If you are moving out of your rented house this summer, it’s likely you might have a lot to clear out, but where does it all go? Here are some tips to make it as simple as possible…

But first, want some advice from a fellow student? Hear Martina’s advice and move out story:

Recycle your unwanted items

• Do you have lots of crockery, cutlery, clothing which you don’t want to take with you when you move? Bag up your unwanted stuff and take it to a red British Heart Foundation (BHF) charity bank on campus. You can use any bag; it doesn’t have to be a BHF one. Please do not put any sharp items or bedding into these.
• There are plenty of charity donation banks in residential areas – use the ‘re3cyclopedia’ website or download the app to your phone to search by postcode. 

Large waste items

• If you have large items, such as a sofa or a mattress, you need to or take these items to the Tip. You must arrange a timeslot at the Tip and take proof of residence with you – find out more about Click and Tip.
• You can also arrange for the council to collect large items (for a fee). Find more information on bulky waste collections.
• Speak to your landlord to see if they can help recycle items or take things to the Tip

Glass bottles

• Glass is not collected from properties – you need to take this to your local glass recycling bank. There are many of these in residential areas – use the ‘re3cyclopedia’ website or download the app to your phone to search by postcode.
• Take the glass as soon as possible and do not leave it stacked by your bin or outside your property.

 Advice on tenancy or deposits?

• RUSU have a lot of advice on moving out and tenancy right – more details on their website.
• You can arrange to speak to a member of the RUSU Advice Team by emailing them at advice@rusu.co.uk.

Good luck with your move!