Recycling furniture
You can reduce the amount of furniture, such as wardrobes, tables, sofas or beds, disposed of in landfill by recycling or reusing them instead.
You can help by:
- taking unwanted furniture to the Reuse and Recycling Centre, Abbey Road. Please note: vans are not permitted on site.
- contacting a local Furniture Reuse Organisation through the Furniture Reuse Network
- Furnish Ltd is a registered charity who will collect furniture free of charge and use it for people on a low income who are re-housed into permanent accommodation. Telephone: 020 8969 3332. Fax number: 020 8969 3339
- Green-Works is a charity which collects office furniture only. For more information please contact Green-Works. Telephone 0845 230 2231. Fax number 020 8566 8184. Email info@green-works.co.uk
- looking at the 'Rag and Bone' website which is dedicated to finding unwanted furniture a new home
- taking a look at Freecycle, which is a network that promotes the reuse or unwanted items
- calling a local second-hand store or charity shop to see if they will accept furniture.