St. Helens bulky waste collection
£27 for 3 items, £8.30 per additional standard item. Everything St. Helens will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the St. Helens 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 St. Helens 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 St. Helens 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
- Crews will not enter the household, items must be left outside
- Items must be at ground level (front or back garden, or driveway)
- Maximum item size 6ft by 4ft
- Access must not be blocked by parked cars or locked gates
- Flats: items should be left at the communal bin store
- Cancellations need 2 working days' notice before the collection date
- Damaged upholstered items must be sealed in plastic sheeting or fully taped, due to Persistent Organic Pollutants regulations
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
£27 for 3 items, £8.30 per additional standard item.
- £27.00 for 3 items
- £8.30 per additional standard item
- £18.50 per electrical item, fridge or freezer (maximum 2 per appointment)
- £18.50 per upholstered furniture item
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 St. Helens
St Helens Council
Customer Service Hub, Town Hall, Victoria Square, St Helens, WA10 1HP
Phone: 01744 676789
Official links
St. Helens bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in St. Helens?
£27 for 3 items, £8.30 per additional standard item. £27.00 for 3 items. £8.30 per additional standard item. £18.50 per electrical item, fridge or freezer (maximum 2 per appointment). £18.50 per upholstered furniture item
What bulky items will St. Helens 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 St. Helens 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 St. Helens?
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
Knowsley · Halton · Wigan · Warrington · Liverpool · Chorley
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against sthelens.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.