Beds and mattresses
Mattress
£30
per item
Any size mattress that needs separate handling from standard mixed waste.
Additional disposal charges
Standard rubbish removal is priced by load size. These items can add a separate disposal charge because they need specialist handling, WEEE routing, POPs treatment, tyre recycling or separate disposal paperwork.
Tyres and rubber
Small tyre
£15
per item
Car, motorcycle or similar small tyre.
Tyres and rubber
Large tyre
£50
per item
Large van, 4x4 or oversized tyre where disposal costs are higher.
Cooling appliances
Small fridge or freezer
£55
per item
Under-counter or small domestic fridge/freezer.
Cooling appliances
Large fridge or freezer
£85
per item
Tall or large domestic fridge/freezer.
Paint, liquids and containers
Full paint pot
£30
per item
Full or part-full paint tins. Empty dry tins do not usually need this charge.
Paint, liquids and containers
Adhesive tin or tube
£30
per item
Adhesive, sealant or similar container needing separate disposal.
Pressurised containers
Fire extinguisher
£25
per item
Pressurised fire extinguishers must be flagged before loading.
Pressurised containers
Gas bottle
£80
per item
Gas bottles and cylinders require specialist handling and may be refused if not declared.
Electrical items
TV or monitor
£55
per item
Screens and monitors need WEEE handling rather than standard mixed disposal.
Electrical items
Dishwasher
£45
per item
Large electrical appliance requiring WEEE disposal routing.
Electrical items
Washing machine
£40
per item
Large electrical appliance requiring WEEE disposal routing.
Electrical items
Microwave
£25
per item
Small WEEE item that should be listed before collection.
Electrical items
Cooker
£50
per item
Domestic cooker or oven requiring appliance disposal handling.
POPs upholstered seating
Chair or armchair
£50
per item
Waste upholstered domestic seating can require POPs disposal routing.
POPs upholstered seating
Two seater sofa
£75
per item
Upholstered sofas are priced separately because of POPs handling.
POPs upholstered seating
Three seater sofa
£100
per item
Larger upholstered sofas are priced separately because of POPs handling.
POPs upholstered seating
Footstool, pouffe, bean bag or bed base
£50
per item
Small upholstered seating and soft furniture items needing POPs handling.
POPs upholstered seating
POPs contaminated full load
£250
per load
Full load affected by upholstered domestic seating waste containing POPs.
Tyres and rubber
Rubber tracks
£50
per item
Specialist rubber item with a separate recycling route.
Industrial items
Scrap machine track
£175
per item
Industrial item that needs a separate quote before collection.
Industrial items
Scrap conveyor belt
£150
per item
Industrial item that needs a separate quote before collection.
Price research sources
These DBS Waste quote add-ons are based on published London waste removal and skip-hire surcharge lists, with specialist handling guidance checked against GOV.UK where relevant.
Skip It London additional chargesDetailed London price list for non-compliant items and POPs seating, listed per item before VAT.skipit.londonHR Waste Management London price listLondon guide prices for fridges, appliances, mattresses, sofas and removals.hrwastemanagement.co.ukHurleys additional skip hire chargesNorth London additional charges for mattresses, POPs seating, tyres and fridges.skiphire4london.co.ukGOV.UK POPs seating guidanceEnvironment Agency guidance on sorting, storing and disposing of upholstered domestic seating containing POPs.gov.uk
Additional charge FAQs
Why do some items cost extra?
Some items need separate disposal routes, extra handling or specialist processing. Mattresses, fridges, tyres, paint, pressurised containers and upholstered seating are the common examples.
Are these prices added to the load-size price?
Yes. The load-size price covers standard mixed waste volume. Any selected specialist item is added to that estimate so the quote request is clearer before collection.
What if my item is not listed?
Send photos before booking. The team will confirm whether the item can go in a standard load, needs a specialist charge or requires a separate disposal route.
Can upholstered sofas and chairs be mixed with normal waste?
Waste upholstered domestic seating may contain POPs and is handled separately. It should be declared before collection so the correct disposal route can be planned.