Lewes bulky waste collection
£52 for up to 3 items. Everything Lewes will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 25 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Lewes 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 Lewes 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 Lewes 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 easily accessible at the front or rear of the property, whichever is closest to roadside access
- Crews cannot knock on doors or collect from inside the property, including garages
- Collections run Monday to Thursday depending on area
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
£52 for up to 3 items.
- £52 minimum charge for up to 3 items
- £11 per additional item
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 Lewes
Lewes District Council
Southover House, Southover Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1AB
Phone: 01273 471600
Official links
Lewes bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Lewes?
£52 for up to 3 items. £52 minimum charge for up to 3 items. £11 per additional item
What bulky items will Lewes 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 Lewes's own published item list, so this reflects what's typical elsewhere; the council page has the final word.
What won't Lewes 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 Lewes?
To book in Lewes: online. The official booking page is linked further down this page.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Lewes?
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
Brighton and Hove · Mid Sussex · Wealden · Eastbourne · Adur · Crawley
Provenance. Checked 25 August 2026 against lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk, lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk, lewes-eastbourne.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.