Solihull Bulky Waste Collection
| Reuse organisation | Address |
| Recon Solihull | 240 Lyndon Rd, Solihull B92 7QW, United Kingdom |
| The ReUsers shop, Sutton Coldfield | ReUsers, Norris Way, Sutton Coldfield, B75 7BB |
| UpCycle Birmingham | Upcycle Birmingham Shop
Unit 1, 4 High Street, Castle Vale, B35 7PR Upcycle Birmingham Warehouse St Gerards Church Centre, Yatesbury Avenue, Castle Vale, Birmingham, B35 6JT |
| CT Furniture Birmingham - Northfield | 780-784, Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham B31 2NN |
Top tip: if you have an item that could be repaired, try Solihull Repair Cafe. The address is 26 Richmond Rd, Solihull, B92 7RR.
Reuse websites
There are various websites online dedicated to reuse. As a general rule, no money is exchanged - everything is free! These are great ways to both give away and find pre-loved items.
For full details on how to set up and use it, check out our Ultimate Guide to Freecycle.
2. Solihull council bulky waste collection service
Solihull council offers a bulky waste collection service for items that don’t fit in your bins. They can collect up to 10 items per booking.
The council can collect furniture, white goods, appliances and generally larger items with exceptions. They cannot collect:
| Batteries | Garden waste (includes sheds, soil, timber, tree stumps, wood) |
| Building waste (includes cement mixer, concrete blocks, DIY waste, plaster, plasterboard, roofing materials, rubble, slabs, tiles, paint tins) | Gas bottles |
| Car parts | Generators |
| Caravans | Liquids |
| Cast iron | Marble |
| Cement mixer | Pianos |
| Commercial waste | Railway sleepers |
| Engine parts | Storage heaters |
| Fence panels/ fencing | Sunbeds |
| Fibre glass | Trailers |
| Glass (includes fish tanks, mirrors, patio doors, doors made with more than 50% glass, windows) | Tyres |
| Garage doors |
Note - you can dispose of your hazardous waste at Bickenhill Household Waste Recycling Centre, but you will need to apply for a permit.
Cost of the collection service & more details
| 1 item | £20 |
| 2-5 items | £30 |
| 6-10 items | £40 |
Reponse time: if slots are available, you can book up to one working day before your collection.
Concessions: 25% discount for those receiving benefits.
More details: for full terms and conditions to the bulky waste service, read here.
Book your bulky waste collection with Solihull council here. You need to register an account with an address in Solihull to qualify.
3. Licensed man and van waste collectors
An alternative to the council service is to hire a licensed man & van rubbish collector. There are a few advantages to using man & van:
- Faster response times
- Able to collect most types of waste
- Collections from inside or outside properties (helpful if you can’t lift or move items yourself)
Man & van collections are usually a bit more expensive. The exact cost depends on the type and amount of waste, as well as the date and time you want it collected.
Cheapest licensed bulky waste collector in Solihull
The best way to find your cheapest local licensed waste collector in Solihull is to use the LoveJunk marketplace. Getting rid of your items is easy: just snap a picture of your unwanted stuff, choose a time and publish your listing. A nearby licensed waste carrier or reuser gives a quote to take it away. It’s totally free to use LoveJunk and it is recommended by Solihull council.
4. Skip hire Solihull
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.
Solihull 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 Solihull:
| C&R Lewis Skip Hire Solihull | 0333 355 3222 |
| Skip Hire Solihull | 0121 769 0713 |
| Shirley Skip Hire | 0800 072 3731 |
Skip hire prices in Solihull
Typical skip hire prices (including VAT) for a mixed general waste skip in Solihull. 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 @ £280-£300
Maxi skip: 10-12 cubic yard skip @ £360
Skip Permits and Bay Suspensions
You will need a skip permit license to place a skip on the road in Solihull (as opposed to on your drive, for example), and (if you live in one) a controlled parking zone (CPZ) suspension permit. Have a look at our Guide to Skip Permits and Bay Suspensions for more information regarding skip permits.
Skip license Solihull: £71 for 30 days
CPZ Bay Suspension in Solihull: Free up to 5 days. £10 per week once you need the permit for over 5 days.
Your skip hire company will sort out the skip permit. However, you will need to apply for a parking suspension permit and you can do that here.
5. Solihull recycling centre
The tip in Solihull is located at Bickenhill Household Waste and Recycling Centre, Coventry Road, Solihull, B92 0DY. You must be a resident in Solihull to use it and you need to book an appointment to dispose of any items there.
Map of Solihull tip
