BMA Free Large Waste Disposal August 8-9

Thairath•Society•17d ago

Reader Briefing

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is providing free large waste collection services across 29 districts on August 8 and 9, 2026.

•The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration organized a free large waste collection event on August 8-9, 2026.
•Collection services are available at designated points across 29 districts.
•Residents must present an ID card or electricity/water bills to officials.
•Illegal dumping carries fines of 2,000 to 10,000 Baht depending on the location.

•The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will deploy officials and vehicles to collect damaged items, large objects, and unused electrical appliances at designated community points.
•The collection service takes place on Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9, 2026, from 09.00 to 12.00.
•Residents are advised to place waste at designated points in front of their residences before 08.30 on the scheduled day.
•Eligible waste includes old furniture, large unused electrical appliances, unwanted construction materials, and large sports equipment.
•Residents are encouraged to sort waste and cut items longer than 1 meter into shorter pieces before disposal.
•Free collection is provided at specified points, while those requiring service far from these points can contact the Cleanliness and Public Parks Department of each district office for a fee.
•Dumping waste outside designated containers or points may result in a 2,000 Baht fine under the Act on the Maintenance of Cleanliness and Order of the Country.
•Dumping waste into waterways carries a 10,000 Baht fine according to Section 380 of the Criminal Code.

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Bangkok Metropolitan Administration(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The authority organizing the free large waste collection event across 29 districts.

Cleanliness and Public Parks Department(ฝ่ายรักษาความสะอาดและสวนสาธารณะ)

The department at district offices that provides waste collection services for a fee for those far from designated points.

Act on the Maintenance of Cleanliness and Order of the Country(พ.ร.บ.รักษาความสะอาดฯ)

The law used to fine individuals 2,000 Baht for dumping waste outside designated areas.

Criminal Code Section 380(ประมวลกฎหมายอาญา มาตรา 380)

The legal provision imposing a 10,000 Baht fine for dumping waste into waterways.