Waltham Forest bulky waste collection
Free for up to 5 standard household items. NLWA AnyJunk booking system only shows availability within a 4 week window, and mainly for Friday slots when demand is high. Everything Waltham Forest will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Waltham Forest 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 Waltham Forest 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 Waltham Forest collect
Will collect
- Cookers, dishwashers, fridges and freezers
- Washing machines and tumble dryers
- Microwaves, air conditioners and large televisions
- Most preloved furniture in good, clean condition
Will not collect
- Items too heavy to be moved by 2 people
- Electrical or electronic items on the standard (non-electrical) collection
- Glass or mirrored items
Access rules and limitations
- Maximum 5 items per standard booking
- Maximum 3 to 4 items for electrical collections depending on provider
- Reuse collections prioritised 8am to noon
- 2 working days' notice required for amendments or cancellations
- Assisted collection currently suspended for supported residents
If you cannot move the items yourself: Currently suspended for supported residents
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 for up to 5 standard household items.
- Standard household items: free for up to 5 items per booking, subject to approval
- Large electrical items via Waltham Forest Service Store: £28 for one standard item, £40 for two standard items or one oversized item, £50 for three standard items or one oversized plus one standard, maximum 3 items
- Large electrical items via Any Junk/NLWA: free
- House or garden clearance: chargeable through Waltham Forest Service Store
Free route: Up to 5 standard household items collected free per booking; large electrical items also free via the Any Junk/NLWA scheme
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 Waltham Forest
London Borough of Waltham Forest
Waltham Forest Town Hall, Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4JF
Phone: 020 8496 3000
Official links
Waltham Forest bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Waltham Forest?
Free for up to 5 standard household items. Standard household items: free for up to 5 items per booking, subject to approval. Large electrical items via Waltham Forest Service Store: £28 for one standard item, £40 for two standard items or one oversized item, £50 for three standard items or one oversized plus one standard, maximum 3 items. Large electrical items via Any Junk/NLWA: free. House or garden clearance: chargeable through Waltham Forest Service Store. Up to 5 standard household items collected free per booking; large electrical items also free via the Any Junk/NLWA scheme
What bulky items will Waltham Forest collect?
Cookers, dishwashers, fridges and freezers, Washing machines and tumble dryers, Microwaves, air conditioners and large televisions, Most preloved furniture in good, clean condition.
What won't Waltham Forest take?
Items too heavy to be moved by 2 people, Electrical or electronic items on the standard (non-electrical) collection, Glass or mirrored items.
How long is the wait for a collection in Waltham Forest?
NLWA AnyJunk booking system only shows availability within a 4 week window, and mainly for Friday slots when demand is high. Slots move with demand, so the booking page shows the real next date.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Waltham Forest?
Currently suspended for supported residents 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 · Tower Hamlets · Newham · Redbridge · Enfield · Haringey
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against walthamforest.gov.uk, walthamforest.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.