Large or bulky household waste collection

We offer a free service to remove large or bulky household waste that will not fit into your refuse container from in front of your home.

'To continue to offer residents free collection of up to six items of bulky waste, when other councils are charging for this service.'

See the rest of the Mayor's Promises in the Mayor's Contract 2012-13

Request a bulky waste collection

Request a bulky waste collection online through My Newham


Please ensure your bulky waste is ready for collection before you make the request. You will need to confirm the number of bags to be collected.

What we can collect

Find out what items we collect free of charge

What we cannot collect

We are unable to collect the following waste items:

• Green waste - grass cuttings, leaves, prunings are collected separately. Book a free green waste collection
• Hazardous waste - find out about hazardous waste collections
• DIY and refurbishment waste - including glass, planks of wood or rubble.
• Commercial waste - for information and advice or details of how to set up a Commercial Waste Agreement visit our Commercial waste section.
  

How many items do you collect?

We aim to collect up to six household items at any one time, free of charge. Items can include bagged household waste that would overfill your refuse container.

When will you collect my bulky waste?

We will collect your bulky waste items within two working days of receiving your request. This excludes bank holidays and festive periods.

Where should I put my bulky waste?

Please ensure that you leave your items outside your home within the confines of your front garden or communal bin area prior to booking the collection.

Remember, it is an offence and a possible health risk to discard rubbish on the pavement.

Can I get rid of my waste myself?

Residents of Newham can use the Jenkins Lane Reuse and Recycling Centre (RRC) to reuse, recycle and dispose of a wide range of items. Commercial waste is accepted at the site for a fee. For more information on current charges, please visit www.recycleforyourcommunity.com.