Midlothian bulky waste collection
From £30, depending on type, size and quantity of items. Everything Midlothian will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Midlothian 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 Midlothian 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 Midlothian collect
Will collect
- Furniture
- Electrical appliances
- Oversized household items
Will not collect
- Asbestos
- Oil
- Paint
- Gas canisters
- Fire extinguishers
- Coal bunkers
- Petrol lawn mowers
- Solar panels
- Boilers
- Rubble
- Commercial contractor waste
Access rules and limitations
- Up to 12 items per uplift
- Items must be out by 6:30am, no earlier than noon the previous day
- Must be at the designated collection point, usually where the grey bin goes
- Cannot obstruct pedestrians or vehicles
- Not collected from garages, sheds, gardens or between parked cars
- Collection window 6:30am to 3pm
If you cannot move the items yourself: Available for registered residents who cannot bring items from the garden due to accessibility issues
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
From £30, depending on type, size and quantity of items.
- Starts from £30, varies by type, size and quantity of items
Free route: Some companies collect items like beds, tables and bikes in good condition free of charge
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 Midlothian
Midlothian Council
Phone: 0131 561 5284
Official links
Midlothian bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Midlothian?
From £30, depending on type, size and quantity of items. Starts from £30, varies by type, size and quantity of items. Some companies collect items like beds, tables and bikes in good condition free of charge
What bulky items will Midlothian collect?
Furniture, Electrical appliances, Oversized household items.
What won't Midlothian take?
Asbestos, Oil, Paint, Gas canisters, Fire extinguishers, Coal bunkers, Petrol lawn mowers, Solar panels, Boilers, Rubble, Commercial contractor waste.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Midlothian?
Available for registered residents who cannot bring items from the garden due to accessibility issues 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
City of Edinburgh · Fife · East Lothian · The Scottish Borders · West Lothian · Dundee City
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against midlothian.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.