East Ayrshire bulky waste collection
£40.99 for 1 to 7 items. Up to three weeks due to high demand. Everything East Ayrshire will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the East Ayrshire 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 East Ayrshire 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 East Ayrshire collect
Will collect
- Furniture
- Carpets
- Mattresses
- Electrical items
- White goods (cookers, fridges, freezers, washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers)
Will not collect
- Windows and doors
- Garden sheds
- Bricks, slabs or builders' rubble
- Asbestos
- Fridges or freezers containing food waste
Access rules and limitations
- Payments are non-refundable
- Requests may take up to three weeks due to demand
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
£40.99 for 1 to 7 items.
- £40.99 for 1 to 7 items
- £5.82 per extra item for items 8 to 15
- Upholstered items (POPs) range from £5.15 to £61.80 depending on item
- Kitchen or bathroom uplift: £111.24
- 50% discount for residents on Council Tax or Housing Benefit
Free route: 50% discount for Council Tax or Housing Benefit recipients; items taken directly to recycling centres are accepted free of charge
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 East Ayrshire
East Ayrshire Council
Phone: 01563 554400
Official links
East Ayrshire bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in East Ayrshire?
£40.99 for 1 to 7 items. £40.99 for 1 to 7 items. £5.82 per extra item for items 8 to 15. Upholstered items (POPs) range from £5.15 to £61.80 depending on item. Kitchen or bathroom uplift: £111.24. 50% discount for residents on Council Tax or Housing Benefit. 50% discount for Council Tax or Housing Benefit recipients; items taken directly to recycling centres are accepted free of charge
What bulky items will East Ayrshire collect?
Furniture, Carpets, Mattresses, Electrical items, White goods (cookers, fridges, freezers, washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers).
What won't East Ayrshire take?
Windows and doors, Garden sheds, Bricks, slabs or builders' rubble, Asbestos, Fridges or freezers containing food waste.
How long is the wait for a collection in East Ayrshire?
Up to three weeks 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 East Ayrshire?
To book in East Ayrshire: online form or phone the Cleaner Communities team. The official booking page is linked further down this page. Once booked, the typical wait is up to three weeks due to high demand.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in East Ayrshire?
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
East Renfrewshire · Glasgow City · Renfrewshire · South Ayrshire · East Dunbartonshire · South Lanarkshire
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against east-ayrshire.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.