South Tyneside bulky waste collection
Everything South Tyneside will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the South Tyneside 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 Tyneside 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 South Tyneside 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
Charges in detail
South Tyneside had not published one clear headline price when we last checked; the booking flow prices your exact items. Use the official page below for a live quote.
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 Tyneside
South Tyneside Council
Town Hall and Civic Offices, Westoe Road, South Shields, NE33 2RL
Phone: 0191 427 7000
Official links
South Tyneside bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in South Tyneside?
South Tyneside had not published a single clear price when we last checked. Use the official booking page for a live quote, and check our free-routes guide before paying.
What bulky items will South Tyneside 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 South Tyneside 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 South Tyneside?
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
Sunderland · North Tyneside · Newcastle upon Tyne · Gateshead · Hartlepool · Stockton-on-Tees
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against portal.southtyneside.info, en.wikipedia.org, 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.