POPs waste disposal
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are chemicals, such as some flame retardants, that do not break down and build up in the environment. Waste upholstered seating can contain them, so it must be kept separate and destroyed rather than landfilled or recycled.
- First item
- £69
- Each one after
- £50
SVC-05What we take
Upholstered seating containing persistent organic pollutants, collected and sent for destruction.
- Sofas, sofa beds and futons
- Armchairs and recliners
- Upholstered office and desk chairs
- Upholstered kitchen and dining chairs
- Footstools, pouffes and seat cushions
- Upholstered seating from hotels, offices and lettings
How it works
From booking to paperwork
- 1
Tell us what you have
Let us know the number and type of items. Photos help us plan the vehicle space.
- 2
Collected intact
Items are loaded whole and kept apart from other waste, as the guidance requires.
- 3
Destroyed safely
POPs waste goes to a permitted facility for high-temperature incineration so the pollutants are destroyed.
- 4
Paperwork
You receive waste transfer documentation showing the correct description and destination.
Staying compliant
The rules, handled for you
- Environment Agency guidance says waste upholstered domestic seating containing POPs must not go to landfill, be reused or be recycled.
- POPs waste must not be mixed with other waste, and items should be kept intact where possible to avoid releasing the chemicals.
- Businesses that produce or handle this waste must make sure it is sent for destruction.
Questions
POPs waste FAQs
What counts as POPs waste?
Waste upholstered domestic-type seating, such as sofas, armchairs, office chairs and upholstered dining chairs, should be assumed to contain POPs unless testing shows otherwise. This includes the foam, fabric and any leather or synthetic coverings.
Can you take POPs waste with a fridge or WEEE collection?
Yes. We keep it separate on the vehicle and send it down the correct destruction route.
Does non-upholstered furniture count?
No. Wooden or metal furniture with no upholstery, and items such as mattresses, carpets and curtains, are not covered by this guidance.
Other services
- SVC-01Commercial fridge disposalDisplay chillers, catering fridges and multidecks, from one unit to a full store refit.
- SVC-02Domestic fridge disposal for businessesHousehold fridges and freezers collected from landlords, offices, care homes and housing providers.
- SVC-03Cold room panel disposalODS and non-ODS insulation panels dismantled, removed and sent for specialist foam treatment.
Free quote
Tell us what needs to go.
Give us a rough idea of what you have and where it is. We'll come back with a fixed price and some collection dates.
- Typical response
- Within one working day
- Every collection includes
- Hazardous Waste Consignment Note and recycling certificate
- Prefer to talk?
- 01296 506089