Southwark bulky waste collection
£37 for up to 10 large or bulky items in one collection. Everything Southwark will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Southwark 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 Southwark 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 Southwark collect
Will collect
- Sofas, beds and wardrobes
- Washing machines, fridges and cookers
- Lawnmowers and barbecues
- Doors and bundled wood
- Carpets and bedding
- Bicycles, pushchairs and exercise equipment
Will not collect
- Items over 2 metres in size
- Items too heavy to lift safely
- Construction and demolition waste
- Hazardous and industrial waste
- Items with sharp edges that pose a handling risk
- Batteries and gas canisters
Access rules and limitations
- Kerbside collection only, items must be at ground floor level
- Items must be out by 6am on collection day
- Collection window is 6am to 4pm
- Maximum 10 items per booking
- Items cannot be left in back gardens, garages, bin stores or behind security gates
- Charges are non-refundable and the date or time cannot be changed after booking
- Service is for household properties only, not businesses or commercial premises
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
£37 for up to 10 large or bulky items in one collection.
- £37 for up to 10 items in 1 collection
- No discounts or concessions available
- Charge is non-refundable and paid at the time of booking
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 Southwark
London Borough of Southwark
Southwark Council, 160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QH
Phone: 020 7525 5000
Official links
Southwark bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Southwark?
£37 for up to 10 large or bulky items in one collection. £37 for up to 10 items in 1 collection. No discounts or concessions available. Charge is non-refundable and paid at the time of booking
What bulky items will Southwark collect?
Sofas, beds and wardrobes, Washing machines, fridges and cookers, Lawnmowers and barbecues, Doors and bundled wood, Carpets and bedding, Bicycles, pushchairs and exercise equipment.
What won't Southwark take?
Items over 2 metres in size, Items too heavy to lift safely, Construction and demolition waste, Hazardous and industrial waste, Items with sharp edges that pose a handling risk, Batteries and gas canisters.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Southwark?
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
City of London · Lambeth · Tower Hamlets · Lewisham · Hackney · Islington
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against southwark.gov.uk, southwark.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.