City of London bulky waste collection
£42.50 for up to three items or ten standard bags. Collecting 4 to 6 items costs an extra £42.50, so £85 in total. Collections from designated ground-floor collection points on City housing estates are free.. Everything City of London will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 1 September 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.
- 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 City of London collect
Will collect
- Sofas, armchairs and other upholstered furniture
- Mattresses and bed frames
- Wardrobes, tables and large furniture
- Fridges and freezers
- Washing machines, cookers and other white goods
- Bikes and televisions
Will not collect
- Building and DIY waste such as rubble, bricks and tiles
- Bathroom suites and fitted kitchen units
- Hazardous waste, paint, chemicals and gas bottles
- Car parts and tyres
- Commercial or trade waste
Access rules and limitations
- Applies mainly to residents of City of London housing estates given the very small resident population (under 11,000)
- Collections run Monday and Thursday, 7.30am to 2.30pm
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
£42.50 for up to three items or ten standard bags. Collecting 4 to 6 items costs an extra £42.50, so £85 in total. Collections from designated ground-floor collection points on City housing estates are free..
- Up to 3 items or 10 standard bags: £42.50
- 4 to 6 items: additional £42.50 (£85.00 total)
- Collections made from specific ground-floor collection points on City estates are free of charge
Free route: Free collection from designated ground-floor collection points on City of London housing estates; residents should contact their Estate Office for collection point details
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
Phone: 020 7606 3110
Official links
City of London bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in City of London?
£42.50 for up to three items or ten standard bags. Collecting 4 to 6 items costs an extra £42.50, so £85 in total. Collections from designated ground-floor collection points on City housing estates are free. Up to 3 items or 10 standard bags: £42.50. 4 to 6 items: additional £42.50 (£85.00 total). Collections made from specific ground-floor collection points on City estates are free of charge. Free collection from designated ground-floor collection points on City of London housing estates; residents should contact their Estate Office for collection point details
What bulky items will City of London collect?
Sofas, armchairs and other upholstered furniture, Mattresses and bed frames, Wardrobes, tables and large furniture, Fridges and freezers, Washing machines, cookers and other white goods, Bikes and televisions. City of London 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 City of London take?
Building and DIY waste such as rubble, bricks and tiles, Bathroom suites and fitted kitchen units, Hazardous waste, paint, chemicals and gas bottles, Car parts and tyres, Commercial or trade waste.
How do I book a bulky waste collection in City of London?
To book in City of London: phone. The official booking page is linked further down this page.
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 1 September 2026 against 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.