Northumberland bulky waste collection
£18 for 1 item, £36 for 2 to 4 items, £72 for 5 to 8 items. Everything Northumberland will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 8 September 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Northumberland 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 Northumberland 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 Northumberland collect
Will collect
- Beds and bed frames
- Wardrobes and large furniture
- Sofas and armchairs
- White goods (fridges, freezers, washing machines)
- Other electricals (CD players, computer equipment)
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
- Items must be placed outside the property by 7am on collection day
- Collection can happen any time between 7am and 5pm
If you cannot move the items yourself: Disabled or elderly residents can request an assisted collection by phone
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
£18 for 1 item, £36 for 2 to 4 items, £72 for 5 to 8 items.
- £18 for one item
- £36 for two to four items
- £72 for five to eight items
- 25% discount for residents on council tax support or housing benefit
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 Northumberland
Official links
Northumberland bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Northumberland?
£18 for 1 item, £36 for 2 to 4 items, £72 for 5 to 8 items. £18 for one item. £36 for two to four items. £72 for five to eight items. 25% discount for residents on council tax support or housing benefit
What bulky items will Northumberland collect?
Beds and bed frames, Wardrobes and large furniture, Sofas and armchairs, White goods (fridges, freezers, washing machines), Other electricals (CD players, computer equipment). This is the range most councils collect, not a list confirmed from Northumberland's own page; check before booking.
What won't Northumberland 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 Northumberland?
To book in Northumberland: online, or by phone (phone required to request an assisted collection). The official booking page is linked further down this page.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Northumberland?
Disabled or elderly residents can request an assisted collection by phone 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
Newcastle upon Tyne · Gateshead · North Tyneside · County Durham · South Tyneside · Sunderland
Provenance. Checked 8 September 2026 against northumberland.gov.uk, northumberland.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.