Not every job needs a full van. If you've just got one big item, like an old sofa or a broken fridge, a local licensed company can collect it on its own. Many will carry it out of the house for you, so you don't have to drag it to the kerb.
Items we can help with
- Sofas and armchairs, including corner sofas and recliners
- Mattresses and beds, including divan bases and bed frames
- Fridges and freezers, including American-style fridge freezers
- Washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers and cookers
- Wardrobes, tables, chests of drawers and other furniture
- TVs, carpets, exercise machines and other large items
How much does single item removal cost?
As a rough guide:
| Item | Typical price on its own |
|---|---|
| Sofa or armchair | £35 to £80 |
| Fridge, freezer, washing machine or TV | £20 to £50 |
| Council bulky collection | Often a flat £20 to £50, but you may wait |
Some companies have a minimum charge, so one item can cost about the same as two or three. If you've got anything else to go, add it to the same collection. For a bigger pile, see rubbish removal. For several pieces of furniture, see furniture & appliance removal.
What changes the price
- The item. Fridges and sofas cost more to dispose of properly
- Access. Upstairs flats, tight stairs and long carries take longer
- Taking it apart. Big wardrobes or beds may need dismantling
- How quickly you need it. Same-day or next-day can cost more
- Your area. London and the South East are usually higher
Private company or council collection?
| Private company | Council bulky collection | |
|---|---|---|
| Collects from inside | Usually yes | Usually no, you put it outside |
| How fast | Often within a day or two | Can be a wait of a week or more |
| Price | Per item, from about £20 | Often a flat fee for a few items |
| Best for | Heavy items, upstairs, or when you're in a hurry | Items you can put outside, if you can wait |
Sofas and fridges need special disposal
Upholstered furniture like sofas and armchairs often contains chemicals called POPs, so in England it has to be incinerated instead of going to landfill. Fridges and freezers contain gases that must be removed at a specialist site. That's why these items can cost a bit more, and why it matters that whoever takes them is a registered waste carrier. If an unlicensed collector fly-tips your item, you can be fined.
Get your item collected
Tell us what it is and where, and a local company will call you with a price.
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