Oldham bulky waste collection: price and rules
Oldham Council changed its bulky waste prices in April 2026. Here is how it works now, checked against Oldham Council and Recycle for Greater Manchester pages on 2 November 2026.
- £10 per item since 1 April 2026, and £5 for selected smaller items
- Only for broken or damaged furniture and electricals that cannot be re-used or donated
- Items must be outside on the day. Crews will not come into your home
- No refund if items are not out on time
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Price
| Item | Price from 1 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Standard bulky item | £10 each |
| Selected smaller household items | £5 each |
Oldham Council announced the change in March 2026, saying there are no extra charges for specific items any more and that some smaller electrical items cost £5. Before April it was £23 for up to three items, with extra charges for fridge freezers. Book online or on 0161 770 6644. Prices checked against Oldham Council and Recycle for Greater Manchester pages on 2 November 2026.
What it is for
Oldham's bulky page says the service is for broken or damaged furniture and electrical items that cannot be re-used, sold or donated. Furniture in good condition is meant to go to charity or reuse instead. Bags of household rubbish that fit in your bins are not part of the service.
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- Everything must be outside your home on the collection day
- The crew cannot enter your property, so heavy items need carrying out first
- If the items are not out on time, you do not get a refund
When a private collection is better
£10 an item soon adds up: five items is £50. A licensed company may be worth it if you have a mixed load, items still inside or upstairs, or rubbish the council will not take, such as building waste. See house clearance in Oldham or single item removal.
Heavy items still inside?
A licensed Oldham company can carry them out and take them away.
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