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Westminster bulky waste collection

£36 for up to 6 items. Aims to complete collection within 3 working days of booking; Veolia calls back within 1 working day for paid bookings or 2 working days for concessionary bookings. Everything Westminster will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.

Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site

£36
From, per booking
£36 for up to 6 items
Aims to complete collection within 3 working days of booking; Veolia calls back within 1 working day for paid bookings or 2 working days for concessionary bookings
Typical wait
At last check
Book online
How to book
Partner-run
Service by
Veolia

Faster than the Westminster 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 Westminster 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.

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What Westminster collect

Typical item lists shown; we are verifying Westminster's own published lists on this week's sweep. Always confirm when booking.

Will collect

  • Fridges and freezers
  • Cookers
  • Beds, mattresses and bed frames
  • Sofas
  • Tables and wardrobes
  • Washing machines and other large electrical items
  • Gas canisters (Nox canisters)

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

  • Crews will only remove items that two people can lift safely
  • Items must be left in front gardens, communal reception areas or communal bin stores, not inside the property
  • No adding or removing items once a booking is made
  • Up to 3 contact attempts are made before a booking is cancelled and has to be rebooked

If you cannot move the items yourself: Assisted collections available for residents who are physically unable to leave items outside their property, arranged at the time of booking

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

£36 for up to 6 items.

  • £36 for up to 6 items
  • £6.40 per additional item
  • Free (up to 6 items, once every 90 days) for residents receiving Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support

Free route: Free collection, up to 6 items once every 90 days, for residents receiving Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support

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 Westminster

City of Westminster

Westminster City Hall, 64 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 6QP

Phone: 020 7641 6000

Westminster's own page lists what it collects but does not publish a list of items it will not collect, so the notCollects list here uses typical UK council exclusions rather than a Westminster-confirmed list.

Westminster bulky waste FAQ

How much does bulky waste collection cost in Westminster?

£36 for up to 6 items. £36 for up to 6 items. £6.40 per additional item. Free (up to 6 items, once every 90 days) for residents receiving Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support. Free collection, up to 6 items once every 90 days, for residents receiving Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support

What bulky items will Westminster collect?

Fridges and freezers, Cookers, Beds, mattresses and bed frames, Sofas, Tables and wardrobes, Washing machines and other large electrical items, Gas canisters (Nox canisters). This is the typical list; confirm on the council page before booking.

What won't Westminster 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 long is the wait for a collection in Westminster?

Aims to complete collection within 3 working days of booking; Veolia calls back within 1 working day for paid bookings or 2 working days for concessionary bookings. Slots move with demand, so the booking page shows the real next date.

What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Westminster?

Assisted collections available for residents who are physically unable to leave items outside their property, arranged at the time of booking 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

Camden · Kensington and Chelsea · Islington · Hammersmith and Fulham · Wandsworth · City of London

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Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against westminster.gov.uk, westminster.gov.uk, webforms.westminster.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.