Orkney Islands bulky waste collection
Everything Orkney Islands will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 8 September 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Orkney Islands 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 Orkney Islands 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 Orkney Islands 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
Charges in detail
Orkney Islands had not published one clear headline price when we last checked; the booking flow prices your exact items. Use the official page below for a live quote.
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 Orkney Islands
Orkney Islands Council
Phone: 01856 873535
Official links
Orkney Islands bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Orkney Islands?
Orkney Islands had not published a single clear price when we last checked. Use the official booking page for a live quote, and check our free-routes guide before paying.
What bulky items will Orkney Islands 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 Orkney Islands's own published item list, so this reflects what's typical elsewhere; the council page has the final word.
What won't Orkney Islands 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 Orkney Islands?
To book in Orkney Islands: online. The official booking page is linked further down this page.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Orkney Islands?
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
Moray · Aberdeenshire · Aberdeen City · Shetland Islands · Highland · Angus
Provenance. Checked 8 September 2026 against orkney.gov.uk, scotsman.com, scotsman.com. 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.