:30am for residents on means-tested benefits, state pension, registered disabled, pregnant residents, or those with a temporary disability, where there is no able-bodied person in the household. Apply by emailing proof (award letter or similar) to [email protected], or book by calling 01522 873423
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
Points-based charge, from £35.50 for up to 6 points, plus £4.65 per extra point.
- Minimum charge £35.50 covers up to 6 points
- £4.65 for each extra point above 6
- Paid collections run on Saturdays
- Free assisted collections run on Wednesdays at 6:30am for eligible residents
Free route: Free assisted collection on Wednesdays for residents on means-tested benefits, state pension, registered disabled, pregnant with no able-bodied person in the household, or with a temporary disability, limited to one request every 3 months and a maximum of 6 points
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 City of Lincoln
Official links
City of Lincoln bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in City of Lincoln?
Points-based charge, from £35.50 for up to 6 points, plus £4.65 per extra point. Minimum charge £35.50 covers up to 6 points. £4.65 for each extra point above 6. Paid collections run on Saturdays. Free assisted collections run on Wednesdays at 6:30am for eligible residents. Free assisted collection on Wednesdays for residents on means-tested benefits, state pension, registered disabled, pregnant with no able-bodied person in the household, or with a temporary disability, limited to one request every 3 months and a maximum of 6 points
What bulky items will City of Lincoln collect?
Sofas and armchairs, Mattresses and bed frames, Wardrobes and large furniture, Fridges and freezers, Washing machines and other white goods, Carpets and rugs. We could not confirm City of Lincoln's own published item list, so this reflects what's typical elsewhere; the council page has the final word.
What won't City of Lincoln 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, Full house clearances.
How long is the wait for a collection in City of Lincoln?
Usually sooner, but can take up to 4 weeks. Slots move with demand, so the booking page shows the real next date.
How do I book a bulky waste collection in City of Lincoln?
To book in City of Lincoln: online or phone. The official booking page is linked further down this page. Once booked, the typical wait is usually sooner, but can take up to 4 weeks.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in City of Lincoln?
Free assisted collection on Wednesdays at 6:30am for residents on means-tested benefits, state pension, registered disabled, pregnant residents, or those with a temporary disability, where there is no able-bodied person in the household. Apply by emailing proof (award letter or similar) to [email protected], or book by calling 01522 873423 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
North Kesteven · West Lindsey · South Kesteven · Newark and Sherwood · Bassetlaw · Melton
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against lincoln.gov.uk, gov.uk, lincoln.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.