Tower Hamlets bulky waste collection
2 free collections per year for household waste from your own property. Up to 15 days for collection changes. Everything Tower Hamlets will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Tower Hamlets 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 Tower Hamlets 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 Tower Hamlets collect
Will collect
- Furniture and large household items
- Small electrical items (can also be dropped off at Idea Stores)
Will not collect
- Building and DIY waste such as rubble, bricks and tiles
- Bathroom suites and fitted kitchen units
- Hazardous waste, paint, chemicals and gas bottles
- Car parts and tyres
- Commercial or trade waste
Access rules and limitations
- Up to 5 items per collection
- Must be living at the property at booking and collection time
- Household waste from your own property only
- 24 hours' notice needed to cancel or change a booking
- Items must be at ground floor level, not on landings, balconies or in basements
- Council cannot enter properties
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
2 free collections per year for household waste from your own property.
- 2 free collections a year for household waste from your own property only
- Additional collections available at a cost via CommercialWaste@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Free route: 2 free bulky waste collections per year for household waste from your own property
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 Tower Hamlets
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Phone: 020 7364 5004
Official links
Tower Hamlets bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Tower Hamlets?
2 free collections per year for household waste from your own property. 2 free collections a year for household waste from your own property only. Additional collections available at a cost via CommercialWaste@towerhamlets.gov.uk. 2 free bulky waste collections per year for household waste from your own property
What bulky items will Tower Hamlets collect?
Furniture and large household items, Small electrical items (can also be dropped off at Idea Stores). This is the typical list; confirm on the council page before booking.
What won't Tower Hamlets take?
Building and DIY waste such as rubble, bricks and tiles, Bathroom suites and fitted kitchen units, Hazardous waste, paint, chemicals and gas bottles, Car parts and tyres, Commercial or trade waste.
How long is the wait for a collection in Tower Hamlets?
Up to 15 days for collection changes. Slots move with demand, so the booking page shows the real next date.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Tower Hamlets?
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
Hackney · Southwark · City of London · Lewisham · Newham · Waltham Forest
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against towerhamlets.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.