Hounslow bulky waste collection
£41 for up to 5 items, £8.20 per extra item. Everything Hounslow will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Hounslow 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 Hounslow 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 Hounslow collect
Will collect
- Furniture
- Mattresses and beds
- White goods (fridges, washing machines)
- Bicycles
- Electricals, computers and televisions
- Cooking oil, sealed, max 25 litres
Will not collect
- Anything too heavy for two people to lift, such as cast iron baths or pianos
- Items over 6 feet (183cm)
- Garden waste
- Hazardous materials (tyres, asbestos, paint)
- Waterlogged sofas or mattresses
- Home improvement waste
Access rules and limitations
- Items must be presented by 7am at the front of the property, visible and accessible
- No collections from rear gardens
- Flat residents need landlord permission to leave items in communal areas
- Collections run Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm
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
£41 for up to 5 items, £8.20 per extra item.
- £41 for up to 5 items, £8.20 per additional item
- £15 for up to 5 items, £3 per additional item for Council Tax Reduction recipients
- £72 for up to 5 items, £14.40 per additional item for landlords
Free route: Discounted rate for residents receiving Council Tax Reduction (Council Tax Support)
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 Hounslow
London Borough of Hounslow
Phone: 020 8583 5555
Official links
Hounslow bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Hounslow?
£41 for up to 5 items, £8.20 per extra item. £41 for up to 5 items, £8.20 per additional item. £15 for up to 5 items, £3 per additional item for Council Tax Reduction recipients. £72 for up to 5 items, £14.40 per additional item for landlords. Discounted rate for residents receiving Council Tax Reduction (Council Tax Support)
What bulky items will Hounslow collect?
Furniture, Mattresses and beds, White goods (fridges, washing machines), Bicycles, Electricals, computers and televisions, Cooking oil, sealed, max 25 litres.
What won't Hounslow take?
Anything too heavy for two people to lift, such as cast iron baths or pianos, Items over 6 feet (183cm), Garden waste, Hazardous materials (tyres, asbestos, paint), Waterlogged sofas or mattresses, Home improvement waste.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Hounslow?
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
Richmond upon Thames · Ealing · Hillingdon · Kingston upon Thames · Harrow · Brent
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against hounslow.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.