Plymouth bulky waste collection
From £30 per collection, non-refundable. Everything Plymouth will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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
Access rules and limitations
- Collections run Monday to Friday, day depends on address
- Items must be presented by 6am on collection day
- Council cannot take commercial waste
- Changes need at least 5 days notice
- A My Plymouth Account and Council Tax reference number are required to book
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
From £30 per collection, non-refundable.
- Collections start from £30, which is non-refundable
- 50% discount for Council Tax Support recipients
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 Plymouth
Plymouth City Council
Official links
Plymouth bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Plymouth?
From £30 per collection, non-refundable. Collections start from £30, which is non-refundable. 50% discount for Council Tax Support recipients
What bulky items will Plymouth collect?
Sofas and armchairs, Mattresses and bed frames, Wardrobes and large furniture, Fridges and freezers, Washing machines and other white goods, Carpets and rugs. This is the typical list; confirm on the council page before booking.
What won't Plymouth 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.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Plymouth?
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
West Devon · South Hams · Teignbridge · Torridge · Torbay · Exeter
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against plymouth.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.