Leicester bulky waste collection
Free every two months for up to 5 items, £22 otherwise. Everything Leicester will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Leicester 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 Leicester 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.
Get your WasteSpeed dateWhat Leicester collect
Will collect
- Furniture
- Mattresses and bed frames
- Large appliances
- Carpets
- Securely tied extra bags of household waste
Will not collect
- Building waste
- Car parts
- Glass and mirrors
- Garden waste
- Hazardous materials (paint, batteries)
- Pianos
- Sheds
- Tyres
Access rules and limitations
- Leicester city residents only, not landlords or businesses
- Items must be placed outside by 7am on collection day, in an open location at the front of the property
- Staff will not enter homes or dismantle items
- Mattresses and sofas should be covered to prevent water damage
If you cannot move the items yourself: Available for elderly or disabled residents unable to move items outside, contact 0116 454 1002 or [email protected]
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.
Charges in detail
Free every two months for up to 5 items, £22 otherwise.
- Free collection every two months, up to 5 items
- £22 per collection at any other time, up to 5 items
Free route: Free collection every two months for up to 5 items
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 Leicester
Leicester City Council
Phone: 0116 454 1002
Official links
Leicester bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Leicester?
Free every two months for up to 5 items, £22 otherwise. Free collection every two months, up to 5 items. £22 per collection at any other time, up to 5 items. Free collection every two months for up to 5 items
What bulky items will Leicester collect?
Furniture, Mattresses and bed frames, Large appliances, Carpets, Securely tied extra bags of household waste.
What won't Leicester take?
Building waste, Car parts, Glass and mirrors, Garden waste, Hazardous materials (paint, batteries), Pianos, Sheds, Tyres.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Leicester?
Available for elderly or disabled residents unable to move items outside, contact 0116 454 1002 or [email protected] 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
Oadby and Wigston · Charnwood · Blaby · Harborough · Hinckley and Bosworth · Rushcliffe
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against leicester.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.