West Devon bulky waste collection
A single item costs £31, and each additional item costs £16.. Everything West Devon will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 1 September 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the West Devon 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 Devon 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 Devon 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 put out from 7.30am on the day of collection, in an accessible place free of obstruction
- Residential properties only
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
A single item costs £31, and each additional item costs £16..
- Single item: £31
- Each additional item: £16
- Items are counted individually where practical, e.g. a bed frame and headboard together count as 1 item, a bed and mattress count as 2 items, a 3-piece suite counts as 3 items, and each white good (fridge, freezer, washing machine) counts as 1 item
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 Devon
West Devon Borough Council
Official links
West Devon bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in West Devon?
A single item costs £31, and each additional item costs £16. Single item: £31. Each additional item: £16. Items are counted individually where practical, e.g. a bed frame and headboard together count as 1 item, a bed and mattress count as 2 items, a 3-piece suite counts as 3 items, and each white good (fridge, freezer, washing machine) counts as 1 item
Does a sofa or wardrobe count as one item for West Devon's bulky waste charge?
Not always, some large items count as more than one. Items are counted individually where practical, e.g. a bed frame and headboard together count as 1 item, a bed and mattress count as 2 items, a 3-piece suite counts as 3 items, and each white good (fridge, freezer, washing machine) counts as 1 item. Check the exact count before booking if you're near a free-item limit or paying per item.
What bulky items will West Devon 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. We could not confirm West Devon's own published item list, so this reflects what's typical elsewhere; the council page has the final word.
What won't West Devon 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 West Devon?
To book in West Devon: online. The official booking page is linked further down this page.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in West Devon?
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
Plymouth · Torridge · South Hams · Teignbridge · North Devon · Mid Devon
Provenance. Checked 1 September 2026 against westdevon.gov.uk, westdevon.gov.uk, westdevon.fccenvironment.co.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.