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Swindon bulky waste collection

£44 for up to 3 items. Everything Swindon will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.

Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site

£44
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£44 for up to 3 items
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Swindon Borough Council

Faster than the Swindon 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 Swindon 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.

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What Swindon collect

Will collect

  • Beds, wardrobes, desks, tables and bookcases
  • Washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers and microwaves
  • One mattress or upholstered seating item per collection
  • BBQs, bikes and garden furniture
  • Trampolines (dismantled) and kayaks

Will not collect

  • DIY or building waste (plasterboard, tiles, kitchen units, bathroom suites)
  • Hazardous materials (asbestos, gas cylinders, fire extinguishers)
  • Garden structures (sheds, greenhouses, fencing)
  • Pianos
  • General rubbish or refuse sacks
  • Car parts
  • Commercial or business waste

Access rules and limitations

  • No house or garden clearances
  • Collection from front of property only, near the highway
  • Items must be clearly visible and accessible
  • Non-refundable fees, though dates/items can be amended
  • Nothing collected from inside garages, sheds or back gardens

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

£44 for up to 3 items.

  • £44.00 standard rate for up to 3 items
  • £34.50 concession rate for residents on 80% Council Tax Support
  • Up to 3 separate collection requests allowed, maximum £132 total and 5 items per booking

Before paying for a fridge, sofa or anything reusable, check the free collection routes: charity reuse crews collect good furniture at no cost.

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Swindon Borough Council

Swindon bulky waste FAQ

How much does bulky waste collection cost in Swindon?

£44 for up to 3 items. £44.00 standard rate for up to 3 items. £34.50 concession rate for residents on 80% Council Tax Support. Up to 3 separate collection requests allowed, maximum £132 total and 5 items per booking

What bulky items will Swindon collect?

Beds, wardrobes, desks, tables and bookcases, Washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers and microwaves, One mattress or upholstered seating item per collection, BBQs, bikes and garden furniture, Trampolines (dismantled) and kayaks.

What won't Swindon take?

DIY or building waste (plasterboard, tiles, kitchen units, bathroom suites), Hazardous materials (asbestos, gas cylinders, fire extinguishers), Garden structures (sheds, greenhouses, fencing), Pianos, General rubbish or refuse sacks, Car parts, Commercial or business waste.

What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Swindon?

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.

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Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against swindon.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.