North Lanarkshire bulky waste collection
£42.55 per standard collection. Everything North Lanarkshire will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the North Lanarkshire 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 North Lanarkshire 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 North Lanarkshire collect
Will collect
- Mattresses
- Furniture
- Electricals
- Carpets and rugs
Will not collect
- Asbestos
- Car tyres
- Car batteries
- Gas bottles
- Hazardous or special waste
Access rules and limitations
- Maximum 10 items or 20 bags of rubbish (2 bags count as 1 item)
- Items must be out by 7am on the appointment day
- Cannot add items after booking if under 10 items
- Cancellations must be made before 4pm the day before for a refund
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
£42.55 per standard collection.
- £42.55 for a standard special uplift
- £121.55 for a bulky uplift covering home renovation waste (currently unavailable)
Free route: Household waste recycling centres accept items 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 North Lanarkshire
North Lanarkshire Council
Official links
North Lanarkshire bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in North Lanarkshire?
£42.55 per standard collection. £42.55 for a standard special uplift. £121.55 for a bulky uplift covering home renovation waste (currently unavailable). Household waste recycling centres accept items free of charge
What bulky items will North Lanarkshire collect?
Mattresses, Furniture, Electricals, Carpets and rugs.
What won't North Lanarkshire take?
Asbestos, Car tyres, Car batteries, Gas bottles, Hazardous or special waste.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in North Lanarkshire?
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
Falkirk · East Dunbartonshire · South Lanarkshire · Glasgow City · Clackmannanshire · West Lothian
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against northlanarkshire.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.