Barking and Dagenham bulky waste collection
Free for up to 4 items under a current pilot scheme. Up to 4 weeks for a booking slot, due to high demand under the pilot scheme. Everything Barking and Dagenham will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Barking and Dagenham queue
Don't want to wait? Can't lift to kerbside? WasteSpeed collect in your area on a scheduled day each week, from £199.
Council crews in Barking and Dagenham collect from the kerbside only. WasteSpeed's two-person crew carry from any room of the house, on a scheduled day each week, price fixed before we arrive.
- Exact price shown before you pay
- Full refund until 6pm the evening before
- Any room, any stairs, two-person crew
- Reuse first, landfill last
What Barking and Dagenham collect
Will collect
- Sofas and armchairs
- Mattresses and bed frames
- Wardrobes and large furniture
- Fridges and freezers
- Washing machines and other white goods
- Carpets and rugs
- Televisions
Will not collect
- Building or DIY waste (rubble, bricks, tiles)
- Bathroom suites and kitchen units
- Garden waste
- Hazardous waste, paint and chemicals
- Car parts and tyres
- Commercial or trade waste
Access rules and limitations
- Items must be at the front boundary before 6am on collection day
- Crews cannot collect from back gardens or service alleys
- Items over 6 feet must be dismantled before collection
- Maximum 4 items per collection under the current pilot
- Bookings can be rescheduled or cancelled only up to 2 working days before collection, with no refunds
- In blocks of flats, bulky collection is only included if you pay for a caretaking service charge
Kerbside-only rules are the norm across the UK; crews are not insured to enter your home. If nobody can get your items outside, see your options when you can't lift it.
No lifting at all with WasteSpeed: a two-person crew carry from any room of the house, on your area's route day each week, from £199. Book online →
Charges in detail
Free for up to 4 items under a current pilot scheme.
- Free collection of up to 4 items under a council pilot scheme
- The standard £35 fee has been removed under the Fair Funding Settlement
- Extra items can be taken free of charge to Frizlands Lane Reuse and Recycling Centre
Free route: Currently free for up to 4 items under a council pilot scheme, with the usual fee waived.
Before paying for a fridge, sofa or anything reusable, check the free collection routes: charity reuse crews collect good furniture at no cost.
Book with Barking and Dagenham
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
Barking Town Hall, 1 Town Square, Barking, IG11 7LU
Phone: 020 8215 3000
Official links
Barking and Dagenham bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Barking and Dagenham?
Free for up to 4 items under a current pilot scheme. Free collection of up to 4 items under a council pilot scheme. The standard £35 fee has been removed under the Fair Funding Settlement. Extra items can be taken free of charge to Frizlands Lane Reuse and Recycling Centre. Currently free for up to 4 items under a council pilot scheme, with the usual fee waived.
What bulky items will Barking and Dagenham collect?
Sofas and armchairs, Mattresses and bed frames, Wardrobes and large furniture, Fridges and freezers, Washing machines and other white goods, Carpets and rugs, Televisions. Barking and Dagenham has not published a list we could verify, so treat this as the usual range and confirm on the official page before booking.
What won't Barking and Dagenham take?
Building or DIY waste (rubble, bricks, tiles), Bathroom suites and kitchen units, Garden waste, Hazardous waste, paint and chemicals, Car parts and tyres, Commercial or trade waste.
How long is the wait for a collection in Barking and Dagenham?
Up to 4 weeks for a booking slot, due to high demand under the pilot scheme. Slots move with demand, so the booking page shows the real next date.
How do I book a bulky waste collection in Barking and Dagenham?
To book in Barking and Dagenham: online. The official booking page is linked further down this page. Once booked, the typical wait is up to 4 weeks for a booking slot, due to high demand under the pilot scheme.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Barking and Dagenham?
Most council crews will not enter your home. If you cannot wait or cannot lift, WasteSpeed run a private collection from any room of the house in your area, from £199.
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Redbridge · Bexley · Havering · Newham · Greenwich · Waltham Forest
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against lbbd.gov.uk, lbbd.gov.uk, lbbd.gov.uk, lbbd.gov.uk, lbbd.gov.uk. Charges and rules change; the council's own page is always the final word. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it within the week.