Bulky waste collection

Get rid of unwanted household items

Before you book a collection

If your household furniture is in a good, clean and reusable condition, it may be eligible for a free collection by Renew North Tyneside – a local reuse shop operated by North Tyneside Council, SUEZ and North Tyneside Big Local.

This service is only available for household furniture, which must be:

  • Good condition – not broken, torn or damaged
  • Clean – not stained or soiled
  • Reusable – the item can be used by someone else
  • Safe – have appropriate fire safety labels attached and intact

Email recycle@northtyneside.gov.uk to enquire about a collection or find out more about what can be collected. Please note, photos of the items may be required to verify their condition.

Find recycling and reuse spaces

If it is household waste, you can take it to the tip to dispose of for free.

Council tenants are entitled to two free bulky waste collections per year. 

How much it will cost

Large loads or heavy items

£48 per item

This could be: 

  • a piano
  • bathroom suite
  • garage door
  • dismantled shed
  • large trampoline
  • or similar sized items

Large items

£12 per item

This could be:

  • an armchair
  • sofa
  • divan bed base (any size, not including mattress)
  • mattress
  • boiler
  • radiator
  • washing machine
  • or other similar sized item

Small items

  • Up to six items £12
  • Seven to 12 items £24
  • 13 to 18 items £36
  • Any more £48

This could be:

  • a vacuum cleaner
  • dining chair
  • microwave
  • ironing board
  • child's bike
  • or other similar sized items

Garden rubbish

Up to 6 bags £12 | Seven to 12 bags £24 | 13 to 18 bags £36

To arrange and pay for a collection

Contact our Envirolink team on 0345 2000 103

Before Collection

If you are leaving any furniture or fabric items out for collection, please cover them to prevent them becoming wet and too heavy to remove.

Sometimes, scrap men may remove some or all of the items before we can collect. Please be aware that no refunds for booked collections are available unless cancelled before 12 noon on the day before the collection date.