Waste and Recycling A-Z
DIY Waste
DIY waste is anything that formed part of the fixtures and fittings of your home, but it excludes the loose contents.
For example, DIY waste includes any items fixed to a wall or floor, such as:
- A fitted bath,
- A fitted carpet
- A wall-mounted cupboard
- Bath units - i.e. sink, toilet, shower panels
- Blinds
- Built-in wardrobes
- Sheds
- Shelves
- Skirting boards
- Tiles
- Wooden fencing
Bulky waste is:
- A free-standing bath
- A loose rug, or
- A free-standing cupboard
Recycle, reuse or dispose
- Book a bulky waste collection or contact us to book a DIY waste collection. View costs
- Take it to a local household waste and recycling centre (tip) - if you will be using a car with a trailer, a van or other commercial vehicle you need advance authorisation from WRWA. Check queue levels by viewing the WRWA webcam. Note that there are restrictions on the quantity of DIY waste that can be tipped free of charge. See arriving at the reuse and recycling centre in a car, on a motorcycle, bicycle or on foot (WRWA website), or DIY waste delivered in vans (WRWA website)
- If you intend to store DIY material/waste or a skip on the public highway you must apply for skip or material licence in advance
- If the DIY waste is not from your home, book a collection with a privately operating waste carrier
Wandsworth Freegle receive regular requests for by-products of DIY such as:
- Kitchens units/cabinets
- Second hand wooden floors,
- Doors
- Paint
- Fences
- Paving slabs (whole or broken)
- Surplus items such as left over bags of cement
You may consider donating your goods via their website.