Sheffield bulky waste collection
Bulky waste collection currently costs £38.90 for 1 to 3 items, £53.10 for 4 to 6 items, £72.90 for 7 to 9 items, and £92.10 for 10 to 12 items, per the council's own current bulky waste collection page.. Everything Sheffield will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 8 September 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Sheffield 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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield 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
- Non-domestic fixtures and fittings charged at a separate, higher minimum rate
If you cannot move the items yourself: A reduced-rate collection is available for residents receiving Housing Benefit, Income Support, Jobseeker's Allowance, Pension Credit or Employment Support Allowance, with charges starting from £10 for up to three items.
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
Bulky waste collection currently costs £38.90 for 1 to 3 items, £53.10 for 4 to 6 items, £72.90 for 7 to 9 items, and £92.10 for 10 to 12 items, per the council's own current bulky waste collection page..
- 1 to 3 items: £38.90
- 4 to 6 items: £53.10
- 7 to 9 items: £72.90
- 10 to 12 items: £92.10
- Non-domestic fixtures and fittings (including baths): minimum charge £129.70
- Reduced-rate service for residents on Housing Benefit, Income Support, Jobseeker's Allowance, Pension Credit or Employment Support Allowance
Free route: Free for tenants of Sheffield City Council or Acis, and for Together Housing, Great Places or Sanctuary tenants in a property transferred from Sheffield City Council; each eligible tenant can book one free collection of up to 12 items per rolling 12-month period.
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 Sheffield
Sheffield City Council
Phone: 0114 273 4567
Official links
Sheffield bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Sheffield?
Bulky waste collection currently costs £38.90 for 1 to 3 items, £53.10 for 4 to 6 items, £72.90 for 7 to 9 items, and £92.10 for 10 to 12 items, per the council's own current bulky waste collection page. 1 to 3 items: £38.90. 4 to 6 items: £53.10. 7 to 9 items: £72.90. 10 to 12 items: £92.10. Non-domestic fixtures and fittings (including baths): minimum charge £129.70. Reduced-rate service for residents on Housing Benefit, Income Support, Jobseeker's Allowance, Pension Credit or Employment Support Allowance. Free for tenants of Sheffield City Council or Acis, and for Together Housing, Great Places or Sanctuary tenants in a property transferred from Sheffield City Council; each eligible tenant can book one free collection of up to 12 items per rolling 12-month period.
What bulky items will Sheffield collect?
Sofas and armchairs, Mattresses and bed frames, Wardrobes and large furniture, Fridges and freezers, Washing machines and other white goods, Carpets and rugs. Sheffield 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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield?
To book in Sheffield: online. The official booking page is linked further down this page.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Sheffield?
A reduced-rate collection is available for residents receiving Housing Benefit, Income Support, Jobseeker's Allowance, Pension Credit or Employment Support Allowance, with charges starting from £10 for up to three items. 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
Barnsley · Rotherham · Wakefield · Kirklees · Leeds · Doncaster
Provenance. Checked 8 September 2026 against sheffield.gov.uk, sheffield.veolia.co.uk, thestar.co.uk, wasteservices.sheffield.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.