Tendring bulky waste collection
Everything Tendring will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 8 September 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Tendring 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 Tendring 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 Tendring 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
- Carpets and rugs
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
- No direct council-run bulky waste booking service; residents must call the contractor Veolia to arrange and pay
- Veolia's set-cost service covers up to 3 large items; more requires a separate quote
- The Tendring Furniture Scheme charity route only accepts items in reusable, donatable condition
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
Tendring had not published one clear headline price when we last checked; the booking flow prices your exact items. Use the official page below for a live quote.
Free route: Essex household recycling centres take bulky items free of charge, and the independent Tendring Furniture Scheme charity (01255 476068) collects reusable furniture for free as a donation
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 Tendring
Tendring District Council
Council Offices, Thorpe Road, Weeley, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO16 9AJ
Phone: 01255 431620
Official links
Tendring bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Tendring?
Tendring had not published a single clear price when we last checked. Use the official booking page for a live quote, and check our free-routes guide before paying. Essex household recycling centres take bulky items free of charge, and the independent Tendring Furniture Scheme charity (01255 476068) collects reusable furniture for free as a donation
What bulky items will Tendring 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, Carpets and rugs. We could not confirm Tendring's own published item list, so this reflects what's typical elsewhere; the council page has the final word.
What won't Tendring 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 Tendring?
To book in Tendring: phone. The official booking page is linked further down this page.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Tendring?
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
Ipswich · Colchester · Babergh · Maldon · Mid Suffolk · Rochford
Provenance. Checked 8 September 2026 against tendringdc.gov.uk, legacy.tendringdc.gov.uk, loveessex.org, addressesandpostcodes.co.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.