Inverclyde bulky waste collection
£30.95 for up to 5 items, £61.90 for 6 to 10 items (2026/27 rate), paid in advance. Next available Wednesday, subject to payment cut-off. Everything Inverclyde will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 1 September 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Inverclyde 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 Inverclyde 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 Inverclyde collect
Will collect
- Sofas, armchairs and other upholstered furniture
- Mattresses and bed frames
- Wardrobes, tables and large furniture
- Fridges and freezers
- Washing machines, cookers and other white goods
- Carpets and rugs
Will not collect
- Building and DIY waste such as rubble, bricks and tiles
- Bathroom suites and fitted kitchen units
- Hazardous waste, paint, chemicals and gas bottles
- Car parts and tyres
- Commercial or trade waste
Access rules and limitations
- Maximum of 10 items per uplift
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
£30.95 for up to 5 items, £61.90 for 6 to 10 items (2026/27 rate), paid in advance.
- Up to 5 items: £30.95
- 6 to 10 items: £61.90
- Payment required in advance of collection
- Uplifts happen on Wednesdays 7am to 3pm; payment must be made by noon the preceding Tuesday for the next available Wednesday
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 Inverclyde
Inverclyde Council
Customer Service Centre, Municipal Buildings, Clyde Square, Greenock PA15 1LY
Phone: 01475 717171
Official links
Inverclyde bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Inverclyde?
£30.95 for up to 5 items, £61.90 for 6 to 10 items (2026/27 rate), paid in advance. Up to 5 items: £30.95. 6 to 10 items: £61.90. Payment required in advance of collection. Uplifts happen on Wednesdays 7am to 3pm; payment must be made by noon the preceding Tuesday for the next available Wednesday
What bulky items will Inverclyde collect?
Sofas, armchairs and other upholstered furniture, Mattresses and bed frames, Wardrobes, tables and large furniture, Fridges and freezers, Washing machines, cookers and other white goods, Carpets and rugs. This is the range most councils collect, not a list confirmed from Inverclyde's own page; check before booking.
What won't Inverclyde take?
Building and DIY waste such as rubble, bricks and tiles, Bathroom suites and fitted kitchen units, Hazardous waste, paint, chemicals and gas bottles, Car parts and tyres, Commercial or trade waste.
How long is the wait for a collection in Inverclyde?
Next available Wednesday, subject to payment cut-off. Slots move with demand, so the booking page shows the real next date.
How do I book a bulky waste collection in Inverclyde?
To book in Inverclyde: online. The official booking page is linked further down this page. Once booked, the typical wait is next available wednesday, subject to payment cut-off.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Inverclyde?
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
Renfrewshire · West Dunbartonshire · North Ayrshire · East Renfrewshire · Glasgow City · East Dunbartonshire
Provenance. Checked 1 September 2026 against inverclyde.gov.uk, inverclyde.gov.uk, inverclyde.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.