What happens to your old sofa after collection
Upholstered seating is treated differently from other furniture. The foam, fabric and linings may contain persistent organic pollutants, chemicals that were widely used as flame retardants. Waste sofas and armchairs therefore cannot be mixed in with general waste or sent to landfill. They are kept separate and go for incineration, which destroys the chemicals. The same applies to armchairs, recliners and padded footstools.
That is why sofa disposal is not as simple as it once was, and why it matters who takes yours. We are a licensed waste carrier, the sofa goes to a licensed facility, and you get a waste transfer note. If the sofa is still clean and sound, it may be worth offering it for reuse before you book us. Many charities will only accept a sofa that still has its fire safety label attached.

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