Sofa Removal In York

Start by getting a free quote for sofa collection in York. Simply tell us the sofa’s type and size (so we can work out the best van or truck to use), where it is, and when you want it removed. We’ll provide you with a free no obligation quote and book in the collection if you want to go ahead.

On the day our licensed waste carriers will come out to your home or business to remove your old sofa. Depending on its condition the sofa will then be transported either to a local charity in York for donation and reuse or to a licensed waste management centre.

For any sofas sent for disposal in York, we aim to avoid them ending up in a landfill. At the waste management centre, the sofa will be inspected to check if it contains POPs and processed separately if it does. If not, the sofa will be shredded and separated into its parts and materials, which are then recycled separately.

There are more than 80,000 households in York, most of which have at least one sofa. Added to all the hotels and offices, as well as the fact that most sofas last between seven and 15 years, it means plenty of old sofas are thrown out in York every year. 

Research suggests in the entire UK sofas take up more than 15 million cubic metres of landfill space every year.

Rather than disposing of a sofa in York, why not donate it to a local charity? If a sofa’s still in good condition or just needs a bit of upholstery whether it’s leaving your home, office, or hotel, this is a sustainable option. It reduces the amount of waste sent for recycling and energy used while helping a good cause.

Charities that accept old sofas in York include:

• York Community Furniture Store – they collect furniture including any type of sofas for free.
• British Heart Foundation – the charity also collects sofas and other furniture for free.
• St Leonard’s Hospice – donate your old York sofa for resale in charity shops.

Many types of upholstered seating contain persistent organic pollutants (POPs), including some sofas, sofa beds, and futons. These are poisonous chemical substances that take a long time to break down, causing harm to human health and the environment through exposure. Therefore, any sofas containing POPs must not end up in a landfill site.

It’s important that old sofas are checked and any that contain POPs are kept separate from other sofas and items for disposal. New regulations from the Environment Agency require checks to be made at waste management centres and any sofas that class as POPs waste sent for incineration.

One of our expert team can help if you’re unsure whether your old sofa in York is a type of POPs waste. We can collect and transport it to an appropriate waste management facility for safe and responsible disposal, including incineration of any old sofas in York that contain POPs.