Wigan bulky waste collection
2 free collections a year (up to 5 items each), then £27 per extra collection. Bookings taken up to 5 weeks ahead on a rolling daily basis; no fixed wait time published. Everything Wigan will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Wigan 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 Wigan 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.
Get your WasteSpeed dateWhat Wigan collect
Will collect
- Sofas, wardrobes and beds
- Tables and chairs
- Carpets, mirrors and suitcases
- Bicycles and toys
- Cookers, fridges, freezers, washing machines and dishwashers
- TVs, computers and small electrical items
- Lawnmowers, garden furniture and BBQs (without gas bottles)
Will not collect
- Structural materials such as bricks, tiles, wood, doors and flooring
- Bathroom suites
- Pianos
- Ladders
- Rubble and garden waste
- Sheds, gas bottles and hazardous chemicals
- Car parts
Access rules and limitations
- Maximum 5 items per collection
- Items must be covered and outside by 6am on collection day
- Crews will not enter your property
- Bookings open up to 5 weeks ahead and fill up on a rolling daily basis
If you cannot move the items yourself: Separate assisted bin collection scheme for residents with no one else in the household able to bring bins or items to the collection point, applied for online, a council officer may visit to check eligibility, free of charge
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.
Charges in detail
2 free collections a year (up to 5 items each), then £27 per extra collection.
- First 2 collections per property in a rolling 12-month period are free, up to 5 items each
- Further collections cost £27 for up to 5 items
Free route: 2 free bulky waste collections per property every 12 months, each covering up to 5 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 Wigan
Official links
Wigan bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Wigan?
2 free collections a year (up to 5 items each), then £27 per extra collection. First 2 collections per property in a rolling 12-month period are free, up to 5 items each. Further collections cost £27 for up to 5 items. 2 free bulky waste collections per property every 12 months, each covering up to 5 items
What bulky items will Wigan collect?
Sofas, wardrobes and beds, Tables and chairs, Carpets, mirrors and suitcases, Bicycles and toys, Cookers, fridges, freezers, washing machines and dishwashers, TVs, computers and small electrical items, Lawnmowers, garden furniture and BBQs (without gas bottles).
What won't Wigan take?
Structural materials such as bricks, tiles, wood, doors and flooring, Bathroom suites, Pianos, Ladders, Rubble and garden waste, Sheds, gas bottles and hazardous chemicals, Car parts.
How long is the wait for a collection in Wigan?
Bookings taken up to 5 weeks ahead on a rolling daily basis; no fixed wait time published. Slots move with demand, so the booking page shows the real next date.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Wigan?
Separate assisted bin collection scheme for residents with no one else in the household able to bring bins or items to the collection point, applied for online, a council officer may visit to check eligibility, free of charge 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
Warrington · Bolton · St. Helens · Chorley · Blackburn with Darwen · Halton
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against wigan.gov.uk, wigan.gov.uk, wigan.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.