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Sofa Collection in Hampshire: Private vs Council

How our same-day sofa collection compares with Hampshire council bulky-waste pickups on price, waiting times, POPs disposal rules and the paperwork you get.

By Jason Wake — Director, Hampshire Waste ClearancePublished 1 min read
Old sofa awaiting private collection in Hampshire by a licensed waste carrier.
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The single most common question we get on WhatsApp is: 'is it cheaper than the council?' For sofas, the answer is almost always yes — and we come when you actually need us.

Portsmouth City Council, Havant Borough and Fareham all offer a bulky-waste collection, but slots are typically two to four weeks out, the sofa must have a fire label, and you pay a flat fee per item.

Our sofa collection is Starting from £60, includes any floor, any label status, and is usually available same-day. You also get a waste transfer note — proof that the sofa was legally recycled, not fly-tipped.

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