South Ayrshire bulky waste collection
Up to £55 for a bulky uplift of up to 7 items. Everything South Ayrshire will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 25 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the South Ayrshire 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 South Ayrshire 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 South Ayrshire collect
Will collect
- Sofas and armchairs
- Beds, mattresses and headboards
- Wardrobes and large furniture
- Fridges and freezers
- Washing machines and other white goods
- Carpets and rugs
Will not collect
- Liquids, glass, mirrors and windows
- Double glazed doors
- Concrete coal bunkers
- Pianos
- Heating and oil tanks
- Gas canisters
- Garage doors and safes
- Tyres and rubble
Access rules and limitations
- Items must be at the kerbside by 6am on collection day
- Maximum 7 items per booking
- Each item in a set, such as a bed base, mattress and headboard, is counted separately
- Upholstered items with rips must be taped over or kept apart from other items under POPs rules
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
Up to £55 for a bulky uplift of up to 7 items.
- Charged per item collected, up to a maximum of 7 items per booking, capped at £55
- Bagged waste counts as 1 item per 5 bags (10 bags = 2 items)
- Charges apply to all residents
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 South Ayrshire
Official links
South Ayrshire bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in South Ayrshire?
Up to £55 for a bulky uplift of up to 7 items. Charged per item collected, up to a maximum of 7 items per booking, capped at £55. Bagged waste counts as 1 item per 5 bags (10 bags = 2 items). Charges apply to all residents
Does a sofa or wardrobe count as one item for South Ayrshire's bulky waste charge?
Not always, some large items count as more than one. Bagged waste counts as 1 item per 5 bags (10 bags = 2 items). Check the exact count before booking if you're near a free-item limit or paying per item.
What bulky items will South Ayrshire collect?
Sofas and armchairs, Beds, mattresses and headboards, Wardrobes and large furniture, Fridges and freezers, Washing machines and other white goods, Carpets and rugs.
What won't South Ayrshire take?
Liquids, glass, mirrors and windows, Double glazed doors, Concrete coal bunkers, Pianos, Heating and oil tanks, Gas canisters, Garage doors and safes, Tyres and rubble.
How do I book a bulky waste collection in South Ayrshire?
To book in South Ayrshire: online. The official booking page is linked further down this page.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in South Ayrshire?
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
East Ayrshire · North Ayrshire · East Renfrewshire · Renfrewshire · Inverclyde · Glasgow City
Provenance. Checked 25 August 2026 against south-ayrshire.gov.uk, south-ayrshire.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.