North Somerset bulky waste collection
Bulky waste collection, delivered on the council's behalf by local charity Changing Lives, costs £82.60 for up to three items plus £20.80 for each additional item, up to a maximum of five items, with this rate fixed until 31 March 2027.. Everything North Somerset will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 8 September 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the North Somerset 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 Somerset 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 North Somerset collect
Will collect
- Sofas and armchairs
- Tables and chairs
- Mattresses and bed frames
- Fridges and freezers
- Washing machines and other white goods
- Wood-only doors
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
- Maximum of five items per 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
Bulky waste collection, delivered on the council's behalf by local charity Changing Lives, costs £82.60 for up to three items plus £20.80 for each additional item, up to a maximum of five items, with this rate fixed until 31 March 2027..
- Up to 3 items: £82.60
- Each additional item beyond 3 (up to a maximum of 5 items per collection): £20.80
- Rate confirmed fixed until 31 March 2027
Free route: Sellable items can be donated free of charge: photograph them and email to [email protected] for a free donation collection instead of the paid bulky waste route.
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 Somerset
North Somerset Council
Phone: 01275 878871
Official links
North Somerset bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in North Somerset?
Bulky waste collection, delivered on the council's behalf by local charity Changing Lives, costs £82.60 for up to three items plus £20.80 for each additional item, up to a maximum of five items, with this rate fixed until 31 March 2027. Up to 3 items: £82.60. Each additional item beyond 3 (up to a maximum of 5 items per collection): £20.80. Rate confirmed fixed until 31 March 2027. Sellable items can be donated free of charge: photograph them and email to [email protected] for a free donation collection instead of the paid bulky waste route.
What bulky items will North Somerset collect?
Sofas and armchairs, Tables and chairs, Mattresses and bed frames, Fridges and freezers, Washing machines and other white goods, Wood-only doors. This is the range most councils collect, not a list confirmed from North Somerset's own page; check before booking.
What won't North Somerset 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 North Somerset?
To book in North Somerset: online. The official booking page is linked further down this page.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in North Somerset?
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
City of Bristol · Somerset · Bath and North East Somerset · South Gloucestershire · Forest of Dean · Stroud
Provenance. Checked 8 September 2026 against n-somerset.gov.uk, changinglives.org.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.