Powys bulky waste collection
£38.50 for up to 3 standard items. Everything Powys will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 25 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Powys 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 Powys 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 Powys 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
- Each item must be a unit two people can safely manoeuvre onto the collection vehicle in a reasonable time, weighing up to 50kg and able to fit into the vehicle
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
£38.50 for up to 3 standard items.
- £38.50 for up to 3 standard items, each weighing up to 50kg
- Heavier or larger items, such as a piano, may cost more depending on size and difficulty of collection
- A three-piece suite counts as 3 items; a table and four chairs counts as 5 items
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 Powys
Powys County Council
Phone: 0345 602 7035
Official links
Powys bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Powys?
£38.50 for up to 3 standard items. £38.50 for up to 3 standard items, each weighing up to 50kg. Heavier or larger items, such as a piano, may cost more depending on size and difficulty of collection. A three-piece suite counts as 3 items; a table and four chairs counts as 5 items
Does a sofa or wardrobe count as one item for Powys's bulky waste charge?
Not always, some large items count as more than one. A three-piece suite counts as 3 items; a table and four chairs counts as 5 items. Check the exact count before booking if you're near a free-item limit or paying per item.
What bulky items will Powys collect?
Sofas and armchairs, Mattresses and bed frames, Wardrobes and large furniture, Fridges and freezers, Washing machines and other white goods, Carpets and rugs. Powys has not published a list we could verify, so treat this as the usual range and confirm on the official page before booking.
What won't Powys 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 Powys?
To book in Powys: online or phone. The official booking page is linked further down this page.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Powys?
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
Merthyr Tydfil · Blaenau Gwent · Ceredigion · Rhondda Cynon Taff · Caerphilly · Torfaen
Provenance. Checked 25 August 2026 against en.powys.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.