Tunbridge Wells bulky waste collection
£70 per collection slot for up to 4 items. Everything Tunbridge Wells will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 25 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Tunbridge Wells 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 Tunbridge Wells 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 Tunbridge Wells collect
Will collect
- Sofas and armchairs
- Mattresses and bed frames
- Wardrobes and large furniture
- Fridges and freezers
- Washing machines and other white goods
- Carpets and rugs
Will not collect
- Building or DIY waste (rubble, bricks, tiles)
- Bathroom suites and kitchen units
- Garden waste
- Hazardous waste, paint and chemicals
- Car parts and tyres
- Commercial or trade waste
Access rules and limitations
- Maximum 4 items per collection slot, including at most 1 fridge, freezer or fridge freezer
- Only items on the council's published list can be collected
- Items must be accessible for collection outside the property
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
£70 per collection slot for up to 4 items.
- £70 per collection slot, covering up to 4 household items
- Maximum of 1 fridge, freezer or fridge freezer per slot
- £10 affordable collection for residents on Band 1 Council Tax Reduction Scheme (working age) or any Council Tax Reduction Scheme (non-working age), available once every 90 days
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 Tunbridge Wells
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
The Amelia Scott, Mount Pleasant Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1AW
Phone: 01892 526121
Official links
Tunbridge Wells bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Tunbridge Wells?
£70 per collection slot for up to 4 items. £70 per collection slot, covering up to 4 household items. Maximum of 1 fridge, freezer or fridge freezer per slot. £10 affordable collection for residents on Band 1 Council Tax Reduction Scheme (working age) or any Council Tax Reduction Scheme (non-working age), available once every 90 days
What bulky items will Tunbridge Wells collect?
Sofas and armchairs, Mattresses and bed frames, Wardrobes and large furniture, Fridges and freezers, Washing machines and other white goods, Carpets and rugs. This is the range most councils collect, not a list confirmed from Tunbridge Wells's own page; check before booking.
What won't Tunbridge Wells take?
Building or DIY waste (rubble, bricks, tiles), Bathroom suites and kitchen units, Garden waste, Hazardous waste, paint and chemicals, Car parts and tyres, Commercial or trade waste.
How do I book a bulky waste collection in Tunbridge Wells?
To book in Tunbridge Wells: online. The official booking page is linked further down this page.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Tunbridge Wells?
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
Tonbridge and Malling · Maidstone · Rother · Wealden · Hastings · Gravesham
Provenance. Checked 25 August 2026 against tunbridgewells.gov.uk, tunbridgewells.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.