Southend-on-Sea bulky waste collection
One free collection per household each service year (up to 5 items), then from £15 per item. Everything Southend-on-Sea will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea collect
Will collect
- Sofas, armchairs, beds and mattresses
- Tables, chairs, wardrobes, dressers and bookcases
- Fridges, freezers, washing machines, dishwashers, cookers and tumble dryers
- Televisions, computers and other electrical items
- Garden furniture, barbecues and trampolines (dismantled, max 6ft x 4ft)
- Bicycles, carpets (rolled) and sports equipment
Will not collect
- Building or DIY waste (rubble, bricks, tiles)
- Hazardous waste, paint and chemicals
- Gas bottles (must be removed from barbecues before collection)
- Commercial or trade waste
Access rules and limitations
- Items must be placed on the inside edge of the property by 7am on collection day
- Maximum 5 individual items or 1 combined item per booking
- Bookings cannot be changed once made, cancellations require a fresh booking
- Landlords of Houses in Multiple Occupation must call to arrange collection
- Fridges and freezers temporarily unavailable due to a national shortage of specialist treatment facilities
- Furniture containing persistent organic pollutants may need a separate vehicle
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
One free collection per household each service year (up to 5 items), then from £15 per item.
- 1 item: £15
- Up to 3 items: £40
- Up to 5 items: £60
- 3-piece suite or corner sofa, dismantled: £35
- Dining table with 6 chairs: £35
- One complimentary collection per household per service year (1 April to 31 March), covering up to 5 items or 1 combined item
Free route: Each household gets one free bulky waste collection per service year, covering up to 5 items or 1 combined item.
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 Southend-on-Sea
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council
Southend-on-Sea City Council, Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6ER
Phone: 01702 215006
Official links
Southend-on-Sea bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Southend-on-Sea?
One free collection per household each service year (up to 5 items), then from £15 per item. 1 item: £15. Up to 3 items: £40. Up to 5 items: £60. 3-piece suite or corner sofa, dismantled: £35. Dining table with 6 chairs: £35. One complimentary collection per household per service year (1 April to 31 March), covering up to 5 items or 1 combined item. Each household gets one free bulky waste collection per service year, covering up to 5 items or 1 combined item.
What bulky items will Southend-on-Sea collect?
Sofas, armchairs, beds and mattresses, Tables, chairs, wardrobes, dressers and bookcases, Fridges, freezers, washing machines, dishwashers, cookers and tumble dryers, Televisions, computers and other electrical items, Garden furniture, barbecues and trampolines (dismantled, max 6ft x 4ft), Bicycles, carpets (rolled) and sports equipment. We could not confirm Southend-on-Sea's own published item list, so this reflects what's typical elsewhere; the council page has the final word.
What won't Southend-on-Sea take?
Building or DIY waste (rubble, bricks, tiles), Hazardous waste, paint and chemicals, Gas bottles (must be removed from barbecues before collection), Commercial or trade waste.
How do I book a bulky waste collection in Southend-on-Sea?
To book in Southend-on-Sea: online or by phone. The official booking page is linked further down this page.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Southend-on-Sea?
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
Rochford · Castle Point · Maldon · Basildon · Chelmsford · Thurrock
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against southend.gov.uk, southend.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.