Upholstered domestic seating for householders
As of 2024 there is new guidance for the storage and disposal of items such as sofas, chairs and cushions.
Classified as ‘upholstered domestic seating’, these items must now be stored differently at our waste sites and kept separate from other types of waste.
To dispose of these items at Community Recycling Centres, householders will now need to book a slot. (except from Easter Langlee CRC when using a car)
Further information on how to dispose of this waste is available.
These changes follow guidance issued from the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency. They relate to the storage and disposal of upholstered domestic seating containing Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs).
Make a booking using our trailer, large vehicle and upholstered CRC booking form.
Items classified as waste upholstered domestic seating
The following are classed as upholstered domestic seating:
- Sofas
- Sofa beds
- Armchairs
- Kitchen and dining room chairs
- Stools and foot stools
- Home office chairs
- Futons, bean bags and, floor and sofa cushions
- Electrical recliner chairs
This list includes any part made of or containing leather, synthetic leather, other fabric, or foam.
Bean bags, floor and sofa cushions do not need to be booked in. Please tell the site attendant that you have these items and they will direct you to the correct disposal area.
Find out more information about Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs).