Elmbridge bulky waste collection
£35.20 for 1 item, rising by £11 per extra item. Everything Elmbridge will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 25 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Elmbridge 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 Elmbridge 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 Elmbridge collect
Will collect
- 2-seat and 3-seat sofas, armchairs and corner sofas
- Beds, bed frames, headboards and mattresses
- Single and double wardrobes, chests of drawers and bookcases
- American style fridges, fridge/freezers and freezers
- Washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers and cookers
- Rugs (not carpet), TVs and small electricals
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 displayed and visible at the front of the property by 6:30am on the collection day
- Payment must be made online or by phone before collection, cash is not accepted
- No refund if the booking is cancelled within 24 hours of the appointment
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
£35.20 for 1 item, rising by £11 per extra item.
- £35.20 for 1 item
- £46.20 for 2 items
- £57.20 for 3 items
- £68.20 for 4 items
- £79.20 for 5 items
- £90.20 for 6 items
- £101.20 for 7 items
- £112.20 for 8 items
- £123.20 for 9 items
- £134.20 for 10 items
- Half price for residents receiving Council Tax Support or Housing Benefit
Free route: Free to take furniture or other bulky items to the nearest recycling centre yourself
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 Elmbridge
Official links
Elmbridge bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Elmbridge?
£35.20 for 1 item, rising by £11 per extra item. £35.20 for 1 item. £46.20 for 2 items. £57.20 for 3 items. £68.20 for 4 items. £79.20 for 5 items. £90.20 for 6 items. £101.20 for 7 items. £112.20 for 8 items. £123.20 for 9 items. £134.20 for 10 items. Half price for residents receiving Council Tax Support or Housing Benefit. Free to take furniture or other bulky items to the nearest recycling centre yourself
What bulky items will Elmbridge collect?
2-seat and 3-seat sofas, armchairs and corner sofas, Beds, bed frames, headboards and mattresses, Single and double wardrobes, chests of drawers and bookcases, American style fridges, fridge/freezers and freezers, Washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers and cookers, Rugs (not carpet), TVs and small electricals.
What won't Elmbridge 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 do I book a bulky waste collection in Elmbridge?
To book in Elmbridge: online. The official booking page is linked further down this page.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Elmbridge?
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
Spelthorne · Epsom and Ewell · Runnymede · Mole Valley · Woking · Guildford
Provenance. Checked 25 August 2026 against elmbridge.gov.uk, elmbridge.gov.uk, elmbridge.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.