City of London bulky waste collection
Everything City of London will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the City of London 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 City of London 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.
Get your WasteSpeed dateWhat City of London collect
Will collect
- Fridges and freezers
- Washing machines
- Furniture
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
- Booking is by phone only, no online booking found
- The service mainly serves the City's small residential population, including the Barbican Estate, Middlesex Street Estate and Golden Lane
- The City of London is mostly a commercial financial district, not a typical residential borough
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.
Charges in detail
City of London had not published one clear headline price when we last checked; the booking flow prices your exact items. Use the official page below for a live quote.
Free route: Residents can take bulky items free of charge to the Tower Hamlets Reuse and Recycling Centre, with photo ID and a recent council tax bill
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 City of London
City of London Corporation
Guildhall, London, EC2V 7HH (visiting); PO Box 270, London, EC2P 2EJ (correspondence)
Phone: 020 7606 3110
Official links
City of London bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in City of London?
City of London had not published a single clear price when we last checked. Use the official booking page for a live quote, and check our free-routes guide before paying. Residents can take bulky items free of charge to the Tower Hamlets Reuse and Recycling Centre, with photo ID and a recent council tax bill
What bulky items will City of London collect?
Fridges and freezers, Washing machines, Furniture. This is the typical list; confirm on the council page before booking.
What won't City of London 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.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in City of London?
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.
Nearby councils
Islington · Southwark · Hackney · Tower Hamlets · Lambeth · Westminster
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against cityoflondon.gov.uk, gov.uk, cityoflondon.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.