Hackney bulky waste collection
£24 for 1 to 5 items, £48 for 6 to 10 items. Everything Hackney will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Hackney 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 Hackney 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 Hackney collect
Will collect
- TVs and stereos
- Washing machines and tumble dryers
- Sofas and armchairs
- Tables and chairs
- Mattresses and bed frames
- Pushchairs and high chairs
Will not collect
- Hazardous waste such as asbestos or petrol
- Unsafe, infested or wet goods
- Construction materials
- Large branches, soil, gravel and invasive plants (garden waste)
Access rules and limitations
- Maximum 10 items per collection
- Soft furnishings require separate collection
- Items must be outside on the pavement by 6am
- Wet items will not be collected; crew may return within 48 hours
If you cannot move the items yourself: Elderly or disabled residents needing help moving items can request an assisted bulky waste collection at no extra charge
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
£24 for 1 to 5 items, £48 for 6 to 10 items.
- 1 to 5 items: £24
- 6 to 10 items: £48
- Garden waste up to 10 bags: £24
Free route: 50% discount for residents receiving Council Tax Reduction; free for exempt households
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 Hackney
London Borough of Hackney
Phone: 020 8356 6688
Official links
Hackney bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Hackney?
£24 for 1 to 5 items, £48 for 6 to 10 items. 1 to 5 items: £24. 6 to 10 items: £48. Garden waste up to 10 bags: £24. 50% discount for residents receiving Council Tax Reduction; free for exempt households
What bulky items will Hackney collect?
TVs and stereos, Washing machines and tumble dryers, Sofas and armchairs, Tables and chairs, Mattresses and bed frames, Pushchairs and high chairs.
What won't Hackney take?
Hazardous waste such as asbestos or petrol, Unsafe, infested or wet goods, Construction materials, Large branches, soil, gravel and invasive plants (garden waste).
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Hackney?
Elderly or disabled residents needing help moving items can request an assisted bulky waste collection at no extra charge 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
Tower Hamlets · Islington · City of London · Haringey · Waltham Forest · Southwark
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against hackney.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.