Often discussed for collection
Household furniture, bagged non-hazardous rubbish, garden cuttings, wood, cardboard, shelving, clothes and ordinary household clutter.
WASTE TYPES & RESTRICTIONS
What can be collected?
A practical guide to ordinary rubbish, specialist materials and items that must never be hidden in a mixed load.
SORTING IT OUT
Different items. Different routes.
The list below helps you prepare a more useful collection request. It is not a promise that any particular operator will accept everything listed.
Needs the right checks
Sofas and upholstered chairs, mattresses, electrical appliances, fridges, rubble, soil, plasterboard, business waste and some treated wood.
Don’t put in mixed waste
Asbestos or suspected asbestos, chemicals, gas cylinders, fuels, oils, car batteries, paint, sharps, clinical waste and unidentified hazardous materials.
Why the distinction matters
Waste regulations focus on what is in a load, not just how much space it takes up. The Environment Agency publishes separate guidance for waste carriers, the duty of care and items such as upholstered seating. Use the official upholstered seating guidance where relevant.
Take clear photographs and list exceptions separately. A trustworthy operator should be willing to say no to materials it cannot accept.
THE NEXT STEP IS SIMPLE
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Tell us what needs to go. We’ll help you put together a clear, practical request.