Kitchen and bathroom strip-out waste in Bristol
Here's where kitchen and bathroom waste can go in Bristol, checked against Bristol City Council and Bristol Waste Company pages on 30 October 2026.
- A fitter's or builder's waste is trade waste and the tips refuse it
- Sanitary ware (sinks, toilets) is £2.50 a bag at the tips
- Rubble is £3 a bag after the free allowance, and plasterboard £5 to £9
- Wood, metal, plastic pipes and guttering are free
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Who the tips are for
Bristol's recycling centres are for household waste from a Bristol home. The council says it is illegal to bring business, trade or construction waste, so waste a fitter or builder produces on your job is theirs to take away. Check their quote covers it. See rubble and building waste in Bristol for the DIY rules.
What the tips charge
| Waste | Charge |
|---|---|
| Sanitary ware (sink, toilet, pedestal) | £2.50 per bag |
| Rubble, tiles and soil beyond the allowance | £3 per bag or item |
| Clean plasterboard | £5 per sheet or bag |
| Plasterboard with other materials attached | £9 |
What is free
The Bristol Waste Company lists wood, metal, plastic windows and doors, plastic pipes and guttering, insulation and roofing felt as free to dispose of. The free allowance also covers one bulky or fitted item such as a sink or pedestal, up to 2m by 0.75m by 0.7m, within one load a week.
Council collection
The council bulky collection takes items that two people can carry and nothing over 2 metres long, but its list of what it does not collect includes building and DIY waste, so do not expect it to take rubble, plasterboard or tiles. It does not say whether it takes kitchen units, worktops or baths, so ring before you book. It also refuses paint and other liquids.
A private firm
For a whole kitchen or bathroom, a licensed builders' waste company brings its own vehicle and loads it. UK guide prices run £150 to £250 for a medium load.
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