Shetland Islands bulky waste collection
£37.00 for up to 6 items. Everything Shetland Islands will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Shetland Islands 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 Shetland Islands 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 Shetland Islands 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
- Items must be outside at the normal collection point by 7:30am on collection day
- Collections happen on Thursdays as per the collection schedule
- Staff cannot remove items from inside a property
- Maximum 6 items per standard collection
- A maximum of 3 large electrical appliances can be collected per property
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
£37.00 for up to 6 items.
- £37.00 for up to 6 items
- £74.00 for 7 to 12 items
- £18.50 concession rate for 6 items for means-tested benefit recipients
Free route: Concession rate for households on means-tested benefits
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 Shetland Islands
Shetland Islands Council
Official links
Shetland Islands bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Shetland Islands?
£37.00 for up to 6 items. £37.00 for up to 6 items. £74.00 for 7 to 12 items. £18.50 concession rate for 6 items for means-tested benefit recipients. Concession rate for households on means-tested benefits
What bulky items will Shetland Islands 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 Shetland Islands 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 Shetland Islands?
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
Orkney Islands · Aberdeen City · Aberdeenshire · Moray · Angus · Dundee City
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against shetland.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.