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Leeds bulky waste collection

One free collection per household per financial year, then £30 per collection for up to 3 more. Everything Leeds will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.

Checked 1 September 2026 against the official council site

Free
Standard collection
One free collection per household per financial year, then £30 per collection for up to 3 more
Varies
Typical wait
Shown when you book
Book online
How to book
Council-run
Service by
Leeds City Council

Faster than the Leeds 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 Leeds 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

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What Leeds collect

Typical item list shown, not yet confirmed from Leeds's own page (record last checked 1 September 2026). Always confirm when booking.

Will collect

  • Furniture
  • TVs
  • Fridges
  • Beds and mattresses

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

  • High demand may mean no booking slots are available at times
  • Items must be left in the exact location specified during booking
  • If collection isn't completed on the appointment date, leave items out for another 48 hours
  • Each collection is limited to 5 items

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

One free collection per household per financial year, then £30 per collection for up to 3 more.

  • One free bulky waste collection per household per financial year
  • Up to 3 further collections in the same financial year at £30 each, paid by card when booking
  • Up to 4 free collections a year for households receiving council tax support
  • Each collection covers up to 5 items

Free route: One free collection per household per financial year, up to 4 for council tax support recipients

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 Leeds

Leeds City Council

Phone: 0113 222 4444

WebSearch only. The prior record described the free-then-chargeable structure but didn't record the actual chargeable rate. Leeds.gov.uk's own 'book an unwanted items collection' and 'get rid of unwanted items' pages confirm the rate: one free collection per household per financial year, then up to 3 more bookable at £30 each (all 4 free for council tax support recipients), 5 items per collection. This charge stems from a 2024 council consultation to reintroduce a bulky waste fee, which is clearly now in force. No evidence of any further price change since. Treated as confirmed and current given it's directly stated on leeds.gov.uk.

Leeds bulky waste FAQ

How much does bulky waste collection cost in Leeds?

One free collection per household per financial year, then £30 per collection for up to 3 more. One free bulky waste collection per household per financial year. Up to 3 further collections in the same financial year at £30 each, paid by card when booking. Up to 4 free collections a year for households receiving council tax support. Each collection covers up to 5 items. One free collection per household per financial year, up to 4 for council tax support recipients

What bulky items will Leeds collect?

Furniture, TVs, Fridges, Beds and mattresses. This is the range most councils collect, not a list confirmed from Leeds's own page; check before booking.

What won't Leeds 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 Leeds?

To book in Leeds: online. The official booking page is linked further down this page.

What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Leeds?

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

Wakefield · Barnsley · Kirklees · Bradford · North Yorkshire · Sheffield

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Provenance. Checked 1 September 2026 against leeds.gov.uk, leeds.gov.uk, leeds.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.