Leaving unwanted items on the pavement when moving out of your home could lead to enforcement action. If you live in a rented accommodation, leaving them in the house or flat may cost you your deposit, so make sure you have a plan.
The greenest way to dispose of things is to give them a chance at a second life, either by donating or selling. Here are some ideas to get started, and if you still have things to dispose of afterwards, we’ve got it covered at the end.
Items in good condition but no time to sell? Think about donating them.
Remember: Never leave donations on the floor by bring banks or outside charity shops. It’s fly-tipping and the donations may also get stolen or damaged by weather and animals.
Top tip: Only donate non-perishable food in unopened tins, cans or packets to charities.
Some of Portsmouth’s local charities accepting good condition furniture:
Top tip: Any upholstered furniture will need to still have their Fire Safety 1988 label on.
Top tip: Please make sure donations are clean and in good condition – they are going to individuals and families in need of a fresh start.
Find your nearest recycling point at www.recyclenow.com/recycling-locator
Advertise on online marketplaces. Local buy and sell pages on social media are the perfect place to start. And with in-person pick-ups, you don’t have to worry about packing and posting.
Make the best use of your home bins by separating recyclable items.
Remember: Place your waste containers out for collection on the last collection day before you leave. Do not leave waste and containers on the pavement on non-collection days. Find your collection dates here.
Important: You are responsible for ensuring that your waste is disposed of legally, even after you have passed it on. If you pay anyone to dispose of your waste, you must ensure they are a licensed waste carrier. You can check on DEFRA’s website by searching their business name or address.
If you have any questions, please contact the recycling and rubbish team
