How do I get rid of an old sofa Portsmouth?

Larger household items can be taken to the HWRC, where certain items can be sold on for reuse if in good condition. Please ask a member of staff on arrival at the site about where to place the item.

How do I get rid of an old mattress Portsmouth?

Easy steps to diligent disposal Collect Your Old Bed’s easy three step process offers residents the opportunity to: Identify their postcode area for pick-up. Identify the items needing collection. Choose a collection date which is at their own convenience and submit contact details, ready for collection.

Can I take a mattress to the tip Portsmouth?

Mattresses can be taken to your local HWRC for disposal.

How many bin bags can I put out Portsmouth?

What is the limit? If you live in a flat fronted property, we will take three bags of rubbish per week. Any extra rubbish won’t be collected – you can take extra bags to the recycling centre at Port Solent.

Can I take sofa to local tip?

Most tips or Local Recycling Centres, as they’re officially known, will happily accept your sofa and, where possible, will recycle or reuse as much of the sofa as possible.

Do you have to book at the Port Solent tip?

You must have an appointment to visit the Portsmouth HWRC. If you visit without an appointment, you will be turned away. You can book up to three trips to Portsmouth HWRC in a week (Monday to Sunday).

How do I dispose of rubbish in Portsmouth?

General household rubbish which can’t be recycled either in your green recycling bin or through recycling banks or services in the city. DIY waste such as soil, rubble, bricks, paint cans etc. – you can take this to the Portsmouth recycling centre or arrange removal by a licensed firm.

What can Portsmouth City Council collect from my home?

Ceramic sanitary ware including sink basins, pedestals, bidets and toilet cisterns. If none of the options above are practical, then Portsmouth City Council will collect larger household items from your home and dispose of it in the correct way. Council collections are operating on a reduced service.

How do I get a free collection in Portsmouth?

If you are a Portsmouth resident in receipt of Council Tax Support (CTS) you can get one free collection per year. To qualify, you will need to provide proof that you get Council Tax Support either by showing us your award letter or by giving us permission to check your records online.

What time is rubbish collected from my bins?

This should be before 7am, as rubbish can be collected between 7am and 4pm. Remember to bring your bins back as soon as they have been emptied or by the end of collection day.