Bulky waste

Date updated: 28/03/2024

City of London residents (living in the Square Mile) can make use of the City of London Corporation's Bulky Waste Collection services for large household items.

What counts as bulky waste?

Items such as furniture, bikes, televisions, cookers, fridges, washing machines and general waste contained in sacks can all be taken.

We do not take any trade, paint or building materials and are unable to collect builders'/contractors' material.

Go to the Hazardous Waste page for information on collecting paint and other hazardous substances.

How to dispose of your bulky items

Items suitable for reuse

If your items are in good condition you can donate them to a charity such as The British Heart Foundation which will collect at no charge. (Other charities may be available to collect from the City). You can use the charity shop locator.

Items in a good, reusable condition can be listed on websites such as Freecycle, Freegle or donated at the next Give and Take Day.

Items not suitable for reuse

If you need to dispose of items which are not suitable for reuse, call the Contact Centre on 020 7606 3110 to arrange a collection by our waste contractor Veolia.

Collections are made on Monday and Thursday between 7.30am - 2.30pm. You cannot book specific time slots.

Please ensure that items are as dissembled where possible and presented in a suitable location prior to collection.

Is there a fee for the collection?

There is a £42.50 charge for up to three items or ten standard bags to be collected from your property. Collections made from specific ground-floor collection points on City estates are free of charge. Contact your Estate Office for details of your collection points.

What if I have additional items?

Each collection is for up to three items or ten bags. If you want to have between four and six items collected there will be an additional £42.50 charge, totalling £85.

How do I pay?

Call the Contact Centre on 020 7606 3110 to pay by debit or credit card.

Please ensure that items - such as bed frames and sofas - are dissembled as much as possible ready for collection, and presented in a suitable location.

If you want to comment on our Bulky Waste Collection Service contact the Recycling Team or telephone 020 7606 3110. We aim to respond within three working days.