Basildon bulky waste collection
£30 for 1 to 5 items (2025/26 charge). Everything Basildon will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 18 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Basildon 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 Basildon 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 Basildon collect
Will collect
- Sofas and armchairs
- Beds and mattresses
- Wardrobes and large furniture
- Fridges, freezers and other white goods
- Garden furniture
Will not collect
- Construction and building waste such as rubble, tiles, plasterboard, earth and soil
- Items too heavy for 2 people to lift, such as cast iron baths or pianos
- Bathroom suites, fitted kitchens and central heating systems
- Internal and external doors
- Paint, oil, car batteries and gas cylinders
- Sheet glass and double glazing units
- Tree stumps, trunks and wooden fence panels
- Tyres and hazardous waste such as asbestos or corrosive, flammable or toxic substances
Access rules and limitations
- Items must be placed at your normal refuse collection point by 7.30am on the morning of collection
- Items not visible, not matching the booking, or left in the wrong place will not be collected and no refund is given
- Bookings can be amended or cancelled up to 2 working days before the collection date
If you cannot move the items yourself: An assisted collection service is available for residents who qualify, covering the bulky waste service among others; apply through the council
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
£30 for 1 to 5 items (2025/26 charge).
- £30 for collection of 1 to 5 items
- Charge applies for the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, subject to review for 2026/27
- Payment by debit or credit card only, cash not accepted
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 Basildon
Basildon Borough Council
Basildon Centre, St Martin's Square, Basildon, SS14 1DL
Phone: 01268 533333
Official links
Basildon bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Basildon?
£30 for 1 to 5 items (2025/26 charge). £30 for collection of 1 to 5 items. Charge applies for the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, subject to review for 2026/27. Payment by debit or credit card only, cash not accepted
What bulky items will Basildon collect?
Sofas and armchairs, Beds and mattresses, Wardrobes and large furniture, Fridges, freezers and other white goods, Garden furniture.
What won't Basildon take?
Construction and building waste such as rubble, tiles, plasterboard, earth and soil, Items too heavy for 2 people to lift, such as cast iron baths or pianos, Bathroom suites, fitted kitchens and central heating systems, Internal and external doors, Paint, oil, car batteries and gas cylinders, Sheet glass and double glazing units, Tree stumps, trunks and wooden fence panels, Tyres and hazardous waste such as asbestos or corrosive, flammable or toxic substances.
How do I book a bulky waste collection in Basildon?
To book in Basildon: online. The official booking page is linked further down this page.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Basildon?
An assisted collection service is available for residents who qualify, covering the bulky waste service among others; apply through the council If you cannot wait or cannot lift, WasteSpeed run a private collection from any room of the house in your area, from £199.
Nearby councils
Thurrock · Chelmsford · Castle Point · Brentwood · Southend-on-Sea · Epping Forest
Provenance. Checked 18 August 2026 against basildon.gov.uk, basildon.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.