Tower Hamlets bulky waste collection
2 free collections per year for household waste from your own property. Up to 15 days for collection changes. Everything Tower Hamlets will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Tower Hamlets 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 Tower Hamlets 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 Tower Hamlets collect
Will collect
- Furniture and large household items
- Small electrical items (can also be dropped off at Idea Stores)
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
- Up to 5 items per collection
- Must be living at the property at booking and collection time
- Household waste from your own property only
- 24 hours' notice needed to cancel or change a booking
- Items must be at ground floor level, not on landings, balconies or in basements
- Council cannot enter properties
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
2 free collections per year for household waste from your own property.
- 2 free collections a year for household waste from your own property only
- Additional collections available at a cost via [email protected]
Free route: 2 free bulky waste collections per year for household waste from your own property
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 Tower Hamlets
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Phone: 020 7364 5004
Official links
Tower Hamlets bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Tower Hamlets?
2 free collections per year for household waste from your own property. 2 free collections a year for household waste from your own property only. Additional collections available at a cost via [email protected]. 2 free bulky waste collections per year for household waste from your own property
What bulky items will Tower Hamlets collect?
Furniture and large household items, Small electrical items (can also be dropped off at Idea Stores). This is the range most councils collect, not a list confirmed from Tower Hamlets's own page; check before booking.
What won't Tower Hamlets 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 long is the wait for a collection in Tower Hamlets?
Up to 15 days for collection changes. Slots move with demand, so the booking page shows the real next date.
How do I book a bulky waste collection in Tower Hamlets?
To book in Tower Hamlets: online or phone. The official booking page is linked further down this page. Once booked, the typical wait is up to 15 days for collection changes.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Tower Hamlets?
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
Hackney · Southwark · City of London · Lewisham · Newham · Waltham Forest
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against towerhamlets.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.