Mid Devon bulky waste collection
£29 for the first item, £16.50 for each additional item. Everything Mid Devon will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Mid Devon 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 Mid Devon 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 Mid Devon collect
Will collect
- Most freestanding furniture that two people can safely carry
- Electrical items (WEEE) with a plug or battery
- Sofas, chairs and beds
Will not collect
- Items requiring a full house clearance (10 or more items)
- Hazardous waste
- Damaged foam or mattress items not flagged at booking
Access rules and limitations
- Must book at least two full working days before your collection day
- Collections run Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (not bank holidays)
- Items must be at the kerbside by 6am
- Crews will not enter your property
- Maximum 10 collections per day, first come first served
- Fridges and freezers must be empty and cleaned thoroughly
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
£29 for the first item, £16.50 for each additional item.
- £29 for the first item
- £16.50 for each additional item
- Single or double beds count as one item; king-size and larger count as two
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 Mid Devon
Mid Devon District Council
Phoenix House, Phoenix Lane, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PP
Phone: 01884 255255
Official links
Mid Devon bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Mid Devon?
£29 for the first item, £16.50 for each additional item. £29 for the first item. £16.50 for each additional item. Single or double beds count as one item; king-size and larger count as two
Does a sofa or wardrobe count as one item for Mid Devon's bulky waste charge?
Not always, some large items count as more than one. Single or double beds count as one item; king-size and larger count as two. Check the exact count before booking if you're near a free-item limit or paying per item.
What bulky items will Mid Devon collect?
Most freestanding furniture that two people can safely carry, Electrical items (WEEE) with a plug or battery, Sofas, chairs and beds.
What won't Mid Devon take?
Items requiring a full house clearance (10 or more items), Hazardous waste, Damaged foam or mattress items not flagged at booking.
How do I book a bulky waste collection in Mid Devon?
To book in Mid Devon: online. The official booking page is linked further down this page.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Mid Devon?
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
Exeter · Teignbridge · East Devon · North Devon · Torbay · West Devon
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against middevon.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.