Bulky Waste Collection Service

Update 10th July 2026: Our bulky waste collection service has been temporarily suspended due to problems with our collection vehicles. As a result, we are unable to take any new bulky waste bookings at this time. We understand this may be frustrating and apologise for the inconvenience. We currently do not yet know when the service will restart but we will update this page when we can accept bookings again.

• If you already have a bulky waste collection booked, we will do our best to collect your items on the planned collection date. However, some collections may be delayed because of the vehicle problems. If this affects your booking, we will contact you as soon as possible.
• If you have recently received a price estimate for a bulky waste collection, we cannot arrange a collection at the moment. Your request will remain on hold until the service restarts. 

In the meantime, you may wish to consider other ways of getting rid of bulky items. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Fareham Borough Council provides a chargeable collection service for the collection and safe disposal of bulky household items such as:

• Sofas and armchairs
• Beds and mattresses
• Tables and chairs
• Wardrobes and cupboards
• White goods and large appliances

Collections are available on Mondays (excluding Bank Holidays) and must be booked in advance.

2025-2026 Charges

The charge for the bulky waste collection will depend on the number and type of items being collected.

The exact cost will be confirmed when you request a quote but typical charges are shown below:

• £53 for one item (including fridges/freezers)
• £81 for two smaller items 
• £124 for half a lorry load       
• £218 for a full lorry load          

A visit to the property may be required before a final quote can be provided.

If you need help clearing a property, please contact us for a house clearance quote (a visit to the property may be required before we can provide an estimate).

Booking a Bulky Waste Collection

Arranging a quote for a bulky waste collection is easy. You can: 

• Complete our online quote request form.
• Call 01329 236100  to discuss your requirements and obtain a quote.
• Email PublicSpacesFrontline@fareham.gov.uk and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Preparing Items for Collection

To help us collect your items safely:

• Items must be placed outside the property, as close to the roadside as possible and be accessible to the collection crew.
• Upholstered furniture that has been damaged or split should be sealed with tape or plastic where possible.
• Please try to keep items dry and protected from the weather before collection.

Donate, Re-use or Recycle Your Item

Please consider whether your furniture or appliance could be donated, re-used or recycled  before arranging a collection. Many items in good condition can be given a second life through local charities or reuse organisations, helping to reduce waste and support local communities. Check for reuse and repair sites  in your area.

If you're disposing of upholstered items (such as sofas, armchairs, sofa beds, upholstered dining chairs, office chairs or footstools) and they have a fire safety label attached, they may be suitable for donation to local re-use charities    (952 KB).

Some upholstered furniture may contain Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), which require special handling and disposal to protect the environment. If an item cannot be reused and needs to be disposed of, please keep it intact where possible and ensure any damaged areas are securely covered to prevent material escaping during transport.

Click here for further information  about POPs and the safe disposal of upholstered furniture.

Items We Cannot Collect

Unfortunately, we cannot collect:

• Televisions
• Computer monitors
• Microwaves
• Light strips
• Asbestos
• Paint
• Kitchen units
• Rubble, bricks or concrete from DIY works
• Garden waste

These items should be taken to a Household Waste Recycling Centre or disposed of using an appropriate alternative service.

Commercial Waste

This service is for household waste only. If you are a business, builder or contractor, waste must be disposed of through a licensed commercial waste service.

Fareham Borough Council operates a commercial waste service to help businesses collect and dispose of their commercial waste. Please contact us for further information.

Cancellations

If you cancel your booking before 4pm on the Friday before collection, you will receive a full refund.

If cancellation is received after this time, a £25 administration charge will apply. Where a crew has already attended the property, we may need to recover the costs associated with the visit before any refund is processed. Any outstanding amount will then be credited back to the card used for the booking.

If you are experiencing financial difficulties, support may be available through the Government's Breathing Space scheme, which helps people in problem debt by providing temporary protections from creditor action whilst they seek debt advice. 

Fly-Tipping and Duty of Care

Householders have a legal duty of care to ensure their waste is disposed of responsibly.

If you employ someone to remove waste from your property, you should check that they hold a valid Waste Carrier Licence. Failing to do so could result in your waste being fly-tipped. As the householder, you may still be held responsible if your waste is disposed of illegally. Find out more about Fly-Tipping.