Wakefield bulky waste collection
£35 for up to 3 items. Everything Wakefield will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 18 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Wakefield 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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield 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
- Kerbside collection only, items must be placed at the kerb
- Maximum 3 items per booking
If you cannot move the items yourself: Assisted collections available if no one in the household can move items to the kerb; contact the council to discuss needs
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
£35 for up to 3 items.
- £35 per collection for up to 3 items
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 Wakefield
Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
Wakefield One, PO Box 700, Wakefield, WF1 2EB
Phone: 0345 8 506 506
Official links
Wakefield bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Wakefield?
£35 for up to 3 items. £35 per collection for up to 3 items
What bulky items will Wakefield collect?
Sofas and armchairs, Mattresses and bed frames, Wardrobes and large furniture, Fridges and freezers, Washing machines and other white goods, Carpets and rugs. We could not confirm Wakefield's own published item list, so this reflects what's typical elsewhere; the council page has the final word.
What won't Wakefield 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 Wakefield?
To book in Wakefield: online (Wakefield MyAccount form). The official booking page is linked further down this page.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Wakefield?
Assisted collections available if no one in the household can move items to the kerb; contact the council to discuss needs 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
Barnsley · Leeds · Rotherham · Sheffield · Doncaster · Kirklees
Provenance. Checked 18 August 2026 against wakefield.gov.uk, wakefield.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.