Stevenage bulky waste collection
From £51 for 1 to 3 items, up to £149 for 10 items. Everything Stevenage will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Stevenage 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 Stevenage 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 Stevenage collect
Will collect
- Cookers
- Carpets
- Dishwashers
- Vacuum cleaners
- Mattresses
- Tables
- Settees
- Wardrobes
- Washing machines
- Beds
- Bicycles
- Fridges and freezers
Will not collect
- Business or trade waste
- Builder's waste
- Kitchen units
- Bathroom suites
- Gas bottles
- Motor vehicle parts
- Asbestos
- Fencing
- Sheds and greenhouses
Access rules and limitations
- Items must be left outside the property; crews cannot collect from inside
- Collections happen between 7am and 12pm with no fixed time slot
- Only limited weekly slots are available so early booking is advised
- No refund if items are taken by someone else before the crew arrives
- Once a booking is placed, the item list cannot be amended
If you cannot move the items yourself: Items that fall outside the standard list can be arranged as an assessed collection by calling the depot on 01438 242323, priced after the contractor assesses the job
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
From £51 for 1 to 3 items, up to £149 for 10 items.
- £51 for 1 to 3 items, rising with item count to £149 for 10 items
- A concession rate of 20 to 25 percent off applies for residents on means-tested benefits, for bookings of 4 or more items
- 11 or more items need a quotation from the assessed collections team
- £12 administration fee if you cancel
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 Stevenage
Stevenage Borough Council
Phone: 01438 242242
Official links
Stevenage bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Stevenage?
From £51 for 1 to 3 items, up to £149 for 10 items. £51 for 1 to 3 items, rising with item count to £149 for 10 items. A concession rate of 20 to 25 percent off applies for residents on means-tested benefits, for bookings of 4 or more items. 11 or more items need a quotation from the assessed collections team. £12 administration fee if you cancel
What bulky items will Stevenage collect?
Cookers, Carpets, Dishwashers, Vacuum cleaners, Mattresses, Tables, Settees, Wardrobes, Washing machines, Beds, Bicycles, Fridges and freezers.
What won't Stevenage take?
Business or trade waste, Builder's waste, Kitchen units, Bathroom suites, Gas bottles, Motor vehicle parts, Asbestos, Fencing, Sheds and greenhouses.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Stevenage?
Items that fall outside the standard list can be arranged as an assessed collection by calling the depot on 01438 242323, priced after the contractor assesses the job 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
North Hertfordshire · Welwyn Hatfield · East Hertfordshire · St Albans · Broxbourne · Luton
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against stevenage.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.