Local Council Bulky Waste Collections

Honest advice on the most cost-effective way to dispose of your bulky household items.

Honest Advice

Your Options, Explained

At Mad Movers, we believe in providing honest advice and helping customers find the most suitable and cost-effective solution.

If you’re a homeowner or tenant looking to dispose of a small number of bulky household items such as sofas, mattresses, fridges, freezers, washing machines or furniture, your local council may offer a collection service at a lower cost than a private waste carrier.

Council bulky waste collections are generally intended for domestic households only and are usually not available for businesses, landlords, letting agents, commercial premises, HMO operators or property clearance projects.

If you require a fast collection, a full house clearance, landlord clearance, commercial waste removal, or labour to remove items from inside a property, Mad Movers may be the better option.

Please Note: The council collection information and pricing shown on this page was correct at the time of our research. Collection services, accepted items, eligibility criteria and charges may change without notice. We recommend checking directly with your local council before making a booking.

We believe customers should have all the available options. If a council collection is the most cost-effective solution for your circumstances, we’re happy to point you in the right direction. If you need a faster collection, labour assistance, or a service for landlords, businesses, HMOs or property clearances, we’d be pleased to provide a free quote.

Council Services

Councils Near You

Coventry City Council

Coventry City Council offers a bulky household waste collection service for domestic properties. Current charges are:

Up to 5 items – £21.25

Additional items (up to 10 total) – £4.00 per item

Discounted rates available for some pensioners and benefit recipients.

Suitable items include: Sofas, mattresses, fridges and freezers, washing machines, furniture, electrical appliances.

This service is for household customers only.

Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council

Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council provides bulky waste collections for residents within the borough. Current charges are:

1 item – £34.00

5 items – £48.00

10 items – £65.50

Items must be left outside for collection and the council will not enter the property. The service excludes businesses and commercial customers.

Rugby Borough Council

Rugby Borough Council offers a bulky household waste collection service. Current charges are:

Up to 3 items – £40.00

Additional items (up to 6 total) – £5.00 each

Due to demand, waiting times can sometimes be several weeks and items must usually be left at the property’s collection point.

Warwick District Council

Warwick District Council also operates a bulky waste collection service for household residents. If you live in:

  • Warwick
  • Leamington Spa
  • Kenilworth
  • Whitnash

It may be worth checking their current bulky waste collection service and charges before booking a private collection.

North Warwickshire Borough Council

Residents in the following areas can access North Warwickshire Borough Council’s bulky waste collection service for qualifying household items:

  • Atherstone
  • Coleshill
  • Polesworth
  • Kingsbury
  • Water Orton

Charges and accepted items vary, so we recommend checking directly with the council before booking.

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Solihull Council provides a chargeable bulky waste collection service. Current charges are:

1 item – £42.00

2–3 items – £47.00

4–5 items – £57.50

6 items – £63.00

Items must be presented outside the property for collection. Garden waste is not accepted as part of the bulky waste collection service.

When We're The Better Choice

When Mad Movers Might Be The Better Choice

Whilst council collections can be excellent value for domestic customers with a small number of items, our service may be more suitable when:

  • You need a same-day or next-day collection
  • The items need carrying from inside the property
  • You are a landlord or letting agent
  • You manage HMOs or commercial properties
  • You need a house, garage or office clearance
  • You have large volumes of waste
  • You require dismantling or labour as part of the service
  • You need flexible collection times

If you’re unsure which option is best, feel free to contact us. We’ll always give honest advice and point you towards the most suitable solution for your situation.

Need It Gone Faster?

Most council collections require items to be left outside and collection dates may be several days or weeks away. If you need a quicker service, contact Mad Movers today for a free quote.

Disclaimer: Whilst we make every effort to keep this information up to date, council bulky waste collection services and prices can change. All information on this page was correct at the time of our research and is provided for guidance only. Please refer to your local council’s website for the latest information and current charges.