Council disposal costs in England
Published council tariffs, with their item allowances and eligibility conditions. These examples are not a national average or a private collection quote.
Bulky waste collection charges
Compare the whole package: price, number of items, free entitlement and extra-item charges. Councils can count dismantled parts differently.
Read the detailed guide ↗Recycling centre charges
Check the exact centre’s current tariff and material list. A general statement that household waste is free does not answer every material-specific question.
Read the detailed guide ↗DIY waste charges and allowances
England introduced free disposal for qualifying small amounts of household DIY waste. Check the current limits and conditions before bringing larger quantities.
Read the detailed guide ↗Garden waste collection charges
Check the annual or seasonal subscription, the container allowance and any additional-bin charges on the council website.
Read the detailed guide ↗Special waste disposal charges
Special materials can have appointment, quantity or tariff conditions. We do not infer a charge where the responsible authority has not published one.
Read the detailed guide ↗Free and discounted collections
Free annual collections and concessions have different eligibility and frequency rules. Confirm which entitlement applies to your household.
Read the detailed guide ↗How we compare disposal costs
We record the published tariff and included quantity together, link its source and show the verification date. We do not divide a multi-item booking into an advertised single-item price.
Read the detailed guide ↗| Council | Paid package | Free entitlement |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds City Council ↗ | £30per paid collection · up to 5 items | One free collection per financial year; a maximum of four collections. Further concessions have eligibility conditions. |
| Westminster City Council ↗ | £36per collection · up to 6 items | Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support recipients can qualify for one free collection of up to six items every 90 days. |
| Manchester City Council ↗ | £32per paid collection · up to 3 items | One free collection of up to three items per 365-day period. Paid collection of up to six items costs £64. |
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