East Suffolk bulky waste collection
£55 for up to 3 items, £20 per extra item. Average collection time is about 5 working days. Everything East Suffolk 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 Suffolk 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 Suffolk 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 East Suffolk collect
Will collect
- Furniture such as sofas, beds, cabinets and wardrobes
- Appliances such as washing machines, dishwashers, tumble dryers, fridges, freezers, cookers and microwaves
- Televisions
- Bicycles
- Electric lawn mowers
- Barbecues
- Metal radiators
- Water butts
- Rolled and tied carpet
Will not collect
- Construction or building waste
- Loose garden waste
- Hazardous materials
- Ride-on or petrol-powered lawnmowers
- Items with glass or mirrors
- Heavy items such as gym equipment and ladders, though these can be quoted for separately
Access rules and limitations
- Items must be outside by 6am on collection day at the property boundary, without blocking the pavement
- Flat residents should leave items outside the bin store
- Items must be liftable by two people
- Only items that were booked in will be collected
- Upholstered seating collections may need two separate visits because of POPs regulations
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
£55 for up to 3 items, £20 per extra item.
- Up to 3 items: £55.00
- Each additional item (4 or more): £20.00
Free route: Some items collected may be passed on as donations to The Benjamin Foundation
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 Suffolk
Official links
East Suffolk bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in East Suffolk?
£55 for up to 3 items, £20 per extra item. Up to 3 items: £55.00. Each additional item (4 or more): £20.00. Some items collected may be passed on as donations to The Benjamin Foundation
What bulky items will East Suffolk collect?
Furniture such as sofas, beds, cabinets and wardrobes, Appliances such as washing machines, dishwashers, tumble dryers, fridges, freezers, cookers and microwaves, Televisions, Bicycles, Electric lawn mowers, Barbecues, Metal radiators, Water butts, Rolled and tied carpet.
What won't East Suffolk take?
Construction or building waste, Loose garden waste, Hazardous materials, Ride-on or petrol-powered lawnmowers, Items with glass or mirrors, Heavy items such as gym equipment and ladders, though these can be quoted for separately.
How long is the wait for a collection in East Suffolk?
Average collection time is about 5 working days. Slots move with demand, so the booking page shows the real next date.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in East Suffolk?
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
South Norfolk · Ipswich · Mid Suffolk · Norwich · Great Yarmouth · Broadland
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against eastsuffolk.gov.uk, eastsuffolk.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.