Middlesbrough bulky waste collection
£24.90 per collection, subject to a weight-based scoring system. Everything Middlesbrough will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 8 September 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough collect
Will collect
- Small items, score 2 towards the 10-point collection limit: bikes, BBQs, rugs, chairs, ironing boards, satellite dishes, toilets, single beds (not including the mattress)
- Large items, score 3: sofas, mattresses, baths, chests of drawers, fridge-freezers, cookers, lawn mowers, king-size beds (not including the mattress)
- Extra-large items, score 10, the maximum allowed per collection: trampolines, fitted wardrobes, garden sheds up to 6ft by 4ft, corner sofas, dining tables with 4 chairs
Will not collect
- Needles and sharps
- Any item not listed in the council's online booking search tool (if it cannot be found there, it is not collected)
- 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
- Collection capped by a weight-score system rather than a simple item count
- Phone lines can be very busy
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
£24.90 per collection, subject to a weight-based scoring system.
- £24.90 per collection
- Weight scoring system: small items score 2, large items score 3, extra-large items score 10
- Maximum weight score of 10 per collection (roughly up to 5 items depending on size)
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 Middlesbrough
Official links
Middlesbrough bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Middlesbrough?
£24.90 per collection, subject to a weight-based scoring system. £24.90 per collection. Weight scoring system: small items score 2, large items score 3, extra-large items score 10. Maximum weight score of 10 per collection (roughly up to 5 items depending on size)
What bulky items will Middlesbrough collect?
Small items, score 2 towards the 10-point collection limit: bikes, BBQs, rugs, chairs, ironing boards, satellite dishes, toilets, single beds (not including the mattress), Large items, score 3: sofas, mattresses, baths, chests of drawers, fridge-freezers, cookers, lawn mowers, king-size beds (not including the mattress), Extra-large items, score 10, the maximum allowed per collection: trampolines, fitted wardrobes, garden sheds up to 6ft by 4ft, corner sofas, dining tables with 4 chairs.
What won't Middlesbrough take?
Needles and sharps, Any item not listed in the council's online booking search tool (if it cannot be found there, it is not collected), 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 Middlesbrough?
To book in Middlesbrough: online. The official booking page is linked further down this page.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Middlesbrough?
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
Stockton-on-Tees · Hartlepool · Redcar and Cleveland · Darlington · Sunderland · South Tyneside
Provenance. Checked 8 September 2026 against middlesbrough.gov.uk, middlesbrough.gov.uk, middlesbrough.gov.uk, my.middlesbrough.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.