Isle of Wight bulky waste collection
£62 for up to 4 items. Everything Isle of Wight will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 25 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight collect
Will collect
- Sofas and armchairs
- Mattresses and bed frames
- Wardrobes and large furniture
- Fridges and freezers
- Washing machines and other white goods
- Carpets and rugs
Will not collect
- Building or DIY waste (rubble, bricks, tiles)
- Bathroom suites and kitchen units
- Garden waste
- Hazardous waste, paint and chemicals
- Car parts and tyres
- Commercial or trade waste
Access rules and limitations
- Items must be placed on the kerbside by 7am on the day of collection or they will not be collected
- If kerbside placement would block pedestrian access, items can be left in an easily accessible location visible from the kerbside, e.g. front garden
- Residents must check the list of acceptable and unacceptable items before booking
- Staff are not permitted to enter properties to collect waste
If you cannot move the items yourself: Free assisted collection for residents with no other household member over 18 able to move items to the kerbside; the council's waste contractor visits to agree a fixed collection point
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
£62 for up to 4 items.
- £62.00 for up to four bulky waste items
- A three piece suite (e.g. sofa and two armchairs) counts as three separate items
Free route: Assisted collection is free for residents who have no other household member over 18 capable of moving items to the kerbside
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 Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight Council
County Hall, High Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1UD
Phone: 01983 823777
Official links
Isle of Wight bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Isle of Wight?
£62 for up to 4 items. £62.00 for up to four bulky waste items. A three piece suite (e.g. sofa and two armchairs) counts as three separate items. Assisted collection is free for residents who have no other household member over 18 capable of moving items to the kerbside
Does a sofa or wardrobe count as one item for Isle of Wight's bulky waste charge?
Not always, some large items count as more than one. A three piece suite (e.g. sofa and two armchairs) counts as three separate items. Check the exact count before booking if you're near a free-item limit or paying per item.
What bulky items will Isle of Wight collect?
Sofas and armchairs, Mattresses and bed frames, Wardrobes and large furniture, Fridges and freezers, Washing machines and other white goods, Carpets and rugs. We could not confirm Isle of Wight's own published item list, so this reflects what's typical elsewhere; the council page has the final word.
What won't Isle of Wight take?
Building or DIY waste (rubble, bricks, tiles), Bathroom suites and kitchen units, Garden waste, Hazardous waste, paint and chemicals, Car parts and tyres, Commercial or trade waste.
How do I book a bulky waste collection in Isle of Wight?
To book in Isle of Wight: online. The official booking page is linked further down this page.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Isle of Wight?
Free assisted collection for residents with no other household member over 18 able to move items to the kerbside; the council's waste contractor visits to agree a fixed collection point 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
Gosport · Fareham · Eastleigh · Portsmouth · Southampton · Havant
Provenance. Checked 25 August 2026 against iow.gov.uk, iow.gov.uk, iwc.iow.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.