East Lindsey bulky waste collection
£37 for up to 4 items. Refuse-round items collected on the next black bin day if ordered by 1pm the working day before; other items within 10 working days. Everything East Lindsey will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 25 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the East Lindsey 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 Lindsey 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 Lindsey 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
Access rules and limitations
- Not a house or garden clearance service, only items too big or heavy for the wheelie bin
- Items collected with the black bin round must be out by 5:30am on collection day, ordered by 1pm the working day before
- Other items are collected by a separate box vehicle within 10 working days of ordering
- Maximum four items per fortnight
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
£37 for up to 4 items.
- £37 to collect up to four items, paid in advance and non-refundable
- Maximum of four items per fortnight
- A three-piece suite counts as three separate items
Free route: Bulky items can be taken free of charge to the local household waste recycling centre, or passed to charitable organisations for reuse
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 Lindsey
Official links
East Lindsey bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in East Lindsey?
£37 for up to 4 items. £37 to collect up to four items, paid in advance and non-refundable. Maximum of four items per fortnight. A three-piece suite counts as three separate items. Bulky items can be taken free of charge to the local household waste recycling centre, or passed to charitable organisations for reuse
Does a sofa or wardrobe count as one item for East Lindsey's bulky waste charge?
Not always, some large items count as more than one. A three-piece suite counts as three separate items. Check the exact count before booking if you're near a free-item limit or paying per item.
What bulky items will East Lindsey 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 East Lindsey's own published item list, so this reflects what's typical elsewhere; the council page has the final word.
What won't East Lindsey 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.
How long is the wait for a collection in East Lindsey?
Refuse-round items collected on the next black bin day if ordered by 1pm the working day before; other items within 10 working days. Slots move with demand, so the booking page shows the real next date.
How do I book a bulky waste collection in East Lindsey?
To book in East Lindsey: online. The official booking page is linked further down this page. Once booked, the typical wait is refuse-round items collected on the next black bin day if ordered by 1pm the working day before; other items within 10 working days.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in East Lindsey?
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
Boston · South Holland · North Kesteven · West Lindsey · City of Lincoln · South Kesteven
Provenance. Checked 25 August 2026 against e-lindsey.gov.uk, e-lindsey.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.