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What the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea charges for a bulky collection, how many items the price covers, and the booking rules Chelsea households should understand before they pay.
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If you are searching for rbkc bulky waste collection charge, this guide is written around Chelsea, SW3, London and focuses on the access, timing, and pricing details that usually decide whether a job is simple or awkward.
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea runs a bulky waste collection it calls Too Big for the Bin. A household can book the removal of up to 10 bulky items for a single charge of £44, and that charge is non-refundable once it is paid.
The service is free for households that receive Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support. If that applies to you, the council still needs the booking, but there is no charge to pay.
The ten-item limit is the cap for one booking rather than a per-room allowance, so it is worth counting carefully before you commit. Most furniture and household items are accepted, including televisions and stereos, washing machines, sofas, tables and chairs, and mattresses.
Bookings are handled by the council and payment is taken up front, which is why the charge is described as non-refundable. Changes or cancellations need to be made by 12pm on the last working day before the collection.
Questions about a booking, or about what counts as an item, go to the council on 020 7361 3001.
Items must be left outside at ground or basement level, and the council asks that they are not placed on the pavement if that can be avoided. Everything needs to be presented by 7am on the collection day, and late presentation is non-refundable.
Collections run Monday to Saturday, 7am to 3pm. The service is closed on Sundays and bank holidays, and there is no collection on the Tuesday following the Notting Hill Carnival.
One limit to plan around is that the council only collects from inside a property in special cases, for elderly or disabled residents and only after a risk assessment, which can take several weeks. For most households the items have to be moved out to the boundary first.
If you cannot move heavy items to the street, or you need the job done sooner than the council diary allows, that is where our crew helps. We collect from inside the property, including basements and upper floors, and once a job is booked we can take the load away the same day.
Frequently asked questions
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea charges £44 for up to 10 bulky items, and the charge is non-refundable. It is free if you receive Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support.
A single booking covers up to 10 bulky items. Most furniture and household items qualify, including televisions, stereos, washing machines, sofas, tables, chairs and mattresses.
Items need to be presented by 7am on the collection day, left outside at ground or basement level. Late presentation is non-refundable. Collections run Monday to Saturday, 7am to 3pm.
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