Worcester bulky waste collection
Standard paid collections are quicker; concessionary collections may involve a long wait, though no specific timescale is published.. Everything Worcester will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 8 September 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Worcester 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 Worcester 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 Worcester collect
Will collect
- Sofas and armchairs
- Mattresses and bed frames
- Wardrobes and large furniture
- Washing machines, cookers, microwaves and other white goods (excluding cooling appliances, see below)
- Carpets and rugs
Will not collect
- Fridges, freezers and other cooling appliances (suspended until further notice due to national capacity issues in recycling cooling appliances)
- Building or DIY waste (rubble, bricks, tiles)
- Bathroom suites and kitchen units
- Garden waste
- Hazardous waste, paint and chemicals
- Commercial or trade waste
Access rules and limitations
- Collections happen between 7am and 3.30pm; items can be left outside and you do not need to be present
- The crew will only take what was agreed and paid for at the time of booking
- Fridges, freezers and other cooling appliances are not currently accepted
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
Worcester had not published one clear headline price when we last checked; the booking flow prices your exact items. Use the official page below for a live quote.
Free route: The council mentions a concessionary collection route alongside the standard paid service, but says it may involve a long wait; eligibility and whether it is free or reduced-cost were not stated in the sources found.
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 Worcester
Worcester City Council
Worcester City Council, The Guildhall, High Street, Worcester WR1 2EY
Phone: 01905 722233
Official links
Worcester bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Worcester?
Worcester had not published a single clear price when we last checked. Use the official booking page for a live quote, and check our free-routes guide before paying. The council mentions a concessionary collection route alongside the standard paid service, but says it may involve a long wait; eligibility and whether it is free or reduced-cost were not stated in the sources found.
What bulky items will Worcester collect?
Sofas and armchairs, Mattresses and bed frames, Wardrobes and large furniture, Washing machines, cookers, microwaves and other white goods (excluding cooling appliances, see below), Carpets and rugs.
What won't Worcester take?
Fridges, freezers and other cooling appliances (suspended until further notice due to national capacity issues in recycling cooling appliances), Building or DIY waste (rubble, bricks, tiles), Bathroom suites and kitchen units, Garden waste, Hazardous waste, paint and chemicals, Commercial or trade waste.
How long is the wait for a collection in Worcester?
Standard paid collections are quicker; concessionary collections may involve a long wait, though no specific timescale is published.. Slots move with demand, so the booking page shows the real next date.
How do I book a bulky waste collection in Worcester?
To book in Worcester: online. The official booking page is linked further down this page. Once booked, the typical wait is standard paid collections are quicker; concessionary collections may involve a long wait, though no specific timescale is published..
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Worcester?
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
Malvern Hills · Wychavon · Wyre Forest · Bromsgrove · Redditch · Dudley
Provenance. Checked 8 September 2026 against worcester.gov.uk, selfserve.worcester.gov.uk, worcester.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.