Rhondda Cynon Taff bulky waste collection
£24 for up to 3 items. Everything Rhondda Cynon Taff will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Rhondda Cynon Taff 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 Rhondda Cynon Taff 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 Rhondda Cynon Taff collect
Will collect
- Items on the council's approved bulky waste list
Will not collect
- Building and DIY waste such as rubble, bricks and tiles
- Bathroom suites and fitted kitchen units
- Hazardous waste, paint, chemicals and gas bottles
- Car parts and tyres
- Commercial or trade waste
Access rules and limitations
- Items must be placed at the bin collection point no earlier than 7pm the evening before, and ready by 7am on collection day
- Additional items left at the kerbside that were not booked will not be collected
- Landlords and trade waste customers must use the separate Bulky Trade Waste Collection service
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
£24 for up to 3 items.
- £24 for up to 3 items
- Only items on the approved list are collected
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 Rhondda Cynon Taff
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
2 Llys Cadwyn, Taff Street, Pontypridd, CF37 4TH
Phone: 01443 425001
Official links
Rhondda Cynon Taff bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Rhondda Cynon Taff?
£24 for up to 3 items. £24 for up to 3 items. Only items on the approved list are collected
What bulky items will Rhondda Cynon Taff collect?
Items on the council's approved bulky waste list. This is the typical list; confirm on the council page before booking.
What won't Rhondda Cynon Taff take?
Building and DIY waste such as rubble, bricks and tiles, Bathroom suites and fitted kitchen units, Hazardous waste, paint, chemicals and gas bottles, Car parts and tyres, Commercial or trade waste.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Rhondda Cynon Taff?
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 · Bridgend · The Vale of Glamorgan · Caerphilly · Blaenau Gwent · Cardiff
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against gov.uk, rctcbc.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.