How to dispose of rubbish in Brighton

2. Brighton council bulky waste collection service

Brighton & Hove council offers a bulky waste collection service for items that don’t fit in your bins. They collect the following items:

• Furniture
• Electrical items
• White goods
• Other waste (doors, 5x black bags of bagged waste)

Cost of the collection service & more details

• £60 for 3 items
• Extra items at £12 each
• White goods charged at £45 per item

Concessions: available to those eligible. That includes:

• People over 60
• Those receiving income support/ universal credit.

Make sure you state over the phone that you are eligible when booking.

Some more details: to book call the council on 01273 290 798. The lines are open 9:30-1:30 Monday - Friday. You will pay over the phone for a slot in approx 7-14 days following. The council asks that you have ready:

• A description of your items - so you can be correctly charged
• Debit card for payment
• Your full address with postcode

Read the council's page about bulky waste collection here.

3. Licensed man and van waste collectors

Another option is to hire a man & van rubbish collector. They are private businesses that you pay to come and collect rubbish at your convenience. Waste collectors can respond much quicker (sometimes on the same day), will collect most types of waste as well as from inside or outside your property. It's really important to make sure they hold a valid waste carrier license plus public liability insurance (LoveJunk can do all those checks for you... see below!)

Cheapest licensed rubbish removal service in Brighton

The best way to find your cheapest local licensed waste collector in Brighton is to use the LoveJunk marketplace. It’s easy to dispose of your items - just post a picture of your unwanted stuff, choose a time and publish the listing. A nearby licensed waste carrier gives a quote to take it away. If your item is reusable, a reuser can come and pick it up for free. Either way, you’ll get rid of your item responsibly. It’s free to use the platform and LoveJunk is recommended by Brighton & Hove council.

Examples of man & van rubbish removal prices in Brighton

Below are some examples of waste removal jobs in Brighton, plus how much they cost. Bear in mind that quotes depend on the type and amount of waste, as well as the urgency. For the most up to date jobs plus full details about each one, see our rubbish removal prices tool and filter between waste types.

4. Skip hire Brighton

Skips are useful if you have messy waste or rubble to dispose of. Unlike man & van collectors, though, you'll need to load the skip yourself. Skip prices are fixed so it doesn't matter how full or empty the skip is, you'll pay the same. It's usually much more expensive to hire a skip because of additional permit and license fees. 

Brighton skip hire companies

We recommend local licensed companies when looking to hire a skip. Here are some of the main skip hire companies operating in Brighton:

Skip hire prices in Brighton

Here are the typical skip hire prices (including VAT) for a mixed general waste skip in Brighton. Prices reflect a hire period of 14 days. They do not include the cost of necessary skip permits or parking bay suspensions.

Builder skip: 6-8 cubic yard skip @ £320-£390

Maxi skip: 10-12 cubic yard skip @ £580

Skip Permits and Bay Suspensions

To place a skip on the road or in a parking bay (as opposed to on your drive, for example), you need a skip permit license and/ or a controlled parking zone (CPZ) suspension permit. If you need one of these, your skip hire company will deal with the application. Just be aware of the extra costs.

Skip license Brighton: £46 for 28 days

CPZ Bay Suspension in Brighton: £20 per day