Thurrock bulky waste collection
£44 for 1 to 3 items, £12 per additional item. Everything Thurrock will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Thurrock 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 Thurrock 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 Thurrock collect
Will collect
- Sofas, armchairs and other upholstered furniture
- Mattresses and bed frames
- Wardrobes, tables and large furniture
- Fridges and freezers
- Washing machines, cookers and other white goods
- Carpets and rugs
Will not collect
- Loose waste such as rubble or foliage, unless bagged securely
- Tonne or hippo bags of waste
- Commercial or business items, including commercial-style fridges and freezers
Access rules and limitations
- Items must be out by 6am on the booked day, not earlier
- Collection window is 6am to 3pm
- Specific collection times cannot be given
- Items in shared bin areas must be labelled 'Bulky Waste'
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 1 to 3 items, £12 per additional item.
- £44.00 for 1 to 3 items
- £12.00 per additional item, up to 8 items maximum
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 Thurrock
Thurrock Council
Official links
Thurrock bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Thurrock?
£44 for 1 to 3 items, £12 per additional item. £44.00 for 1 to 3 items. £12.00 per additional item, up to 8 items maximum
What bulky items will Thurrock collect?
Sofas, armchairs and other upholstered furniture, Mattresses and bed frames, Wardrobes, tables and large furniture, Fridges and freezers, Washing machines, cookers and other white goods, Carpets and rugs. This is the typical list; confirm on the council page before booking.
What won't Thurrock take?
Loose waste such as rubble or foliage, unless bagged securely, Tonne or hippo bags of waste, Commercial or business items, including commercial-style fridges and freezers.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Thurrock?
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
Basildon · Brentwood · Castle Point · Chelmsford · Epping Forest · Southend-on-Sea
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against thurrock.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.