If you physically can't move your bins or boxes, we may help you take your rubbish or recycling out. Read our guidance on assisted collections.
If you’ve received a letter asking if you still need the assisted collection service, please fill out the paper form and return it by prepaid envelope.
If you don't receive a letter, you can contact Environmental Services.
Environmental Services cover waste collections, public toilets, street cleaning and environmental enforcement.
If you don't already receive assisted collections, you can apply by phone or email:
You need to tell us:
To apply contact Environmental Services.
Environmental Services cover waste collections, public toilets, street cleaning and environmental enforcement.
The assisted collections service only helps with regular rubbish and recycling collections.
If you can't put your rubbish or recycling on or by the pavement, and don't have anyone who can do it for you, we could help.
We can't take your rubbish or recycling if you live in a shared block. Instead, contact your managing agent, caretaker or cleaner to help take it to a shared bin. If you live in a council-owned block of flats, send an email to EstatesServiceTeam@brighton-hove.gov.uk.
Applications can be made on behalf of someone else.
Bins must be visible from the road.
When you apply, you'll be asked where the bin will be collected from. Environmental Services will then confirm whether this is a suitable location.
The bin cannot be obstructed, for example, behind a locked gate.
Environmental Services collects bins and boxes of standard sizes or smaller for this service.
These sizes are:
Bin size can be found on the brim of the bin, once the bin is open:
If you're receiving assisted collections but no longer need the service, you must inform Environmental Services as soon as possible.
Environmental Services cover waste collections, public toilets, street cleaning and environmental enforcement.
An assisted collection service normally lasts for 12 months. Environmental Services will then contact you to renew the service.
If you only need help temporarily, you can request a shorter length of service.
False applications to the scheme may be subject to further review and investigation.
An application for assisted collections will be retained for one year: each yearly renewal counts as an application and will be stored for one year.
Details of residents receiving assisted collections will be retained for 5 years after your last renewal or cancellation.
Brighton & Hove City Council reserve the right to discontinue, pause or amend the assisted collections service at its discretion. Any changes to the service will be communicated to you.
You must already have a garden waste subscription to receive assisted collections for garden waste.
We review all garden waste assisted collections case-by-case. They are available where Environmental Services considers it safe to do so.
Go to the Garden Waste terms and conditions for more information.
If you don't have an active garden waste subscription, you can join the waiting list for garden waste collections.
For bulky waste removal like a mattress, sofa or white goods, phone 01273 29 07 98.
You can report a missed bin or box collection for regular and assisted collections.