Household waste

This section of the website provides information about domestic waste collection for Southampton residents.

Latest Information

Latest information in waste and recycling, revised Christmas collections.

Garden Waste

Information about Southampton's garden waste collection scheme

Assisted Collections

If you require extra assistance in the collection of your household rubbish and recyclables then get in touch as we may be able to help.

Composters

The council encourages home composting of food and garden waste. there are a number of different ways to compost.

Residual and Recycling Collections - Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions about residual and recycling collections

Hazardous Waste Collection

Southampton City Council does not collect hazardous waste. For removal of hazardous waste please contact a private company.

Household rubbish - large items

Replacing the bed or the sofa and need to dispose of the old one? The council provides a service to collect large rubbish items from households in the city.

Household Waste Recycling Centre

If you have additional household waste that can not fit in your weekly collection or cannot be recycled then there are household waste recycling centre available in and around Southampton.

Clinical Waste Collection Service

Clinical Waste (soiled swabs, dressings, needles, etc) are collected separately to ensure that potentially dangerous waste is prevented from entering into the ordinary collection service.

Skips

If you are doing some DIY or work around the house, the Council can hire you a skip (subject to conditions being met).


Last updated: 16 December 2008

Southampton City Council, Civic Centre, Southampton, SO14 7LY - email gateway@southampton.gov.uk - tel 023 8022 3855 - minicom 023 8083 2798