Southampton City Council's bulky household collection service assists residents who have a problem disposing of large household items, which cannot be disposed of through the normal domestic collection service.
This service is just one of the ways in which to dispose of your bulky waste. Maybe your items could be re-used by local needy families living in Southampton. To find out more about the alternatives check out the link below.
The service is not available to trade or commercial premises, or for house clearances.
Concessions for people in receipt of benefits
From 1 April 2011 people in receipt of benefits will no longer receive one free collection. Instead they will receive a 50% reduction on the normal charge and will pay £12.50 for the first collection, subsequent collections are charged at the normal rate.
Collection day amendments
From 1 April 2011 collections will no longer be made on a Saturday, due to a reorganisation of the rounds, all collections will take place Monday to Friday.
How many items can be collected?
You can have up to five single household items collected on one occasion. One item is a single settee, a single chair, a wardrobe or a single bag or bundle of smaller items. One settee, two armchairs and a bag are classed as four items.
Will there be a charge?
The first annual collection requested will be charged at £25, with a maximum of five items to be collected on that occasion.
A second annual collection will be charged at £25 for a collection of up to five items.
As of 1 April 2008, fridges and freezers are no longer collected free of charge. Collection of up to two of these items will be charged at £25. Please note fridges/freezers are not included in the five items stated above.
For further collections individual quotations will be required, with a minimum charge of £73.50 - in line with Southampton City Council's normal scale of charges for commercial waste collection.
Please note if you choose to pay be credit card then a 2.5% surcharge will be added to the transaction.
Booking is required for the use of this service which can be made via phone on 023 8083 3005 or fill in the online request form to arrange a collection and we will get back to you to confirm a collection date and booking details.
WHATEVER YOU DO DON'T JUST DUMP IT!
Southampton's City Patrol Team operates in the city and any offenders could face a £50 fixed penalty notice (maximum £2,500 in court).
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