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For general enquiries about Portering Services, please contact +44 (0)118 378 8417 or email porters@reading.ac.uk. If you'd like to request a job, please contact the Help Desk using the details below.

Disposal of equipment

Items should be disposed of according the Procurement disposal guidelines.

If your item is still in usable condition, consider offering it to another department through the University's reuse site (RUrecycling). This site also acts as an online furniture store and has details of the items currently available for re-issue at the University. Find out more by visiting the website

If you have any questions regarding disposal of waste, please contact waste@reading.ac.uk.

Contact us

General enquiries

  • Telephone:
    +44 (0)118 378 3479 

To request a job 8.00am - 4.30pm weekdays

  • Telephone:
    +44 (0)118 378 7000

or log in to the Estates Portal