Folkestone and Hythe bulky waste collection
£56.50 for up to 3 items (POPs or non-POPs), £9.60 per additional item. Everything Folkestone and Hythe will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Folkestone and Hythe 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 Folkestone and Hythe 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 Folkestone and Hythe collect
Will collect
- Vacuum cleaners, dishwashers, washing machines and tumble dryers
- Desks, cabinets and fitness equipment
- Pushchairs, carpets and garden furniture
- Cookers, microwaves, TVs and other electricals
- Bicycles, tables and bed bases
- Mattresses
- Bean bags, futons, dining chairs, sofas and sofa beds (POPs items)
Will not collect
- Rubble, wood and building materials
- Black sacks
- Garden waste
- Solid metals and cast iron
- Baths
- Items with glass or mirrors
- Ceramic or metal sinks
Access rules and limitations
- Maximum 5 POPs and 5 non-POPs items per collection
- Items must be 1.8 metres (6 feet) long or less and liftable by two people
- Items left at the front of the property only, no garage, back garden or bin store collections
- Items must be outside by 7am
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
£56.50 for up to 3 items (POPs or non-POPs), £9.60 per additional item.
- Up to 3 non-POPs items: £56.50
- Additional non-POPs item: £9.60
- Up to 3 POPs (upholstered seating) items: £56.50
- Additional POPs item: £9.60
- Cancellation fee: £6.20, requires 1+ working day notice for refund
- Rebooking fee for an unsuccessful visit: £31.80
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 Folkestone and Hythe
Folkestone and Hythe District Council
Official links
Folkestone and Hythe bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Folkestone and Hythe?
£56.50 for up to 3 items (POPs or non-POPs), £9.60 per additional item. Up to 3 non-POPs items: £56.50. Additional non-POPs item: £9.60. Up to 3 POPs (upholstered seating) items: £56.50. Additional POPs item: £9.60. Cancellation fee: £6.20, requires 1+ working day notice for refund. Rebooking fee for an unsuccessful visit: £31.80
What bulky items will Folkestone and Hythe collect?
Vacuum cleaners, dishwashers, washing machines and tumble dryers, Desks, cabinets and fitness equipment, Pushchairs, carpets and garden furniture, Cookers, microwaves, TVs and other electricals, Bicycles, tables and bed bases, Mattresses, Bean bags, futons, dining chairs, sofas and sofa beds (POPs items).
What won't Folkestone and Hythe take?
Rubble, wood and building materials, Black sacks, Garden waste, Solid metals and cast iron, Baths, Items with glass or mirrors, Ceramic or metal sinks.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Folkestone and Hythe?
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.
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Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against folkestone-hythe.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.