A load of rubbish!
A quick guide to getting rid of your household waste
Call us ASAP on 0303 303 0003 if you see anyone fly tipping. (‘Crime scene’ tape around any illegal dumping means it has been reported to us and we are arranging for it to be taken away.)
Bins and waste collection
Contact your local authority to find out when household rubbish gets collected in your area. You can also ask them for a replacement bin.
Communal bins
Fly tipping around communal bins is a fire safety hazard. Please report any issues regarding communal bins to Customer Services.
Recycling waste
Check our quick guide to recycling (see below).
Fly tipping (illegal dumping)
Fly tipping is a growing problem at our schemes. Illegally dumped waste is a fire hazard, annoying for tenants and costly for Broadland to remove. If you see it, report it!
Fly tipping means leaving unwanted items:
- next to your household bins
- next to your communal bin area
- on public land
Fly tipping is a criminal offence, punishable by a fixed penalty notice, unlimited fine and/or imprisonment up to 5 years!
Bulky waste
To get rid of bulky waste or large items:
- Contact your local council’s bulky waste collection service to get items collected directly from your house.
- Some charities will also collect furniture in good condition
- Sell or donate unwanted items through eBay, Gumtree, Freegle or Freecycle
Rubbish amnesties
Look out for our ‘rubbish amnesties’. This is when we visit a scheme/neighbourhood to take away large household items and other bulky rubbish for you, free of charge.
We will contact you by email, text or post about any rubbish amnesties coming up in your area (so PLEASE make sure we have your up to date contact details - don’t miss out!)
