London rubbish removal advice, pricing help and practical guides from Rubbish Taxi.
Getting rid of old furniture in London can be a real headache. Sofas don't fit in bins, wardrobes won't go down stairs easily, and the council collection waiting list can stretch for weeks. If you need furniture removed quickly and affordably, here's what you need to know.
We collect almost any type of household or commercial furniture:
Most furniture is bulky but relatively light. A full three-seater sofa might weigh 50–80 kg, while a solid oak wardrobe could be closer to 100 kg. At Rubbish Taxi, we charge by weight using digital scales fitted to every truck. That means if you have a couple of lightweight IKEA items, you pay less than someone shifting a house full of heavy antiques.
This is fairer than the fixed "per item" or "per van load" pricing most competitors use. Their vans are often half the size of our trucks anyway — our vehicles hold up to 12.35 m³, roughly double a standard Transit van.
We offer same-day collections across London when capacity allows. Send us photos on WhatsApp and we can usually give you a price and a time slot within minutes.
As a licensed waste carrier, we ensure everything is disposed of legally. Items in good condition are passed to reuse charities where possible. The rest goes to licensed recycling and waste facilities — never fly-tipped.
Our larger trucks mean fewer trips and better value. Digital scales mean transparent, weight-based pricing with no guesswork. And because we cover all of London — North, South, East and West — we can usually fit you in the same day.