Knowing where to dispose of the things you no longer need can be overwhelming, so here’s some top tips to help make things easier.
Knowing where to dispose of the things you no longer need can be overwhelming. But leaving things on the pavement could lead to enforcement action, so here’s some top tips to help make things easier.
Donate to charity
Furniture
There are lots of local charities in Portsmouth accepting good condition furniture, and many will collect for free. Check out Sue Ryder, Rowans Hospice and the British Heart Foundation websites.
Kitchenware and bedding
Clean, usable items and furniture can be donated to the Moving On Project, Portsmouth, to support individuals and families in need of a fresh start.
Textiles, books, and decorative items
These can be donated to one of the many charity shops across the city.
Doorstep collections
Anglo Doorstep collections
A free service collecting small household items like textiles, books, and toiletries. Book a collection via the Council's partner link.
Council bulky waste collections
The Council offers doorstep collection starting at £40. Residents on Council Tax Support may qualify for a free collection. Just call 023 9284 1105 for a quote or visit the Council’s website.
Recycle
Small appliances
Place these in a carrier bag on top of your recycling bin on collection day.
Large household items
Take to the tip at Port Solent; most items are accepted for free. Check accepted items and book your visit online.
Textiles and shoes
Drop them at one of 75+ Salvation Army textile banks across the city.
Books and DVDs
These can be recycled at one of 30+ British Heart Foundation media banks around the city.
You can find details of all recycling banks across the city on the Council’s website, along with lots more details all about rubbish and recycling in Portsmouth – including when your collection days are for general rubbish and your recycling.
The Student and Neighbour Liaison Service are here to support you. If you would like any more information on what you need to do when you move out of your student house, contact the service at student-neighbourliaison@port.ac.uk or 023 9284 3214.