How To Get Rid of a Full Bathroom Suite in Bristol

If you're removing an old bathroom, you're probably quite excited because that means the new one is on its way! However, once the beautiful new bathroom is installed, you still have to get rid of the old one!

The challenge is making sure it's disposed of safely and legally; otherwise you get the blame and suffer the consequences.

Many bathroom companies will include waste removal as part of their service, but sometimes they don't. And with heavy, awkward items from a bathroom suite, it's not the easiest task to get rid of them yourself. Plus, skips aren't ideal for a full bathroom suite, so that option goes out the window.

There are very strict rules for disposing of ceramics, tiles, plasterboard, and bathroom items in Bristol. This guide is designed to educate on how to get rid of a full bathroom suite if/when you need to.

What is a bathroom suite?

When we're talking about a bathroom suite, it refers to the following: toilet, sink, bath, shower tray, pedestal, cabinets, shower screen, floor tiling, wall tiling, pipes, plasterboard, adhesives, laminate or vinyl floor.

Together, a suite weighs hundreds and hundreds of kilos, way too heavy for a few dump runs in the car!

Can the suite be taken to the recycling centre?

To an extent, yes. The main recycling centres in Bristol are St Philips and Avonmouth - they both accept ceramic toilets, sinks, and baths. However, you won't be able to dispose of plasterboard, tiles, adhesive, and broken ceramics.

Plasterboard is not considered general waste, so it must be separated and disposed of accordingly.

You would need to load up your car to go there. If you have a van, a time slot must be booked in advanced, and you'll need a permit to dispose of the waste.

The tiles, adhesive and broken ceramic mentioned above are considered construction waste, so the tip is far from ideal for disposing of them.

Can I use a skip for a bathroom suite?

Technically, it's possible. However, there are a few restrictions.

First of all, skips fill up very, very fast with large items like a bath, shower tray, or toilet. Also, skip permits now require a permit from Bristol City Council if you don't have a driveway, which can be costly. You would need to do all the heavy lifting - taking each item from the bathroom down to skip - it can be a bit of a safety hazard if you're by yourself or with a partner/friend.

The good thing is that Ceramics are accepted, including toilets, sinks, baths, tiles, and plasterboard.

It can, however, be a nightmare in tight streets - sometimes even impossible to get a skip there. Especially in areas like Clifton, Bedminster, or St George.

What's the best solution?

The fastest and easiest way to dispose of a bathroom suite is with waste removal service. All items are taken at once, including ceramics, pipes, flooring. You can save yourself all the heavy lifting - the company will remove everything from any location - upstairs, back garden, front driveway, etc.

It will also work out cheaper than a skip if bulky items are included, seeing as you're not paying for a full skip, just the space you take up in the waste removal vehicle.

Same-day or 24-hour collections allow you to dispose of the waste precisely when you need to, not when the skip hire company decides to pick it up, or your deadline runs out. This saves your property feeling and looking like a mess for weeks.

You can have complete peace of mind about the waste being disposed of responsibly and legally, without any consequences for you - once a professional waste removal company has picked it up, it's down to them to dispose of it properly.

If your home is a tight-access area, it's often a lot easier to drive a small van through compared to a skip lorry, so narrow and busy roads are much more suitable for a waste removal service rather than a skip.

How much does it cost to remove a bathroom suite with a waste removal company?

All bathrooms come in different shapes and sizes, but generally, you'll be looking at £200-£400 for a full suite - it all depends on the weight and space your suite takes up.

Why you shouldn't leave a bathroom suite outside?

You can get fined by Bristol City Council if the waste blocks a pavement - even slightly. Or, if you leave rubble bags out for too long. Bathroom waste also absorbs rainwater, which makes it heavier and more costly to get rid of.

Looking for a quick and efficient bathroom suite removal?

Our local Bristol team can fully remove and dispose of everything legally. This includes all materials, waste, and fittings. We can pick it all up from any location within your property and then take care of the rest.