Scheduled Large Waste Disposal in Bangkok for 2026. Bangkok residents prepare to clear out old items for a more spacious home. Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA). Responding to sustainable waste management policies, the BMA launches the project "Scheduled Large Waste Disposal." Free service for residents on Saturday, 18 April, and Sunday, 19 April 2026, to facilitate post-Songkran cleanup, covering 40 districts citywide. Whether old sofas, mattresses, or broken electrical appliances, here is a summary of locations and preparation steps before fines apply for improper disposal. Find your nearest point and use the service now, along withrecommendations for a "Waste Buy-Back" platform teaching how to sell waste from home for easy extra income.
Residents are asked to place large waste items and unwanted goods at designated curbside points before 08:30 to await collection by officials from 09:00 to 12:00.
Residents are advised to sort large waste properly before disposal, such as furniture, electrical appliances, and sports equipment over 1 meter, which should be cut into smaller pieces. Heavy items should be disassembled, and small pieces bundled securely. Prepare an ID card to show officials (electricity or water bills can be used as alternative proof).
1. Bring waste to designated collection points.
2. Show proof of identity to verify ownership.
3. Officials will transport waste to disposal sites at no charge.
BMA will collect large waste on 18-19 April, with different districts scheduled each day. Check the dates and district locations clearly as follows.
Additionally, for those with large quantities of waste or living far from scheduled collection points, services can be requested from the Sanitation and Public Parks Division at every district office, subject to government fees. Scan the QR CODE to contact sanitation departments in all 50 districts.
Warning: Improper disposal obstructs Bangkok's drainage system and is punishable under the Cleanliness Act: a 2,000 baht fine for disposal outside containers or designated spots, and a 10,000 baht fine for dumping into waterways, under Criminal Code Section 380.
For those interested in the BMA's "Scheduled Large Waste Disposal" project on 18-19 April 2026, be prepared. Check your district's location and date, and use the service at the nearest point.