West Northamptonshire bulky waste collection
£20 for 1 item, £35 for 2 to 3 items, £55 for 4 to 6 items. Everything West Northamptonshire will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 8 September 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the West Northamptonshire 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 Northamptonshire 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 Northamptonshire collect
Will collect
- Sofas and mattresses
- Washing machines and fridges
- Bicycles
- Lawnmowers (non-petrol only)
- Furniture and appliances
- Garden equipment
Will not collect
- Asbestos
- Bathroom fixtures
- Boilers
- Petrol-powered equipment
- Mirrors
- Sheds
- Windows
Access rules and limitations
- Items must be placed near the kerbside by 6:30am on collection day
- Upholstered items require legal fire labels and may be collected separately
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 1 item, £35 for 2 to 3 items, £55 for 4 to 6 items.
- 1 item: £20
- 2 to 3 items: £35
- 4 to 6 items: £55
- Composite items such as a 3-piece suite or a bedstead and mattress count as multiple items
- Payment is non-refundable
Free route: Charities including Spencer Contact, Daventry Contact, British Heart Foundation and the Salvation Army offer free collection of reusable furniture in good condition.
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 Northamptonshire
West Northamptonshire Council
One Angel Square, 4 Angel Street, Northampton, NN1 1ED
Phone: 0300 126 7000
Official links
West Northamptonshire bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in West Northamptonshire?
£20 for 1 item, £35 for 2 to 3 items, £55 for 4 to 6 items. 1 item: £20. 2 to 3 items: £35. 4 to 6 items: £55. Composite items such as a 3-piece suite or a bedstead and mattress count as multiple items. Payment is non-refundable. Charities including Spencer Contact, Daventry Contact, British Heart Foundation and the Salvation Army offer free collection of reusable furniture in good condition.
Does a sofa or wardrobe count as one item for West Northamptonshire's bulky waste charge?
Not always, some large items count as more than one. Composite items such as a 3-piece suite or a bedstead and mattress count as multiple items. Check the exact count before booking if you're near a free-item limit or paying per item.
What bulky items will West Northamptonshire collect?
Sofas and mattresses, Washing machines and fridges, Bicycles, Lawnmowers (non-petrol only), Furniture and appliances, Garden equipment.
What won't West Northamptonshire take?
Asbestos, Bathroom fixtures, Boilers, Petrol-powered equipment, Mirrors, Sheds, Windows.
How do I book a bulky waste collection in West Northamptonshire?
To book in West Northamptonshire: online. The official booking page is linked further down this page.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in West Northamptonshire?
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
Harborough · Oadby and Wigston · Blaby · Leicester · North Northamptonshire · Charnwood
Provenance. Checked 8 September 2026 against westnorthants.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.