South Tyneside bulky waste collection
£30 for up to 8 items. Everything South Tyneside 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 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.
- 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 Tyneside collect
Will collect
- Beds and wardrobes
- Sofas and armchairs
- White goods (fridges, freezers, washing machines)
- Other electricals such as computer equipment
- Items you would normally take with you if you moved house
Will not collect
- Building or DIY waste (rubble, bricks, tiles)
- Garden waste
- Hazardous waste, paint and chemicals
- Car parts and tyres
- Commercial or trade waste
Access rules and limitations
- Put items out by 7.30am on the collection day
- Collections happen between 7.30am and 5pm
- Only items you would normally take with you when moving house are collected
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
£30 for up to 8 items.
- £30.00 for up to 8 items (current rate)
- Previously £26.50 for up to 8 items; a 2022 trial halved this to measure the effect on fly-tipping, but the price was reinstated after the trial showed little impact
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?
£30 for up to 8 items. £30.00 for up to 8 items (current rate). Previously £26.50 for up to 8 items; a 2022 trial halved this to measure the effect on fly-tipping, but the price was reinstated after the trial showed little impact
What bulky items will South Tyneside collect?
Beds and wardrobes, Sofas and armchairs, White goods (fridges, freezers, washing machines), Other electricals such as computer equipment, Items you would normally take with you if you moved house.
What won't South Tyneside take?
Building or DIY waste (rubble, bricks, tiles), Garden waste, Hazardous waste, paint and chemicals, Car parts and tyres, Commercial or trade waste.
How do I book a bulky waste collection in South Tyneside?
To book in South Tyneside: online. The official booking page is linked further down this page.
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 25 August 2026 against southtyneside.gov.uk, southtyneside.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.