What is the Bulky Goods Collection Service?
It is a service intended for householders who wish to dispose of individual household items such as furniture or large electrical items.
View a list of items commonly collected and the associated charge
Who can avail of the Bulky Goods Collection Service?
Persons living in a residential property in Galway City can avail of the service. The service is not available to commercial properties.
What types of items can be collected as part of the Bulky Goods Service?
Household and electrical items. Please see list below.
| Item | Charge |
| Armchair | €9.00 |
| Basketball Hoop | €18.00 |
| Barbeque | €9.00 |
| Bath | €18.00 |
| Bed (double) | €18.00 |
| Bed (single) | €9.00 |
| Bed side locker | €9.00 |
| Bicycle | €9.00 |
| Buggy/cot/pram | €9.00 |
| Carpet (floor mat) | €9.00 |
| Carpet (roll) | €22.50 |
| Chair/stool | €9.00 |
| Chest of drawers | €18.00 |
| Coffee table | €9.00 |
| Couch | €18.00 |
| Dog Kennel | €18.00 |
| Hot Water Cylinder | €18.00 |
| Ironing Board | €9.00 |
| Mattress (double) | €18.00 |
| Mattress (single) | €9.00 |
| Oil Heater (steel) | €18.00 |
| Paddle Pool | €9.00 |
| Parasol | €18.00 |
| Plastic Mirror | €9.00 |
| Radiator | €9.00 |
| Scooter | €9.00 |
| Shelving Unit | €9.00 |
| Shower Tray | €9.00 |
| Stair Gate | €9.00 |
| Stepladder | €9.00 |
| Swing/Clothes Horse | €18.00 |
| Timber Flooring (bundle - contact 091-536400 to query larger quantities) | €9.00 |
| Toilet | €9.00 |
| Trampoline | €18.00 |
| TV Stand | €9.00 |
| Wardrobe | €18.00 |
| Wash Hand Basin/Sink | €9.00 |
| Window Frame – (no glass) | €18.00 |
| 3-6 Small Items (pots, pans etc) | €9.00 |
| Fireplace | €52.50 |
| Piano | €52.50 |
| Electrical Items | |
| Item | Charge |
| 1-4 Small Items (hair dryers/ dvd players/ keyboards/ playstation/ phones/ vcr/ kettle) | €7.50 |
| Washing Machine | €7.50 |
| Fridge | €7.50 |
| Dishwasher | €7.50 |
| Dryer | €7.50 |
| Television | €7.50 |
| Computer Screen | €7.50 |
| Microwave | €7.50 |
| Vacuum Cleaner | €7.50 |
| Printer | €7.50 |
What is the date of the next Bulky Goods Collection?
Bulky Goods collections take place each Tuesday.
Collections must be booked in advance and the collection of electrical items is undertaken separately from that of general furniture items. To book a bulky goods collection please contact the Customer Service Team.
Bulky Goods Collection Schedule/ Calendar 2025
2025 Collection Dates
- January
07/01/2025
14/01/2025
21/01/2025
28/01/2025
- February
04/02/2025
11/02/2025
18/02/2025
25/02/2025
- March
04/03/2025
11/03/2025
18/03/2025
25/03/2025
- April
01/04/2025
08/04/2025
15/04/2025
22/04/2025
29/04/2025
- May
06/05/2025
13/05/2025
20/05/2025
27/05/2025
- June
03/06/2025
10/06/2025
17/06/2025
24/06/2025
- July
01/07/2025
08/07/2025
15/07/2025
22/07/2025
29/07/2025
- August
05/08/2025
12/08/2025
19/08/2025
26/08/2025
- September
02/09/2025
09/09/2025
16/09/2025
23/09/2025
30/09/2025
- October
07/10/2025
14/10/2025
21/10/2025
28/10/2025
- November
04/11/2025
11/11/2025
18/11/2025
25/11/2025
- December
02/12/2025
09/12/2025
16/12/2025
**Please note the following:
No collection on race week
No collection on 23rd and 30th December 2025
“The next Annual Hazardous Waste event will take place at Ballybrit Racecourse in 2025.
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- Note that this schedule is subject to change and should be confirmed by contacting the Galway City Council Customer Service Team
What is the cost of collection?
The cost of the collection varies depending on the items you wish to have collected.
Click here to see a list of common items and their associated charge.Bulky Good Price List
Item Charge Armchair €9.00 Basketball Hoop €18.00 Barbeque €9.00 Bath €18.00 Bed (double) €18.00 Bed (single) €9.00 Bed side locker €9.00 Bicycle €9.00 Buggy/cot/pram €9.00 Carpet (floor mat) €9.00 Carpet (roll) €22.50 Chair/stool €9.00 Chest of drawers €18.00 Coffee table €9.00 Couch €18.00 Dog Kennel €18.00 Hot Water Cylinder €18.00 Ironing Board €9.00 Mattress (double) €18.00 Mattress (single) €9.00 Oil Heater (steel) €18.00 Paddle Pool €9.00 Parasol €18.00 Plastic Mirror €9.00 Radiator €9.00 Scooter €9.00 Shelving Unit €9.00 Shower Tray €9.00 Stair Gate €9.00 Stepladder €9.00 Swing/Clothes Horse €18.00 Timber Flooring (bundle - contact 091-536400 to query larger quantities) €9.00 Toilet €9.00 Trampoline €18.00 TV Stand €9.00 Wardrobe €18.00 Wash Hand Basin/Sink €9.00 Window Frame – (no glass) €18.00 3-6 Small Items (pots, pans etc) €9.00 Fireplace €52.50 Piano €52.50 Electrical Items Item Charge 1-4 Small Items (hair dryers/ dvd players/ keyboards/ playstation/ phones/ vcr/ kettle) €7.50 Washing Machine €7.50 Fridge €7.50 Dishwasher €7.50 Dryer €7.50 Television €7.50 Computer Screen €7.50 Microwave €7.50 Vacuum Cleaner €7.50 Printer €7.50 * If you wish to have an item collected and it is not listed above, please contact Galway City Council’s Customer Service Team to confirm if the item can be collected and the charge for the collection.
How should I present my items for collection?
Items should be left to the front of your property or as close as is possible to the front access gate by 8am on the morning of the collection. Items should be covered with plastic to protect them from rain damage - particularly items that are not waterproof such as mattresses or suites of furniture. We will endeavour to collect your items between 8am and 5.30pm on the designated collection date.
Customer should note the following:
- Galway city council staff will not collect items that are not presented as close as possible to the front access point of the dwelling.
- Only items that are paid and accounted for will be collected.
Can I cancel my Bulky Goods Collection?
Bulky Goods collection orders may be cancelled no later than 4pm on the Friday evening prior to the Tuesday collection date by contacting Customer Service.
Please note that all payments are non refundable.Is there an alternative option for disposing of household or electrical items?
Yes – customers have the option of disposing of unwanted household or electrical items, free of charge, by bringing them to Galway City Council’s recycling centre in the Liosbán Industrial Estate.
Please click here for more detail on the recycling centre service.Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) may also be disposed of as follows:
Retailers are obliged to accept back electrical and electronic items free of charge on a like for like basis (i.e. If you purchase a kettle, the shop you purchase from are obliged to take back the old kettle if you wish to dispose of it).
For more information on disposing WEEE, please see our WEEE FAQ or visit http://www.weeeireland.ie