Derbyshire Dales bulky waste collection
£48.80 for 1 to 3 bulky items. Everything Derbyshire Dales will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Derbyshire Dales 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 Derbyshire Dales 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.
Get your WasteSpeed dateWhat Derbyshire Dales collect
Will collect
- Furniture and large household goods
- Washing machines and dishwashers
- Cookers and microwaves
- Spin driers and tumble driers
- Fridges, freezers and fridge-freezers
- Televisions
- Vacuum cleaners
- Lawn mowers
Will not collect
- Construction materials (soil, concrete, timber, bricks)
- Bathroom fixtures
- Kitchen units
- Water tanks
- Gas cylinders
- Hazardous waste and asbestos
- Vehicle parts
- Waste created by builders, plumbers, decorators, gardeners or other tradespeople
Access rules and limitations
- Domestic residential properties only
- Items must be placed outside by 7am on collection day at the front of the property
- Items cannot be carried up or down steps by the crew
- Fridges and freezers must be emptied of food before collection
- Bookings cannot be amended once payment has been made
- Only the pre-selected items booked will be collected
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.
Charges in detail
£48.80 for 1 to 3 bulky items.
- Bulky items, 1 to 3: £48.80
- Bulky items, 4 to 6: £93.50
- Electrical items, 1 item: £48.80
- Electrical items, 2 to 3 items: £93.50
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 Derbyshire Dales
Derbyshire Dales District Council
Town Hall, Bank Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3NN
Phone: 01629 761100
Official links
Derbyshire Dales bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Derbyshire Dales?
£48.80 for 1 to 3 bulky items. Bulky items, 1 to 3: £48.80. Bulky items, 4 to 6: £93.50. Electrical items, 1 item: £48.80. Electrical items, 2 to 3 items: £93.50
What bulky items will Derbyshire Dales collect?
Furniture and large household goods, Washing machines and dishwashers, Cookers and microwaves, Spin driers and tumble driers, Fridges, freezers and fridge-freezers, Televisions, Vacuum cleaners, Lawn mowers.
What won't Derbyshire Dales take?
Construction materials (soil, concrete, timber, bricks), Bathroom fixtures, Kitchen units, Water tanks, Gas cylinders, Hazardous waste and asbestos, Vehicle parts, Waste created by builders, plumbers, decorators, gardeners or other tradespeople.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Derbyshire Dales?
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
Amber Valley · North East Derbyshire · High Peak · Derby · Chesterfield · South Derbyshire
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against derbyshiredales.gov.uk, gov.uk, derbyshiredales.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.