Rubbish collections
We collect general rubbish every week from more than 100,000 households in the borough.
Instead of throwing away unwanted items that still have life in them, why not donate them to a charity, such as Trinity, or sell/giveaway unwanted items through Freegle, Freecycle, LoveJunk marketplace or social media sites.
Bulky waste collections
Dispose of unused or unwanted household items that are too large or too heavy for our normal waste collection, using our bulky waste collection service.
If you are buying a new household product, such as a washing machine, check first with the company you are buying from, as many will collect your old one for free and at the same time as delivering your new item.
Cost to use our bulky waste collection service
Hillingdon residents and landlords can book 1 collection slot per day, which costs:
- residents - £48
- over-65s - £35
- landlords - £85.
What can be collected?
1 bulky waste collection can consist of either:
- a fridge or freezer (with no other items added) or
- up to 6 items, which can include beds, mattresses, chest of drawers, armchair, sofa, wardrobes and washing machines (but not fridges or freezers). In place of 1 bulky item, we can accept 3 black bags of unwanted smaller items, such as broken toys.
Important: Please ensure any food appliances are emptied of all food, which has the potential to cause odour emissions and attract pests/vermin. Any units that contain food or contamination may be rejected for collection.
- Any hazardous materials
- Boilers
- Building/DIY waste, including all bathroom furniture, kitchen cupboards and sinks, fireplaces, radiators and skirting boards
- Car batteries
- Car parts
- Clinical waste
- Commercial fridges and freezers
- Doors (internal and external)
- Duvets and pillows - these can be placed in a black sack and put out with your weekly rubbish
- Fence posts
- Fluorescent tubes
- Garden waste
- Gas canisters
- Glass greenhouses
- Mobility scooters
- Oil drums
- Pianos
- Paint/liquids
- Sheds
- Sun beds
- Soil
- Rubble
- Tiles
- Tyres
If you have any bulky items that we cannot accept through this service, check if your unwanted items are accepted at our waste and recycling centres.
Book a bulky waste collection
We make bulky waste collections Monday to Friday, starting at 6am.
To book a bulky waste collection, you will need to log in to My Account. If you do not have a My Account, select the 'Register' link on the next page and complete the short online form.
Important: If you fail to place your items outside on the day of collection, you will still pay the full fee, and need to book and pay again for items to be collected.
Instructions for bulky waste collections
We make bulky waste collections Monday to Friday, starting at 6am. Please ensure all your items are ready for collection before this time.
Important: If you fail to place your items outside on the day of collection, you will still pay the full fee, and need to book and pay again for items to be collected.
Please ensure:
- the items you place outside your home are no longer than 5 feet (with the exception of mattresses and fridges) and can be safely picked up by 2 waste collectors
- items, such as a wardrobe, that need to be broken down, are grouped and tied into bundles
- mattresses and carpets are kept as dry as possible, as they become very heavy when wet
- carpets are rolled and measure less than 5 feet long
- all items are placed outside the front of your property (as close to the road as possible) before 6am on your booked collection day and are easily accessible and visible.
- that your items are accessible and are at ground floor level only.
Cancelling a bulky waste collection
If you need to cancel or change your collection day, you must let us know at least 24 hours before your booked collection day.
Cancel my bulky waste collection
Important: If you need to cancel a paid-for collection but do not let us know at least 24 hours before the collection day, a refund will not be given.