Swale bulky waste collection
£34.70 for up to 4 bulky items, plus £6 if the collection includes upholstered seating. Everything Swale will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 18 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Swale 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 Swale 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 Swale 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 collect from outside the property only, not from sheds or garages
If you cannot move the items yourself: Assisted collections can be arranged for residents unable to put items out themselves; call Customer Service on 01795 417888 (proof of eligibility, such as a disability benefit claim, may be requested)
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
£34.70 for up to 4 bulky items, plus £6 if the collection includes upholstered seating.
- £34.70 for up to 4 bulky items
- £34.70 per item for white goods
- Extra £6 if the collection includes upholstered seating such as a sofa or armchair
Free route: One small electrical item, such as a kettle or toaster, is collected free alongside a booked paid bulky 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 Swale
Official links
Swale bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Swale?
£34.70 for up to 4 bulky items, plus £6 if the collection includes upholstered seating. £34.70 for up to 4 bulky items. £34.70 per item for white goods. Extra £6 if the collection includes upholstered seating such as a sofa or armchair. One small electrical item, such as a kettle or toaster, is collected free alongside a booked paid bulky collection
What bulky items will Swale 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 range most councils collect, not a list confirmed from Swale's own page; check before booking.
What won't Swale 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.
How do I book a bulky waste collection in Swale?
To book in Swale: online. The official booking page is linked further down this page.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Swale?
Assisted collections can be arranged for residents unable to put items out themselves; call Customer Service on 01795 417888 (proof of eligibility, such as a disability benefit claim, may be requested) 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
Ashford · Maidstone · Medway · Canterbury · Folkestone and Hythe · Gravesham
Provenance. Checked 18 August 2026 against swale.gov.uk, swale.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.