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Disposal of upholstered domestic seating – the changes.

30 April 2024

Upholstered domestic seating regulations Oxfordshire

Upholstered domestic seating regulations Oxfordshire

From January 1, 2023, new regulations were introduced in the UK concerning the disposal of upholstered domestic seating that contains Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). These regulations will significantly impact the house clearance industry in Oxfordshire and elsewhere. Let’s delve into the details:

  • Upholstered domestic seating includes items like sofas, armchairs, recliner chairs, kitchen and dining room chairs, garden furniture, and more.
  • If these items contain POPs (such as flame-retardant chemicals), they are subject to the new regulations.
  • Mattresses, curtains, blinds, beds, and commercial seating not used in homes are not covered by this guidance.

Incineration, Not Landfill: The key change is that waste upholstered domestic seating containing POPs cannot be disposed of in landfills. Instead, it must be incinerated.

Waste Transfer Note: When handling such waste, you must:

  • Describe it as ‘domestic seating waste containing POPs’.
  • Classify it with the list of waste code 20 03 07.
  • List the relevant chemicals in the waste transfer note.

Although this waste is classified as absolute non-hazardous, it still requires proper management.

Commercial seating (used outside homes) is also at risk of containing POPs.

The duty of care extends to commercial seating as well.

Upholstered seating waste containing POPs poses environmental risks.

Compliance with these regulations is essential for the house clearance industry.

In summary, the new regulations prioritise incineration over landfill for waste upholstered seating containing POPs. The house clearance industry must adapt to these changes to ensure proper disposal and environmental protection. How this affects our customers in Oxfordshire depends on the nature of the rubbish to nb e taken away. Please give us a call on 01993 709722 for some friendly and free advice.

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Absolutely not! all of our staff are fully trained in all aspects of heavy lifting and waste disposal

Absolutely not! Go about your day like you would normally!

Absolutely not as we have our own Property clearance Vans (Luton Low Loaders) and all the Waste, Rubbish, Furniture and Furnishings will be cleared the same day and taken away the same day.

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Absolutely not! (as above) We are fully licensed to dispose of your waste and all of your waste will be removed and disposed of on the day.

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