If you want to dispose of something big and bulky, like a sofa or a fridge, you have a number of choices.
- Take it - BY CAR ONLY - to the Council's Reuse and recycling centre free of charge.
- Use the Council's special collection service.
- Take it by van and pay for disposal at the weighbridge at Nathan Way Transfer Station, Thamesmead. Vans will be weighed on and off the weighbridge and you will be charged by the tonne. If the weight is less than a tonne, charges will be pro-rated.
- Hire a skip.
- Pay another licensed waste carrier to dispose of the goods.
Special collection service
The special collection service enables residents to dispose of free-standing bulky household items. These are items that can be taken when you move house, such as:
- fridges
- freezers
- washing machines
- beds
- sofas
Items we DO NOT collect include:
- fitted kitchens
- bathroom suites
- boilers
- sheds and fencing
- rubble
More about what we collect.
Please call 020 8921 4661 for further advice on which items we collect.
Arranging for a special collection
Call 020 8921 4661 to arrange for a special collection. You will need to provide your name, address, telephone number and the details of items to be collected.
We will advise you of the collection date and take payment.
Charges
There is a standard charge of £12 for up to three items. Additional items will be charged at £4 each.
What is an item?
Payment
By credit card or debit card: provide your card number at the time of booking.
By cash or cheque: we will need to receive payment into our account before we can confirm your appointment.
What to do on collection day
Leave ONLY the items that you have booked for collection at the front of your property by 7am.
Please ensure that these items do not obstruct the public highway or pavement.
Missed collections
It is unlikely that we do not collect your items on the specified day. If it does happen, inform us immediately. Call 020 8921 4661 or email contact-centre@greenwich.gov.uk to let us know.
Further information
For all other special collection enquiries, please get in touch with us using the details on the right.