Stoke-on-Trent bulky waste collection
£50.70 for 1 to 5 items. Everything Stoke-on-Trent will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent 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
- Asbestos
- Gas cylinders
- Fluorescent tubes
- Car batteries
- Tyres and paint tins
- More than 4 bags of rubble (20kg per bag limit)
Access rules and limitations
- Items cannot exceed 6ft by 4ft
- Maximum 4 bags of soil or rubble per collection, 20kg per bag
- Items must be accessible from the kerb
- Items can be left out from 7pm the night before collection
- Collections run between 7am and 3pm
- You can change the collection date up to 12pm the day before
- Only available to residential properties within the city boundary with an active council tax account
- Not available to businesses or landlords
- Non-refundable once booked
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
£50.70 for 1 to 5 items.
- £50.70 for 1 to 5 items
- £10.18 per extra item from the 6th item onwards
- £44.35 per electrical item
- Payment must be made at the time of booking to secure the collection
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 Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent City Council
Civic Centre, Glebe Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 1HH
Official links
Stoke-on-Trent bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Stoke-on-Trent?
£50.70 for 1 to 5 items. £50.70 for 1 to 5 items. £10.18 per extra item from the 6th item onwards. £44.35 per electrical item. Payment must be made at the time of booking to secure the collection
What bulky items will Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent take?
Asbestos, Gas cylinders, Fluorescent tubes, Car batteries, Tyres and paint tins, More than 4 bags of rubble (20kg per bag limit).
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Stoke-on-Trent?
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
Newcastle-under-Lyme · Stafford · Staffordshire Moorlands · Cannock Chase · East Staffordshire · South Staffordshire
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against stoke.gov.uk, stoke.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.