Bulky CollectionsSouthwark residents can have bulky waste such as old furniture, fridges and other large household items collected free of charge. However if you have a small bulky item, please put this into your bin. If the item cannot fit into your bin, please place it into a suitable waste bag, which must be securely tied and presented neatly beside your bin. This item will then be collected along with your normal refuse where an appointment is not required.
Each resident is allowed to have a maximum of 15 items collected per collection and one collection per month. Each item must be listed when making the booking, as collectors will only pick up what is on the list. For example two wardrobes, one double bed base, one mattress = four items.
To arrange an appointment for collection please contact us on 020 7525 2000 or  request a bulky collection appointment online.
It is illegal to dump bulky items or any other rubbish on public land. Report dumped bulky items online now to ensure it's cleared and investigated quickly.
 Once your collection day has been arranged, please put your bulky items in a place where the collectors will be able to find them and access them easily. You must keep your bulky items within the boundary of your property before your collection day. If you put them on the footpath or road before your collection day you could be prosecuted for flytipping. Find out more about flytipping.
Items that cannot be collected by this service
Some items are not suitable for collection due to health and safety issues or because we don't have the vehicles or facilities to dispose of them properly.
We cannot collect anything over six feet in length or any of the following
- Asbestos, see below
- Builders rubble
- Boilers and water tanks
- Floorboards
- Garden sheds
- Metal rods
- Pianos - contact second-hand piano dealers. They often remove for free, restore and sell on
- Piping
- Quarry tiles
- Safes
- Tins of paint
If you need to dispose of any of these items please contact a private waste contractor. Check your telephone directory or yellow pages for details.
Asbestos removal contractors can be contacted through the following trade organisations
Other ways to get rid of bulky waste
Your bulky waste could be recycled or reused by other organisations. Many of them may also be able to collect items. See a list of items that can be recycled by recycling organisations.
If you have a car or van, you can take your bulky items to Southwark's reuse and recycle centre. The centre is off Walworth Road near Elephant and Castle. Find out more about the reuse and recycle centre.
Do not dump your bulky waste!
Remember - dumping your or anyone else's waste is illegal and you could face a fine or imprisonment. Find out more about how we're tackling enviro crimes.
Contact us
To make a complaint, report a missed collection or request a collection for your bulky household, please contact us.
Waste management team
Tel: 020 7525 2000
environment@southwark.gov.uk
Manor Place Depot
30-34 Penrose Street
London
SE17 3DW |