Recycling and Waste Collection in Havant

Bin collections, recycling centres and waste management

Waste collection and recycling in Havant are managed by Havant Borough Council, which provides regular kerbside collections for household waste, dry recycling and garden waste. The service operates on a fortnightly alternating cycle, with residual waste collected one week and recycling the next.

Recycling collections accept paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, food tins and drink cans, plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays, and small electrical items in the blue-lidded recycling bin. Food waste is collected separately in a small caddy. The recycling rate in the borough has improved over the years, reflecting both better collection services and increased public awareness of the need to divert waste from landfill.

Residual waste, the material that cannot be recycled, goes into the standard wheelie bin. The council encourages residents to minimise the amount of non-recyclable waste they produce, but the reality is that packaging and products that cannot be recycled still form a significant proportion of household waste.

Garden waste collection is available as a subscription service. Residents who sign up receive a green bin for garden waste including grass cuttings, hedge trimmings, leaves and small branches. The waste is composted. The service is optional and carries an annual charge.

The nearest household waste recycling centre for Havant residents is at Havant. The centre accepts a wide range of materials that cannot go in the kerbside collections, including furniture, mattresses, carpets, electrical appliances, paint, oil, batteries, textiles, wood, metal and rubble. The centre is run by Hampshire County Council and is free for Hampshire residents to use, though some restrictions apply on the volume and type of waste accepted.

Fly-tipping is an ongoing problem in parts of the borough, with waste dumped on roadsides, in car parks and on open land. The council pursues enforcement action against fly-tippers and encourages residents to report incidents. Licensed waste carriers should be used for any waste that cannot go in the kerbside collections or be taken to the recycling centre.

Bulky waste collection is available from the council for large items such as furniture and white goods. A charge applies, and collection is booked through the council's waste service. This provides a legitimate alternative to fly-tipping for residents who cannot transport large items to the recycling centre themselves.

Fly-tipping is an ongoing problem in parts of the borough, with waste dumped on roadsides, in car parks and on open land. The council pursues enforcement action against fly-tippers and encourages residents to report incidents. Licensed waste carriers should be used for any waste that cannot go in the kerbside collections or be taken to the recycling centre. Bulky waste collection is available from the council for large items such as furniture and white goods. A charge applies, and collection is booked through the council's waste service. This provides a legitimate alternative to fly-tipping for residents who cannot transport large items to the recycling centre themselves. Responsible waste management is a shared responsibility between the council and the residents it serves.