Rochdale bulky waste collection
Free for up to 3 items, for your first 2 collections each year. Everything Rochdale will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 18 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Rochdale 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 Rochdale 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 Rochdale 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
- Fluorescent tubes
- Gas bottles
- Concrete posts
- Car or motorbike parts
- General household waste
- Household asbestos (must be taken to a recycling centre wrapped in heavy duty plastic)
Access rules and limitations
- Maximum 6 items per booking
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
Free for up to 3 items, for your first 2 collections each year.
- First 2 bulky collections each calendar year are free for up to 3 items, with extra items charged at £8 each
- A third collection in the same year costs £12 for up to 3 items, plus £8 per extra item
- Maximum 6 items per booking
Free route: First 2 bulky waste collections each calendar year are free for up to 3 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 Rochdale
Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council
Number One Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale, OL16 1XU
Phone: 01706 647474
Official links
Rochdale bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Rochdale?
Free for up to 3 items, for your first 2 collections each year. First 2 bulky collections each calendar year are free for up to 3 items, with extra items charged at £8 each. A third collection in the same year costs £12 for up to 3 items, plus £8 per extra item. Maximum 6 items per booking. First 2 bulky waste collections each calendar year are free for up to 3 items
What bulky items will Rochdale 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 range most councils collect, not a list confirmed from Rochdale's own page; check before booking.
What won't Rochdale take?
Fluorescent tubes, Gas bottles, Concrete posts, Car or motorbike parts, General household waste, Household asbestos (must be taken to a recycling centre wrapped in heavy duty plastic).
How do I book a bulky waste collection in Rochdale?
To book in Rochdale: online. The official booking page is linked further down this page.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Rochdale?
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
Oldham · Rossendale · Bury · Tameside · Burnley · Manchester
Provenance. Checked 18 August 2026 against rochdale.gov.uk, rochdale.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.