Kensington and Chelsea bulky waste collection
£44 for up to 10 items. New booking slots released weekly. Everything Kensington and Chelsea will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Kensington and Chelsea 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 Kensington and Chelsea 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 Kensington and Chelsea collect
Will collect
- Televisions and stereos
- Washing machines
- Sofas
- Tables and chairs
- Mattresses
Will not collect
- Garden waste
- Car parts
- Paint
- Hazardous materials
- Builders waste
- Pianos
- Bedbug-infested items
- Soiled mattresses or other unhygienic goods
Access rules and limitations
- Residential properties only
- Items must be left outside the property by 7am on collection day, unless approved for an internal collection
- Maximum 10 items per booking
- Cancel by noon the day before collection
If you cannot move the items yourself: Internal collections available for elderly or disabled residents unable to move items themselves, subject to a risk assessment which can take several weeks to arrange
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
£44 for up to 10 items.
- £44 for up to 10 bulky items, non-refundable
- Free for residents receiving Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support
Free route: Free collection 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 Kensington and Chelsea
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Phone: 020 7361 3001
Official links
Kensington and Chelsea bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Kensington and Chelsea?
£44 for up to 10 items. £44 for up to 10 bulky items, non-refundable. Free for residents receiving Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support. Free collection for residents receiving Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support
What bulky items will Kensington and Chelsea collect?
Televisions and stereos, Washing machines, Sofas, Tables and chairs, Mattresses.
What won't Kensington and Chelsea take?
Garden waste, Car parts, Paint, Hazardous materials, Builders waste, Pianos, Bedbug-infested items, Soiled mattresses or other unhygienic goods.
How long is the wait for a collection in Kensington and Chelsea?
New booking slots released weekly. Slots move with demand, so the booking page shows the real next date.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Kensington and Chelsea?
Internal collections available for elderly or disabled residents unable to move items themselves, subject to a risk assessment which can take several weeks to arrange 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
Hammersmith and Fulham · Westminster · Wandsworth · Camden · Lambeth · Merton
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against rbkc.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.