Derry City and Strabane bulky waste collection
Free, for up to 6 items per booking. Everything Derry City and Strabane will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 18 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Derry City and Strabane 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 Derry City and Strabane 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 Derry City and Strabane collect
Will collect
- Sofas and armchairs
- Wardrobes and large furniture
- Mattresses and bed frames
- Fridges and freezers
- Washing machines and other white goods
Will not collect
- Waste from home improvement work, such as bathroom suites, kitchens or fireplaces
- Hazardous waste
- Commercial or trade waste
Access rules and limitations
- Maximum 6 items per booking
- Items must be left at the kerbside by 7:30am on the day of the confirmed collection
- Only the items listed in the booking will be collected
If you cannot move the items yourself: The council runs a general assisted collection scheme, arranged through its Control Room (028 7137 4107) with supporting medical evidence, for residents unable to present items at the kerbside due to disability; it was not confirmed whether this extends to bulky waste 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
Free, for up to 6 items per booking.
- No charge for up to 6 items per booking
- Only the items listed at the time of booking will be collected
Free route: Bulky waste collection is provided free of charge for domestic households, up to 6 items per booking.
Before paying for a fridge, sofa or anything reusable, check the free collection routes: charity reuse crews collect good furniture at no cost.
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Derry City and Strabane bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Derry City and Strabane?
Free, for up to 6 items per booking. No charge for up to 6 items per booking. Only the items listed at the time of booking will be collected. Bulky waste collection is provided free of charge for domestic households, up to 6 items per booking.
What bulky items will Derry City and Strabane collect?
Sofas and armchairs, Wardrobes and large furniture, Mattresses and bed frames, Fridges and freezers, Washing machines and other white goods. We could not confirm Derry City and Strabane's own published item list, so this reflects what's typical elsewhere; the council page has the final word.
What won't Derry City and Strabane take?
Waste from home improvement work, such as bathroom suites, kitchens or fireplaces, Hazardous waste, Commercial or trade waste.
How do I book a bulky waste collection in Derry City and Strabane?
To book in Derry City and Strabane: online or phone. The official booking page is linked further down this page.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Derry City and Strabane?
The council runs a general assisted collection scheme, arranged through its Control Room (028 7137 4107) with supporting medical evidence, for residents unable to present items at the kerbside due to disability; it was not confirmed whether this extends to bulky waste 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
Fermanagh and Omagh · Mid Ulster · Causeway Coast and Glens · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon · Antrim and Newtownabbey · Mid and East Antrim
Provenance. Checked 18 August 2026 against recycling.derrystrabane.com, derrystrabane.com. 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.