Merton bulky waste collection
Free: one bulky waste collection per household per year for up to 3 items (introduced 1 June 2026). Everything Merton will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Merton 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 Merton 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 Merton collect
Will collect
- Sofas and armchairs
- Mattresses and bed frames
- Fridges and other large household appliances
- Other large household furniture
Will not collect
- Building or DIY waste (rubble, bricks, tiles)
- Bathroom suites and kitchen units
- Garden waste
- Hazardous waste, paint and chemicals
- Car parts and tyres
- Commercial or trade waste
Access rules and limitations
- Maximum 3 items per free collection
- Bookings expected to fill quickly due to high demand
- One free collection per household per year
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
Free: one bulky waste collection per household per year for up to 3 items (introduced 1 June 2026).
- One free bulky waste collection per year per household, up to 3 items
- Previously chargeable; residents who paid before 1 June 2026 may be entitled to a refund
Free route: Every household gets one free bulky waste collection a year for up to 3 items
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 Merton
Official links
Merton bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Merton?
Free: one bulky waste collection per household per year for up to 3 items (introduced 1 June 2026). One free bulky waste collection per year per household, up to 3 items. Previously chargeable; residents who paid before 1 June 2026 may be entitled to a refund. Every household gets one free bulky waste collection a year for up to 3 items
What bulky items will Merton collect?
Sofas and armchairs, Mattresses and bed frames, Fridges and other large household appliances, Other large household furniture. This is the typical list; confirm on the council page before booking.
What won't Merton take?
Building or DIY waste (rubble, bricks, tiles), Bathroom suites and kitchen units, Garden waste, Hazardous waste, paint and chemicals, Car parts and tyres, Commercial or trade waste.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Merton?
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
Wandsworth · Sutton · Hammersmith and Fulham · Lambeth · Kensington and Chelsea · Kingston upon Thames
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against news.merton.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.