Isles of Scilly bulky waste collection
No kerbside bulky waste collection service is offered. Everything Isles of Scilly will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Isles of Scilly 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 Isles of Scilly 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 Isles of Scilly 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
- Bulky waste kerbside collection is not offered on the islands, residents must self-transport
Access rules and limitations
- No bulky waste kerbside collection service on the islands
- Residents must self-transport bulky items to the waste site or arrange a private contractor or skip
- Placing a skip on the highway requires a Container on the Highway Application submitted at least 10 days in advance
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
No kerbside bulky waste collection service is offered.
- The council does not offer a bulky waste collection service
- Householders must transport items themselves to the waste site or arrange a private contractor
- Commercial waste fees apply if a haulier or contractor brings material to the site for you
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 Isles of Scilly
Council of the Isles of Scilly
Old Wesleyan Chapel, Garrison Lane, St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0JD
Phone: 0300 1234 105
Official links
Isles of Scilly bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Isles of Scilly?
No kerbside bulky waste collection service is offered. The council does not offer a bulky waste collection service. Householders must transport items themselves to the waste site or arrange a private contractor. Commercial waste fees apply if a haulier or contractor brings material to the site for you
What bulky items will Isles of Scilly 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.
What won't Isles of Scilly take?
Bulky waste kerbside collection is not offered on the islands, residents must self-transport.
How do I book a bulky waste collection in Isles of Scilly?
To book in Isles of Scilly: use Council of the Isles of Scilly's official website, linked below. The official booking page is linked further down this page.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Isles of Scilly?
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
Cornwall · Plymouth · Torridge · West Devon · South Hams · North Devon
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against scilly.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.