West Berkshire bulky waste collection
£66.50 for up to 5 items. Everything West Berkshire will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 18 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the West Berkshire 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 West Berkshire 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 West Berkshire collect
Will collect
- Sofas and armchairs
- Tables and chairs
- Mattresses and beds
- Fridges, freezers and fridge freezers
- Free standing furniture
Will not collect
- Fixtures and fittings such as fitted wardrobes
- Carpets
- Hazardous waste
- Commercial or business waste
- Clinical household waste
Access rules and limitations
- Items must be left out in the front garden by 6am on the collection day
- Collections are booked and paid for in advance
- Maximum 5 items per booking
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
£66.50 for up to 5 items.
- £66.50 for up to 5 large or bulky items
- Collections must be booked and paid for in advance
Free route: Items in good, reusable condition can be donated free to local charities such as the Community Furniture Project or British Heart Foundation instead of booking a paid 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 West Berkshire
West Berkshire Council
Council Offices, Market Street, Newbury, West Berkshire, RG14 5LD
Phone: 01635 551111
Official links
West Berkshire bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in West Berkshire?
£66.50 for up to 5 items. £66.50 for up to 5 large or bulky items. Collections must be booked and paid for in advance. Items in good, reusable condition can be donated free to local charities such as the Community Furniture Project or British Heart Foundation instead of booking a paid collection.
What bulky items will West Berkshire collect?
Sofas and armchairs, Tables and chairs, Mattresses and beds, Fridges, freezers and fridge freezers, Free standing furniture.
What won't West Berkshire take?
Fixtures and fittings such as fitted wardrobes, Carpets, Hazardous waste, Commercial or business waste, Clinical household waste.
How do I book a bulky waste collection in West Berkshire?
To book in West Berkshire: online. The official booking page is linked further down this page.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in West Berkshire?
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
Basingstoke and Deane · Vale of White Horse · South Oxfordshire · Oxford · Reading · Test Valley
Provenance. Checked 18 August 2026 against westberks.gov.uk, westberks.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.