South Hams bulky waste collection
£25 per item, booked and charged per item with no stated cap on the total number of items. Weekly collection round (Wednesdays); booking slots available up to 12 weeks ahead. Everything South Hams will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 8 September 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the South Hams 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 Hams 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 Hams collect
Will collect
- Sofas, armchairs and other upholstered furniture
- Mattresses and bed frames
- Wardrobes, tables and large furniture
- Fridges and freezers
- Washing machines, cookers and other white goods
- Carpets and rugs
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
- Collections run every Wednesday; a date can be booked up to 12 weeks in advance
- Items must be outside the property by 7am on collection day
- Residential households only, not business or commercial waste
- For flats, items must be left in the communal bin area
- Maximum of 3 fridges or freezers per collection
- The resident is responsible for giving any access codes or key details needed at booking
If you cannot move the items yourself: Free assisted collection service for residents who are infirm, disabled, or have a medical reason and cannot bring items to the collection point themselves
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
£25 per item, booked and charged per item with no stated cap on the total number of items.
- £25 per item
- Booked per item, for example a bed and mattress count as two items, not one
- Maximum of 3 fridges or freezers per collection (any mix of the two)
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 Hams
South Hams District Council
Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5NE
Phone: 01803 861234
Official links
South Hams bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in South Hams?
£25 per item, booked and charged per item with no stated cap on the total number of items. £25 per item. Booked per item, for example a bed and mattress count as two items, not one. Maximum of 3 fridges or freezers per collection (any mix of the two)
Does a sofa or wardrobe count as one item for South Hams's bulky waste charge?
Not always, some large items count as more than one. Booked per item, for example a bed and mattress count as two items, not one. Check the exact count before booking if you're near a free-item limit or paying per item.
What bulky items will South Hams collect?
Sofas, armchairs and other upholstered furniture, Mattresses and bed frames, Wardrobes, tables and large furniture, Fridges and freezers, Washing machines, cookers and other white goods, Carpets and rugs. We could not confirm South Hams's own published item list, so this reflects what's typical elsewhere; the council page has the final word.
What won't South Hams 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.
How long is the wait for a collection in South Hams?
Weekly collection round (Wednesdays); booking slots available up to 12 weeks ahead. Slots move with demand, so the booking page shows the real next date.
How do I book a bulky waste collection in South Hams?
To book in South Hams: online. The official booking page is linked further down this page. Once booked, the typical wait is weekly collection round (wednesdays); booking slots available up to 12 weeks ahead.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in South Hams?
Free assisted collection service for residents who are infirm, disabled, or have a medical reason and cannot bring items to the collection point themselves 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
Teignbridge · Plymouth · Torbay · West Devon · Exeter · Mid Devon
Provenance. Checked 8 September 2026 against southhams.gov.uk, waste.southhams.gov.uk, southhams.gov.uk, southhams.gov.uk, southhams-today.co.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.