We arrange rubbish collections across Lewisham, including unwanted furniture, household contents and clear-out waste at business premises. We use your photographs and address details to agree the job before the collection is booked.
Find your part of Lewisham
Lewisham town and the wider borough use several different postal districts. An address may be described as Deptford, Catford, Brockley or Forest Hill and still fall within the borough. We use the full postcode to identify the actual collection location and discuss its access.
SE13, SE6 and SE12
SE13 includes Lewisham and Hither Green addresses, SE6 is associated with Catford and Bellingham, and SE12 covers Lee and Grove Park locations. If the rubbish is in a flat or rear store, tell us the entrance to use and where the items are within the building.
SE4, SE8 and SE14
SE4 covers Brockley and Crofton Park, SE8 includes Deptford, and SE14 is associated with New Cross. These districts cross or approach borough boundaries. For a shopfront or shared premises, include the room or unit and any separate loading entrance rather than only the public address.
SE23, SE26 and BR1
SE23 includes Forest Hill and Honor Oak, SE26 covers Sydenham locations and BR1 reaches into Downham. In a house with belongings in several spaces, identify each pile in the photos. If there is a garage or garden entrance away from the front door, explain the route.
Blackheath and smaller boundary sections
Parts of SE3 cover Blackheath, with borough-edge addresses also using SE9 and SE15. Smaller boundary references can include SE10, SE16 and BR3. None of those prefixes belongs exclusively to Lewisham. Send the full physical address for a check, particularly if the location is near Greenwich, Southwark or Bromley.
Decide what is leaving the property
Before a larger clear-out, separate the belongings you are retaining from the rubbish. Our household clearance service explains the detailed enquiry for several rooms or a property handover. If somebody else provides the keys, they need to know which items have been approved for removal.
For unwanted sofas, beds and other large pieces, our furniture collection information contains the item guidance. Tell us whether the furniture is still assembled and show any narrow stairs or doorway. We discuss preparation before the visit rather than assuming every bulky item will fit through the available route.
A garden pile is not always just green waste
Cuttings, soil, paving and old outdoor furniture need separate descriptions. Our garden waste removal guide helps with that enquiry. Include the path from the garden, especially if the only access runs through the home or a shared passage.
Show separate storage areas as well as the main pile. A photograph taken from one end can hide additional rubbish or heavy materials. Tell us about anything uncertain: we do not collect hazardous waste, including asbestos, paint, chemicals or automotive fluids.
Business premises and mixed store rooms
A shop, office store or workshop can have a load that differs from ordinary domestic rubbish. Use our commercial collection service to describe the contents. Identify packaging, fittings, furniture and heavier materials so the assessment reflects what is actually there.
Let us know whether the business stays open and whether collections use a rear door or shared loading area. If a building manager has to arrange entry, include that early. We need an agreed access plan as well as an item list before confirming the visit.
What makes a useful collection quote?
We consider the amount of rubbish, its weight and the work between the items and the vehicle. Stairs, a long carry or preparation for large furniture can affect that work. The guide prices below are an introduction to the load options; we confirm the quote for your particular job.
Send updated photos if more rubbish is added while you are sorting. If you decide to retain a large item, tell us that too. Keeping the scope current gives everyone a clearer understanding of what the appointment covers.
Why use us in Lewisham?
You can discuss a mixed clear-out without first knowing the exact load size. We connect the rubbish enquiry with the property details and explain the quote before the visit is agreed. That is useful when a tenant, relative or colleague needs to coordinate the access.
We also help you identify the right collection information while keeping the booking based on your own items. A household move, a garden clear-out and a workplace store room do not need identical assumptions. Photographs and a short description are enough to start the conversation.
Request your collection
Send the full postcode, photos of the complete load and your preferred date. Add the floor, entrance and any loading arrangements you know about. We will check availability and confirm the visit details with you.
For nearby locations, explore East Dulwich collections or Bromley coverage. Our area directory lists the other guides.
Lewisham collection questions
Is this guide only for Lewisham town centre?
No. It covers the wider borough, including places such as Catford, Brockley, Deptford and Forest Hill. We check each collection from the full postcode.
Can rubbish be collected from a rear store room?
Describe its entrance, the route to a loading point and any shared access. Show the contents and access so we can assess the work.
Can I include old garden furniture with cuttings?
Include both in the enquiry but describe them separately. We need to understand the materials and total amount before agreeing the collection.
Does a BR1 postcode mean the property is outside Lewisham?
Not necessarily. Parts of Downham use BR1. Postal and borough boundaries differ, so send the complete address for a location check.
