Orkney Islands bulky waste collection
Collection scheduled for specific weeks per island; varies by area. Everything Orkney Islands will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 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.
Get your WasteSpeed dateWhat Orkney Islands collect
Will collect
- Furniture
- Household electrical appliances
- Rugs
- Garden furniture
- Bicycles
- Portable household items
Will not collect
- Carpet and underlay
- Fixed kitchen or bathroom units
- Doors
- Windows
- Fencing
- Greenhouses
- Sheds
- Boilers
- Storage heaters
- Gas bottles
- Tyres
- Building waste
Access rules and limitations
- Items must be safely liftable by 2 people
- Bookings must be made up to 2 working days before the week of collection
- Bookings received after 5pm the Wednesday before the collection week are held over to the next slot
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
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?
Furniture, Household electrical appliances, Rugs, Garden furniture, Bicycles, Portable household items.
What won't Orkney Islands take?
Carpet and underlay, Fixed kitchen or bathroom units, Doors, Windows, Fencing, Greenhouses, Sheds, Boilers, Storage heaters, Gas bottles, Tyres, Building waste.
How long is the wait for a collection in Orkney Islands?
Collection scheduled for specific weeks per island; varies by area. Slots move with demand, so the booking page shows the real next date.
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 15 August 2026 against orkney.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.