Tonbridge and Malling bulky waste collection
£75 standard fee for up to 6 items. Everything Tonbridge and Malling will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Tonbridge and Malling 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 Tonbridge and Malling 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 Tonbridge and Malling collect
Will collect
- Up to 6 items of bulky waste, including fridges and freezers, from outside the property
Will not collect
- Aga ovens
- Builders' waste
- Concrete
- Engines and engine oil
- Large water tanks
- Liquid materials
- Oil storage tanks
- Pianos
- Skips
- Toxic materials or tyres
Access rules and limitations
- Maximum 6 items per collection
- Items must be outside the property by 7am on collection day
- Cancellations need notice by 4pm the day before collection
- Subsidised pricing limited to once every 6 months
- Fridge and freezer collections currently unavailable
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
£75 standard fee for up to 6 items.
- Standard fee: £75
- Fridge/freezer only: £46 (currently unavailable)
- Subsidised rate: £15.50 for council tax reduction benefit recipients, once every 6 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 Tonbridge and Malling
Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council
Gibson Building, Gibson Drive, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4LZ
Phone: 01732 876147
Official links
Tonbridge and Malling bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Tonbridge and Malling?
£75 standard fee for up to 6 items. Standard fee: £75. Fridge/freezer only: £46 (currently unavailable). Subsidised rate: £15.50 for council tax reduction benefit recipients, once every 6 months
What bulky items will Tonbridge and Malling collect?
Up to 6 items of bulky waste, including fridges and freezers, from outside the property.
What won't Tonbridge and Malling take?
Aga ovens, Builders' waste, Concrete, Engines and engine oil, Large water tanks, Liquid materials, Oil storage tanks, Pianos, Skips, Toxic materials or tyres.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Tonbridge and Malling?
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
Gravesham · Tunbridge Wells · Sevenoaks · Dartford · Maidstone · Medway
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against tmbc.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.