Tamworth bulky waste collection
£20 for the first item, £9 per additional item. Everything Tamworth will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Tamworth 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 Tamworth 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 Tamworth collect
Will collect
- Beds, sofas and similar bulky household furniture up to 190cm (75 inches) long
Will not collect
- Building and DIY waste such as rubble, bricks and tiles
- Bathroom suites and fitted kitchen units
- Hazardous waste, paint, chemicals and gas bottles
- Car parts and tyres
- Commercial or trade waste
Access rules and limitations
- Items must be liftable by two people
- Items must be outside the property before 6am on collection day
- Council cannot collect from inside properties
- Bookings available up to one month in advance
- Payment is non-refundable
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
£20 for the first item, £9 per additional item.
- £20 for the first item
- £9 for each additional item
- Up to 4 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.
Book with Tamworth
Tamworth Borough Council
Tamworth Borough Council, Marmion House, Lichfield Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7BZ
Phone: 01827 709709
Official links
Tamworth bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Tamworth?
£20 for the first item, £9 per additional item. £20 for the first item. £9 for each additional item. Up to 4 items per booking
What bulky items will Tamworth collect?
Beds, sofas and similar bulky household furniture up to 190cm (75 inches) long. We could not confirm Tamworth's own published item list, so this reflects what's typical elsewhere; the council page has the final word.
What won't Tamworth take?
Building and DIY waste such as rubble, bricks and tiles, Bathroom suites and fitted kitchen units, Hazardous waste, paint, chemicals and gas bottles, Car parts and tyres, Commercial or trade waste.
How do I book a bulky waste collection in Tamworth?
To book in Tamworth: online. The official booking page is linked further down this page.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Tamworth?
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
North Warwickshire · Lichfield · Solihull · Nuneaton and Bedworth · Birmingham · Coventry
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against lichfielddc.gov.uk, tamworth.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.