Herefordshire bulky waste collection
£35.45 for up to 3 items (standard residential). Council aims to arrange bookings one week in advance, up to two weeks during busy periods. Everything Herefordshire will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Herefordshire 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 Herefordshire 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 Herefordshire collect
Will collect
- Armchairs, bed bases, bedside tables, bunk beds, cabinets, chairs, chests of drawers, corner sofas, cupboards, dressing tables, ottomans, sofas, sun loungers, tables, wardrobes and dismantled trampolines
- Cookers, dishwashers, fridges/freezers (max 3 yearly), lawnmowers, microwaves, tumble dryers and washing machines
- DVD/video players, PC monitors and towers, stereos and televisions
- Bicycles, carpets (max 12-foot rolls), dismantled swings/climbing frames, mattresses, standing pianos and underlay (max 12-foot rolls)
Will not collect
- Aga/Rayburn, boilers or radiators
- Asbestos and other hazardous waste
- Bathroom suites, sinks and shower trays or screens
- Doors and windows
- Fencing and sheds
- Fluorescent lighting tubes and gas bottles
- Grand pianos
- Grass or garden cuttings, soil and rubble
- Kitchen units, worktops and laminate flooring
- Ride-on lawn mowers, mobility scooters and sun beds
- Liquids, paint and tyres
Access rules and limitations
- Maximum 12 items per collection
- Cannot collect from business properties
- No internal or garage collections; items must be at ground level
- Maximum three fridges or freezers per property annually
- Collections between 7am and 5pm
- Each item must be safely liftable and loadable by two average people
If you cannot move the items yourself: Limited assistance is available for residents unable to move items outside; call 01432 260051 to ask before booking online
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
£35.45 for up to 3 items (standard residential).
- Standard residential, up to 3 items: £35.45
- Fridges/freezers: £35.15 per item, maximum 3 per property per year
- Commercial (holiday lets/rentals), up to 3 items: £59.09; fridges/freezers £58.83 each
- Amendment fee: £5.23
- Cancellation fee: £7.08
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 Herefordshire
Herefordshire Council
Phone: 01432 260051
Official links
Herefordshire bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Herefordshire?
£35.45 for up to 3 items (standard residential). Standard residential, up to 3 items: £35.45. Fridges/freezers: £35.15 per item, maximum 3 per property per year. Commercial (holiday lets/rentals), up to 3 items: £59.09; fridges/freezers £58.83 each. Amendment fee: £5.23. Cancellation fee: £7.08
What bulky items will Herefordshire collect?
Armchairs, bed bases, bedside tables, bunk beds, cabinets, chairs, chests of drawers, corner sofas, cupboards, dressing tables, ottomans, sofas, sun loungers, tables, wardrobes and dismantled trampolines, Cookers, dishwashers, fridges/freezers (max 3 yearly), lawnmowers, microwaves, tumble dryers and washing machines, DVD/video players, PC monitors and towers, stereos and televisions, Bicycles, carpets (max 12-foot rolls), dismantled swings/climbing frames, mattresses, standing pianos and underlay (max 12-foot rolls).
What won't Herefordshire take?
Aga/Rayburn, boilers or radiators, Asbestos and other hazardous waste, Bathroom suites, sinks and shower trays or screens, Doors and windows, Fencing and sheds, Fluorescent lighting tubes and gas bottles, Grand pianos, Grass or garden cuttings, soil and rubble, Kitchen units, worktops and laminate flooring, Ride-on lawn mowers, mobility scooters and sun beds, Liquids, paint and tyres.
How long is the wait for a collection in Herefordshire?
Council aims to arrange bookings one week in advance, up to two weeks during busy periods. Slots move with demand, so the booking page shows the real next date.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Herefordshire?
Limited assistance is available for residents unable to move items outside; call 01432 260051 to ask before booking online 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
Malvern Hills · Shropshire · Worcester · Wyre Forest · Telford and Wrekin · Wychavon
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against herefordshire.gov.uk, herefordshire.gov.uk, herefordshire.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.