Student move-out rubbish in Stoke-on-Trent
End of tenancy in a Stoke-on-Trent student house? Here's how to clear it legally, checked against Stoke-on-Trent City Council pages on 27 October 2026.
- Book the council bulky collection: £50.70 for up to 5 items, non-refundable
- The council says it's for people who pay council tax to the city council, so student-only houses should check first
- Landlords can't use it
- Rubbish left out can count as fly-tipping, with fines of up to £1,000
- Tips need proof of a Stoke-on-Trent address
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Plan it early
With Staffordshire University in the city, lots of shared houses empty at the end of each academic year. Sort out what's going a couple of weeks before you move, rather than leaving it to the last day.
Your options
| Option | Things to know |
|---|---|
| Council bulky collection | £50.70 for up to five items, £44.35 per electrical, kerbside by 7am. The council says you must pay council tax to Stoke-on-Trent City Council to use it, and student-only households are usually exempt, so check with the council before booking |
| The tips | Hanford or Burslem, closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Bring proof of your address. Mattresses only at Hanford |
| Charity shops | Clean, usable clothes, books and kitchenware |
| Private collection | Everything in one go, loaded for you |
Fines to avoid
- Don't leave rubbish on the street for someone else to deal with. In England, councils can fine up to £1,000 for fly-tipping
- Don't pay a cheap "man with a van" without checking his waste carrier licence. If he dumps it, you can be fined up to £600
- Rubbish left behind can come off your deposit
For landlords
The council bulky collection isn't for landlords, and the tips take no trade waste. For a turnaround between tenancies, see house clearance in Stoke-on-Trent.
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