Guildford bulky waste collection
Prices start at £49, with discounts for residents on means-tested benefits. Normally completed within 7 days of booking. Everything Guildford will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 18 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Guildford 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 Guildford 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 Guildford collect
Will collect
- Sofas and armchairs
- Mattresses and bed frames
- Wardrobes and large furniture
- Fridges and freezers
- Washing machines and other white goods
- Household appliances
Will not collect
- Asbestos
- Builders' rubble
- Fluorescent tubes
- Garden waste
- Oil tanks
- Car batteries
- Paint and other liquids
- Sheet glass and plate glass
- Full-size snooker, billiard or pool tables
- Large organs and pianos
Access rules and limitations
- Service is run by the Surrey Reuse Network and its partner Furniture Helpline, not directly by council crews
- Collections run Monday to Thursday, 8am to 6pm only
- Items are collected from outside at a pre-arranged location
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
Prices start at £49, with discounts for residents on means-tested benefits.
- Prices start at £49
- Discounts available for residents receiving means-tested benefits
- Large items such as American-style fridge freezers or very large sofas count as two items
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 Guildford
Official links
Guildford bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Guildford?
Prices start at £49, with discounts for residents on means-tested benefits. Prices start at £49. Discounts available for residents receiving means-tested benefits. Large items such as American-style fridge freezers or very large sofas count as two items
Does a sofa or wardrobe count as one item for Guildford's bulky waste charge?
Not always, some large items count as more than one. Large items such as American-style fridge freezers or very large sofas count as two items. Check the exact count before booking if you're near a free-item limit or paying per item.
What bulky items will Guildford collect?
Sofas and armchairs, Mattresses and bed frames, Wardrobes and large furniture, Fridges and freezers, Washing machines and other white goods, Household appliances.
What won't Guildford take?
Asbestos, Builders' rubble, Fluorescent tubes, Garden waste, Oil tanks, Car batteries, Paint and other liquids, Sheet glass and plate glass, Full-size snooker, billiard or pool tables, Large organs and pianos.
How long is the wait for a collection in Guildford?
Normally completed within 7 days of booking. Slots move with demand, so the booking page shows the real next date.
How do I book a bulky waste collection in Guildford?
To book in Guildford: online. The official booking page is linked further down this page. Once booked, the typical wait is normally completed within 7 days of booking.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Guildford?
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
Woking · Waverley · Surrey Heath · Runnymede · Spelthorne · Elmbridge
Provenance. Checked 18 August 2026 against guildford.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.