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Haringey Bulky Waste Collection & Rubbish Clearance

18 February 2022

Rubbish Clearance & Bulky Waste Collection in Haringey

Your ultimate resource to Haringey bulky waste collection and rubbish clearance. Initially, this guide covers how to dispose of any rubbish or bulky junk you may have taking up space in your home (e.g. fridge, sofa, large appliances, builders waste, mattress, rubble). Secondly, we discuss which solution is best for different types of waste, including the best value and most eco-friendly options if you live in the Haringey area.


Key sections are: 

  • Reuse options  
  • Council bulky waste collection service in Haringey 
  • Rubbish clearance collectors - man & van - with examples and prices 
  • Skip hire providers, skip hire prices and local skip permit fees
  • HWRCs / tips / civic amenity sites for Haringey residents 
  • Interesting rubbish statistics for Haringey council

 

Useful overall background: 

 

1. Reuse options in Haringey

So, let's get started! Unless the item is beyond repair, the cheapest and most eco-friendly way to dispose of something is to donate it for reuse. You can either give your stuff to someone within your network for free. Or, instead, you can find a local reuse charity. These charities will either give the items to someone in need or alternatively sell them and use the proceeds for their charitable cause. Also, it's important to note that if you want to donate upholstered furniture to a charity, the item will need a fire safety certificate.

Donate to a Person 

Assuming a friend or relative doesn't want the item, the simplest and most cost-effective way to donate is to list the item on LoveJunk and tick the 'reusable' box. This notifies reusers based in or around your location, and, as a result, if the item catches a reusers eye, they will then send you an offer via the LoveJunk app to pick it up. Again, the process is free and super easy.

 

Charities and organisations for Reuse in Haringey

Below is a list of local Haringey Reuse charities and organisations that collect furniture and large working appliances for free. It's important to note that response times and service levels may vary unless they are large national organisations.

Reuse Orgs Address
BHF 436 Holloway Road, Islington, London, UK, N7 6QA
Bright Sparks 176 Seven Sisters Rd, Finsbury Park, London, N7 7PX
Charity Shop Furniture Store 191 Park Ln, London, N17 0HJ
Helping Hand Haringey 27 Somewhere St, NW17 1QU
Home Start Haringey 100 Tower Gardens Rd, London, N17 7QA
Reaching Out To All CIC 446 Green Lanes, London, N13 5XD
Marie Curie 489 Green Lanes, Harringay Ladder, London, N4 1AL
Mary's Living and Giving 155 Stoke Newington Church St, London, N16 0UH

 

The PramDepot is an arts-led recycling project that provides baby clothes and equipment to vulnerable new mums and their babies in London. They take donations of small baby items like clothes for babies aged 0-3 months and toys suitable for newborns every Tuesday between 10 am and 4.30 pm. On the last Tuesday of each month, they take donations of larger items such as good quality buggies and high chairs. Ensure you read PramDepot’s information about what you can and cannot take before bringing any donations.

 

2. Council bulky item collection service in Haringey

The council in Haringey offers residents a collection service for bulky items. However, the service is not available to local businesses or tradespeople. Regarding the full details of Haringey's bulky waste collection service, including how to book, please see below.

Cost of Haringey council bulky waste collection service 

Charges for Haringey council bulky waste collection service: 

  • £20.00 to collect 1 - 4 items 
  • £10.00 for extra items

Additional information:

Response time:  typical wait times are 2 - 3 weeks

Concessions:  no concessions available 

Appliances: council collects appliances but not American style fridges

DIY/ home improvement waste: does not cover any rubble, bricks, stonework, cement, paint, plasterboard or home improvement waste 

Internal collections: the team starts work at 6.30 am, so most importantly, ensure that your items are presented and ready by this time

Garden waste: garden waste collections are accepted

More details: despite this comprehensive list, for full details of Haringey's bulky waste collection service, click here

 

3. Use a private licensed man & van waste collectors

If you can't use the council bulky waste collection service or donate your item, you will most likely need a licensed man & van rubbish collector. Both the council collection service and man and van waste contractors will visit your property, load up your junk, and finally, take it away for disposal.

The main differences between man and van waste collectors and the council's bulky collection service are the following three points. Firstly, speed is a significant factor, as a private man and van waste collector can respond much faster than the council. Secondly, labour, as collectors will collect from anywhere inside or outside the home, and lastly, types of waste, as private waste collectors can take all kinds of junk, including rubble and garden waste.

Furthermore, the pricing for a private man and van collection depends on the type and amount of waste and when you need it removed. For many more examples of Haringey bulky waste collections with photos and prices, see the LoveJunk Price Gallery.

 

Cheapest bulky waste collector in Haringey

When looking for the easiest way to find the nearest and cheapest licensed man & van waste collector for your rubbish in Haringey, look no further! LoveJunk is the waste removal and junk reuse marketplace. Unlike others, we not only guarantee that all collectors are correctly licensed and insured but, in addition, provide full details of where your waste ends up and how much of it avoids going to landfills. That is why we are recommended so widely by councils. We make junk removal cheaper, safer and greener. Just tap the green button below! 

 

 

4. Examples of man & van collections & prices in Haringey

Cardboard boxes and packaging, £70

Metal bath with various junk, £60

Large three seater habitat sofa, £65

2 seater sofa, £55

Household waste for disposal, £50

Vintage lighting, £10

5. Skip hire in Haringey

Another means of Haringey rubbish clearance is skip hire. Skips are helpful if, for example, you have lots of cumbersome, messy waste and would like to contain it all in one place. But, unlike a man & van collection, you need to load the skip yourself, and the price is fixed regardless of how much you fill it. Skip hire is also significantly more expensive than using a man & van waste collector because of the permits and license fees on top. For a look at skip hire in greater detail, please read our Ultimate Guide to Skip Hire for more information.

Local skip hire companies 

In general, it is good to use a licensed skip hire company that serves your local area. Here are some of the local skip hire companies within the borough of Haringey.

Skip Hire Haringey
Town Skips & Grab Hire
HuntSkipsUKLTD
JunkBunk LTD
Cheap Skip Hire Wood Green

Skip hire prices in Haringey

Below you'll find the typical skip hire prices (including VAT) for mixed general waste in Haringey but to clarify, these figures do not include skip permits or parking bay suspension fees.

Builder skip: 6 – 8 cubic yard skip @ £260 - £280 

Maxi skip: 10 - 12 cubic yard skip @ £350 - £370

Skip Permits and Bay Suspensions 

If you want to place a skip on the road, you will definitely need a skip permit license and possibly a CPZ parking suspension. For more information regarding skip permits, take a look at our Guide to Skip Permits and Bay Suspensions.

Skip License Haringey: £87.45 for 28 days

CPZ Bay Suspension: £26.35 per day

Here is a link to the Haringey council website for skip permits: https://www.haringey.gov.uk/parking-roads-and-travel

 

6. Tips & HWRCs in the Haringey area

If you have means of transport (and the muscle!), a cheap way to dispose of your bulky waste is by taking your junk to your local council tip. However, council tips are only available to residents, not businesses. Below, we have provided a map of council tips and civic amenity sites in the Haringey borough and some additional useful information. 

A map of Haringey tips

map of councils tips in haringey


List of nearest household waste recycling centres for Haringey residents: 

  • Reuse and recycling centre Haringey - Western Road, N22 6UG
  • Hours: Monday to Sunday, 9 am to 4 pm

Useful additional info:

  • Booking: You must book a time slot if you wish to visit by vehicle, bike or on foot. You can book a space for a minimum of 24 hours in advance and up to two weeks ahead
  • Photo identification: Only for vans 
  • Unloading: Site staff cannot help overall unless you have proof of a disability  
  • Vans: Proof of residency, such as a utility bill, is an essential requirement for van bookings
  • Rules: Trade (commercial) waste is not accepted

 

 

7. Rubbish stats for Haringey

So, the results are in! We have analysed the rubbish stats for every borough of London (as well as other regions of the UK) to see any year on year changes. Here are the overall rubbish stats for Haringey.In 2021, there were 21,950 reported instances of fly-tipping in Haringey. This figure equates to 82 fly-tips per 1000 residents and 20 fly-tips per 100 households. And is based on a population of 266,357 and 107,700 households, respectively. To see how Haringey compares, read our analysis of Fly-tipping in London and Fly tipping in England.

And finally..

Finally, thanks for reading! Let us know if you have any questions regarding bulky waste collection in Haringey because we would be happy to help. Likewise, if you would like to chat about anything that is featured in this blog, or if you have any other questions about rubbish clearance in general, don't hesitate to get in touch. You can email us at [email protected] or connect with us on our social media channels. For any other questions regarding the site or how to create a listing, here is a link to our FAQ page.

 

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