Lancaster bulky waste collection
£24 for 1 item, £32 for 2 items, £39 for 3 or 4 items, then £9.50 per extra item. Everything Lancaster will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 18 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster collect
Will collect
- Sofas and armchairs
- Mattresses and bed frames
- Wardrobes and large furniture
- Fridges and freezers
- Washing machines and other white goods
- Bookcases and cabinets
Will not collect
- Carpets and other floor coverings (not generally accepted; ask your carpet supplier to remove the old one when fitting a new one)
- Building or DIY waste (rubble, bricks, tiles)
- Garden waste
- Hazardous waste, paint and chemicals
- Car parts and tyres
- Commercial or trade waste
Access rules and limitations
- Crew will enter the house to remove items with your permission, so they arrive in the best condition for reuse, though outside collection is also offered
- Items go to the White Lund Depot to be sorted for reuse or recycling
- Cancellations need at least one clear working day's notice before the booked collection date for a refund
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
£24 for 1 item, £32 for 2 items, £39 for 3 or 4 items, then £9.50 per extra item.
- £24 for 1 item
- £32 for 2 items
- £39 for 3 or 4 items
- £9.50 for each additional item after 4
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 Lancaster
Official links
Lancaster bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Lancaster?
£24 for 1 item, £32 for 2 items, £39 for 3 or 4 items, then £9.50 per extra item. £24 for 1 item. £32 for 2 items. £39 for 3 or 4 items. £9.50 for each additional item after 4
What bulky items will Lancaster collect?
Sofas and armchairs, Mattresses and bed frames, Wardrobes and large furniture, Fridges and freezers, Washing machines and other white goods, Bookcases and cabinets. This is the range most councils collect, not a list confirmed from Lancaster's own page; check before booking.
What won't Lancaster take?
Carpets and other floor coverings (not generally accepted; ask your carpet supplier to remove the old one when fitting a new one), Building or DIY waste (rubble, bricks, tiles), Garden waste, Hazardous waste, paint and chemicals, Car parts and tyres, Commercial or trade waste.
How do I book a bulky waste collection in Lancaster?
To book in Lancaster: online. The official booking page is linked further down this page.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Lancaster?
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
Wyre · Preston · Ribble Valley · Westmorland and Furness · South Ribble · Fylde
Provenance. Checked 18 August 2026 against lancaster.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.