Bin Collection Day

Which bin for sofas and armchairs?

Usual answer in the UK

Special Special collection or specialist disposal

Book your council's bulky waste collection, take it to the tip, or offer it to a furniture reuse charity.

Also possible: Household waste recycling centre (the tip).

How to prepare it

Upholstered seating can contain persistent chemicals and some councils handle it separately, so tell them what it is when you book.

Does every council do this?

Most councils follow the answer above, but bins and sorting rules are set locally, and a few councils still do things differently. If your bin has a sticker, or your council sent a leaflet, follow that. Enter your postcode to go straight to your council's guidance.

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