New Forest bulky waste collection
£49 for the first item, £13 per extra item. Usually 1 to 2 weeks, though sofas can take longer due to limited space on collection vehicles. Everything New Forest will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 18 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the New Forest 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 New Forest 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 New Forest collect
Will collect
- Sofas and upholstered seating
- Beds and mattresses
- Wardrobes and large furniture
- Fridges, freezers and other white goods
- Carpets, with specific rolling requirements
Will not collect
- Building or DIY waste
- Plasterboard
- Asbestos and other hazardous waste
- Items inside your house, garage or shed, crews collect from outside only
Access rules and limitations
- Crews collect from outside the property only; they cannot enter your house, garage or shed
- Maximum of 8 items per booking
If you cannot move the items yourself: Assisted collections are available for residents with a temporary or long-term disability, illness or injury who have no one else in the household able to put waste out; this is a separate service from the paid bulky waste collection
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
£49 for the first item, £13 per extra item.
- £49 for collection of one bulky item
- £13 per extra item, up to a maximum of 8 items
- Payment taken at the time of booking by credit or debit card
Free route: Residents receiving certain benefits can apply for one free collection of up to 3 items in a financial year (from April)
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 New Forest
New Forest District Council
Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, SO43 7PA
Phone: 023 8028 5000
Official links
New Forest bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in New Forest?
£49 for the first item, £13 per extra item. £49 for collection of one bulky item. £13 per extra item, up to a maximum of 8 items. Payment taken at the time of booking by credit or debit card. Residents receiving certain benefits can apply for one free collection of up to 3 items in a financial year (from April)
What bulky items will New Forest collect?
Sofas and upholstered seating, Beds and mattresses, Wardrobes and large furniture, Fridges, freezers and other white goods, Carpets, with specific rolling requirements. New Forest has not published a list we could verify, so treat this as the usual range and confirm on the official page before booking.
What won't New Forest take?
Building or DIY waste, Plasterboard, Asbestos and other hazardous waste, Items inside your house, garage or shed, crews collect from outside only.
How long is the wait for a collection in New Forest?
Usually 1 to 2 weeks, though sofas can take longer due to limited space on collection vehicles. Slots move with demand, so the booking page shows the real next date.
How do I book a bulky waste collection in New Forest?
To book in New Forest: phone or online. The official booking page is linked further down this page. Once booked, the typical wait is usually 1 to 2 weeks, though sofas can take longer due to limited space on collection vehicles.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in New Forest?
Assisted collections are available for residents with a temporary or long-term disability, illness or injury who have no one else in the household able to put waste out; this is a separate service from the paid bulky waste collection 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
Southampton · Test Valley · Eastleigh · Isle of Wight · Fareham · Winchester
Provenance. Checked 18 August 2026 against newforest.gov.uk, newforest.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.