Torridge bulky waste collection
Up to 9 weeks in some areas for white goods, metal items, sofas and chairs (search-reported, not directly confirmed on the page). Everything Torridge will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 8 September 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Torridge 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 Torridge 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 Torridge collect
Will collect
- Sofas, armchairs and other upholstered furniture
- Mattresses and bed frames
- Wardrobes, tables and large furniture
- Fridges and freezers
- Washing machines, cookers and other white goods
- Carpets and rugs
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 kerbside; crews cannot collect from inside, garages, driveways or gardens
- Sofas collected on a separate vehicle and running longer waits in some areas
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
Torridge had not published one clear headline price when we last checked; the booking flow prices your exact items. Use the official page below for a live quote.
Free route: Many bulky items can be taken free of charge to Household Waste Recycling Centres
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 Torridge
Official links
Torridge bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Torridge?
Torridge had not published a single clear price when we last checked. Use the official booking page for a live quote, and check our free-routes guide before paying. Many bulky items can be taken free of charge to Household Waste Recycling Centres
What bulky items will Torridge collect?
Sofas, armchairs and other upholstered furniture, Mattresses and bed frames, Wardrobes, tables and large furniture, Fridges and freezers, Washing machines, cookers and other white goods, Carpets and rugs. This is the range most councils collect, not a list confirmed from Torridge's own page; check before booking.
What won't Torridge 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 long is the wait for a collection in Torridge?
Up to 9 weeks in some areas for white goods, metal items, sofas and chairs (search-reported, not directly confirmed on the page). Slots move with demand, so the booking page shows the real next date.
How do I book a bulky waste collection in Torridge?
To book in Torridge: online. The official booking page is linked further down this page. Once booked, the typical wait is up to 9 weeks in some areas for white goods, metal items, sofas and chairs (search-reported, not directly confirmed on the page).
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Torridge?
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
West Devon · North Devon · Plymouth · Teignbridge · South Hams · Mid Devon
Provenance. Checked 8 September 2026 against torridge.gov.uk, torridge.gov.uk, democracy.torridge.gov.uk, torridge.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.