What is the limit?
If you live in a flat fronted property, we will take three standard sized bags of rubbish per week. Any extra rubbish won’t be collected – you can take extra bags to the recycling centre at Port Solent.
If you have a black wheelie bin for rubbish, then this should be filled with bagged rubbish, and you should be able to close the lid of your bin.
Extra rubbish bags
If you have extra bags to be collected, you can purchase stickers that will allow these to be taken as well. Stickers cost £24 for a sheet of 12, and should be placed on every extra bag that you put out. To buy these stickers, call us on 023 9284 1105 – you can pay by debit or credit card.
Request a bigger bin
If despite recycling properly, you need extra rubbish collected regularly, you can request an assessment for a bigger bin. Call 023 9284 1105 or email recyclingandrubbish@portsmouthcc.gov.uk to discuss it with our team.
During an assessment, a waste management officer will check your waste before it’s collected. You don’t need to be present for this.
The officer will check that:
- you have indeed more rubbish than your allowance
- the rubbish is standard weekly waste (for example, not from a clear out)
- you recycle properly (all the dry recycling and food waste has been sorted into the correct bins – including taking glass and textiles to recycling banks if you’re able to)
The officer will usually confirm straight away if you qualify and arrange for a bigger bin (or bigger allowance).
Communal bins
All communal bins (for general waste, recycling, and food waste) should be big enough for the residents of that block or property. Any extra waste that couldn’t fit in the bins won’t be collected by the bin collection crews.
Landlords and managing agents need to work with their residents to make sure they’re using the bins correctly, recycling the correct materials and not blocking access to bins on collection day.
Contact us
Contact the recycling and rubbish team by calling 023 9284 1105, emailing recyclingandrubbish@portsmouthcc.gov.uk, or using the online form.