Newcastle upon Tyne bulky waste collection
£10 per large item, £20 for up to 8 small items, £40 per heavy item, £40 per special small item, £70 per special large item. Everything Newcastle upon Tyne will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 8 September 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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
- Domestic residents only, not for shops, businesses or commercial premises
- White goods (fridges, freezers, dishwashers, washing machines, tumble dryers, ovens) can only be booked for Friday collection
- Crews work Monday to Friday
- Cancel at least one working day before collection for a refund
If you cannot move the items yourself: An assisted lift service is available for residents who need support putting items out for collection; apply through the council
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
£10 per large item, £20 for up to 8 small items, £40 per heavy item, £40 per special small item, £70 per special large item.
- £10 per large item
- £20 for up to 8 small items
- £40 per heavy item
- £40 per special small item
- £70 per special large item
- A 25% discount is currently applied at checkout on the online booking form
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 Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle City Council
Civic Centre, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8QH
Phone: 0191 278 7878
Official links
Newcastle upon Tyne bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Newcastle upon Tyne?
£10 per large item, £20 for up to 8 small items, £40 per heavy item, £40 per special small item, £70 per special large item. £10 per large item. £20 for up to 8 small items. £40 per heavy item. £40 per special small item. £70 per special large item. A 25% discount is currently applied at checkout on the online booking form
What bulky items will Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne's own published item list, so this reflects what's typical elsewhere; the council page has the final word.
What won't Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne?
To book in Newcastle upon Tyne: online, or by phone (ask for Your Local Services). The official booking page is linked further down this page.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Newcastle upon Tyne?
An assisted lift service is available for residents who need support putting items out for collection; apply through the council 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
Gateshead · North Tyneside · South Tyneside · Sunderland · County Durham · Northumberland
Provenance. Checked 8 September 2026 against newcastle.gov.uk, new.newcastle.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.