North Tyneside bulky waste collection
£15 per large item (e.g. sofa, mattress, washing machine); £55 per heavy or large item (e.g. piano, bathroom suite, shed). Mixed loads may need an inspection visit, taking up to 7 days. Everything North Tyneside 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 Tyneside 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 Tyneside 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 Tyneside collect
Will collect
- Furniture
- Mattresses
- Boilers
- Radiators
- Washing machines
- Vacuum cleaners
- Garden waste
- Bikes
Will not collect
- Bricks, block paving and flagstones
- Gravel
- Plasterboard
- Rubble and soil
- Tiles
- Windows or glass doors
Access rules and limitations
- No refunds unless cancelled before 12 noon the day before 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.
Charges in detail
£15 per large item (e.g. sofa, mattress, washing machine); £55 per heavy or large item (e.g. piano, bathroom suite, shed).
- Large items (sofa, mattress, washing machine): £15 per item
- Large loads or heavy items (piano, bathroom suite, shed): £55 per item
- Small items: £15 for up to 6, £30 for 7 to 12, £45 for 13 to 18, £55 for 19+
- Mixed loads may require an inspection visit (up to 7 days)
Free route: Council tenants get 2 free bulky waste collections per year; Renew North Tyneside offers free collection of quality furniture that meets reuse criteria
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 Tyneside
North Tyneside Council
Quadrant, The Silverlink North, Cobalt Business Park, North Tyneside, NE27 0BY
Phone: 0345 200 0103
Official links
North Tyneside bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in North Tyneside?
£15 per large item (e.g. sofa, mattress, washing machine); £55 per heavy or large item (e.g. piano, bathroom suite, shed). Large items (sofa, mattress, washing machine): £15 per item. Large loads or heavy items (piano, bathroom suite, shed): £55 per item. Small items: £15 for up to 6, £30 for 7 to 12, £45 for 13 to 18, £55 for 19+. Mixed loads may require an inspection visit (up to 7 days). Council tenants get 2 free bulky waste collections per year; Renew North Tyneside offers free collection of quality furniture that meets reuse criteria
What bulky items will North Tyneside collect?
Furniture, Mattresses, Boilers, Radiators, Washing machines, Vacuum cleaners, Garden waste, Bikes.
What won't North Tyneside take?
Bricks, block paving and flagstones, Gravel, Plasterboard, Rubble and soil, Tiles, Windows or glass doors.
How long is the wait for a collection in North Tyneside?
Mixed loads may need an inspection visit, taking up to 7 days. Slots move with demand, so the booking page shows the real next date.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in North Tyneside?
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
South Tyneside · Newcastle upon Tyne · Sunderland · Gateshead · Hartlepool · County Durham
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against northtyneside.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.