Bromley bulky waste collection
Minimum charge of £43 for a household collection, with the exact price set by the number and type of items on the council's price list. Usually within 10 working days of payment. Everything Bromley will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Bromley 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 Bromley 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.
Get your WasteSpeed dateWhat Bromley collect
Will collect
- Sofas, armchairs and other upholstered furniture
- Wardrobes, tables and other large furniture
- Mattresses and bed frames
- Washing machines, fridges and other white goods
- Carpets and rugs
- Garden furniture and sheds
- Upright pianos
Will not collect
- Sun beds with UV fluorescent lamps
- Hazardous waste
- Items not on the council's price list (may need a waste advisor visit first)
Access rules and limitations
- Collections are made from outside the property only, crews do not enter homes
- Items must be out from 7am on the day of collection and ready by 3.30pm
- A collection cancelled or changed with less than the required notice cannot be actioned
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
Minimum charge of £43 for a household collection, with the exact price set by the number and type of items on the council's price list.
- Minimum charge £43 (household rate), £56 (trade rate)
- Individual item prices range from about £5 (plastic garden chair) up to £145.66 (large American-style fridge freezer)
- Example prices: armchair £16.13, upholstered corner sofa suite £61.76, automatic washing machine £30.94, upright piano £55.62
- One free collection worth up to £43 every 12 months for households on Universal Credit or Housing Benefit
Free route: Households receiving Universal Credit or Housing Benefit get one free bulky collection, worth up to £43, every 12 months
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 Bromley
London Borough of Bromley
Bromley Civic Centre, Churchill Court, 2 Westmoreland Road, Bromley, BR1 1AS
Phone: 0300 303 8658
Official links
Bromley bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Bromley?
Minimum charge of £43 for a household collection, with the exact price set by the number and type of items on the council's price list. Minimum charge £43 (household rate), £56 (trade rate). Individual item prices range from about £5 (plastic garden chair) up to £145.66 (large American-style fridge freezer). Example prices: armchair £16.13, upholstered corner sofa suite £61.76, automatic washing machine £30.94, upright piano £55.62. One free collection worth up to £43 every 12 months for households on Universal Credit or Housing Benefit. Households receiving Universal Credit or Housing Benefit get one free bulky collection, worth up to £43, every 12 months
What bulky items will Bromley collect?
Sofas, armchairs and other upholstered furniture, Wardrobes, tables and other large furniture, Mattresses and bed frames, Washing machines, fridges and other white goods, Carpets and rugs, Garden furniture and sheds, Upright pianos.
What won't Bromley take?
Sun beds with UV fluorescent lamps, Hazardous waste, Items not on the council's price list (may need a waste advisor visit first).
How long is the wait for a collection in Bromley?
Usually within 10 working days of payment. Slots move with demand, so the booking page shows the real next date.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Bromley?
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
Greenwich · Lewisham · Bexley · Croydon · Newham · Southwark
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against bromley.gov.uk, bromley.gov.uk, bromley.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.