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Retirement flats and sheltered housing in Rustington usually have lifts, set working hours and a house manager. We follow the building's rules, keep corridors clear and protect lift interiors where needed.
Rustington · BN16
Furniture collection in Rustington
Sofas, beds, mattresses, wardrobes and tables carried out, dismantled if needed, and disposed of properly. Covering Rustington village, The Street, Sea Lane and the Seafront and the rest of BN16.
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Furniture collection Rustington
Local furniture collection in Rustington
We collect unwanted furniture from any room, dismantle it if needed, and make sure sofas and armchairs are disposed of under the current rules.
Furniture collection in Rustington is one of our most common jobs. Rustington is around six and a half miles west of our Worthing base, roughly fifteen minutes along the A259. We collect sofas, beds, mattresses, wardrobes and more from homes and flats across Rustington village, The Street, Sea Lane, the Seafront and Mewsbrook.
We carry furniture out of any room in Rustington homes, dismantle it where necessary, and make sure sofas and armchairs are disposed of correctly under the POPs rules.
A Star are absolutely brilliant. Turn up when they say they will, are professional, friendly and helpful. And stick to their very reasonable quotes and would certainly use them in the future. Thank you A Star.
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We collect sofas, armchairs, beds, mattresses, wardrobes, chests of drawers, dining tables and chairs, desks, bookcases and garden furniture, from single items to a whole house full. Several of our customers first contacted us about one sofa and ended up clearing half the garage too, because it was easier to do it all at once.
Reviewed by Jordan, owner of A Star Waste ManagementLast updated 27 September 2026. Licensed waste carrier based in Worthing.
Local knowledge
Furniture collection in Rustington: what we know locally
Every town has its own quirks. These are the things that shape furniture collection jobs in Rustington.
Homes in Rustington
Rustington is largely made up of detached and semi-detached bungalows and chalet bungalows, built mainly from the 1930s onwards, set on quiet roads with drives. There are also larger houses near the seafront and on the private estates, and a number of retirement flats and sheltered housing developments. Bungalows make for straightforward access, which usually keeps clearance costs down.
Council services and us
Rustington is served by Arun District Council for bins, bulky waste collections and garden waste subscriptions, with county council recycling centres for self-delivery. For the bigger jobs, particularly whole-house clearances, one visit from us saves many trips.
Landlords and lettings
Rustington has fewer rented homes than Littlehampton or Worthing, but we regularly help landlords and agents clear bungalows and flats between tenants, especially when furniture has been left behind.
What we take in Rustington
Every furniture collection job in Rustington is different, but these are the items we collect most often:
- Sofas and sofa bedsHandled under the POPs rules.
- Armchairs and reclinersIncluding riser-recliner chairs.
- Beds and bed framesSingles, doubles, bunks and divans.
- MattressesAll sizes, including toppers.
- Wardrobes and chests of drawersDismantled if needed.
- Dining tables and chairsWood, glass and metal.
- Desks and office chairsHome and commercial.
- Bookcases and shelvingFreestanding and wall units.
- Garden furnitureTables, chairs, benches and loungers.
- Carpets and rugsRolled or cut for loading.
Needs a specialist or special handling
- PianosNeed specialist piano movers; ask us.
- Very heavy safesAsk us before booking.
- Fitted furnitureNeeds removing from the wall before collection, or ask us.
- Items with bed bugsTell us, so we can take appropriate precautions.
Specialist services
Specialist furniture collection services in Rustington
As part of our furniture collection service in Rustington, we also provide:
Sofa collection
Sofas are big, heavy and surprisingly hard to get rid of. Charity shops need fire labels, the council's bulky collection might be weeks away, and since the end of 2022 the rules on disposing of upholstered seating have changed.
Bed collection
Getting an old bed out of a bedroom is rarely as easy as getting it in. Divan bases are heavy, bed frames need dismantling, and headboards and bunk beds are awkward on the stairs.
Mattress collection
Mattresses are one of the most fly-tipped items in the country because they are bulky and awkward to dispose of. We collect them from your bedroom, carry them out and take them to facilities where springs, foam and fabric can be separated for recycling where available.
The detail
Sofas and armchairs: the POPs rules
Since the end of 2022, the Environment Agency has required waste upholstered domestic seating, such as sofas, sofa beds, armchairs, upholstered stools and office chairs, to be treated as containing persistent organic pollutants (POPs). These chemicals were used in older flame retardants and foams, and they must be destroyed rather than landfilled or recycled with other waste.
In practice, that means sofas and armchairs are kept separate from other waste and sent for incineration at permitted facilities. It is one reason sofa disposal costs more than it used to, and why you should be cautious of anyone offering to take a sofa away very cheaply.
Dismantling and access
Furniture that came in flat-packed often will not come out in one piece, and some sofas were delivered before a staircase was changed. We dismantle wardrobes, beds, bunk beds, desks and shelving as needed, and we carry sofas down stairs and through tight doorways without damaging walls or banisters.
Please let us know about stairs, narrow landings and lifts when you send photos, so we bring the right tools and enough people.
How furniture collection in Rustington works
Rustington is around six and a half miles west of our Worthing base, roughly fifteen minutes along the A259. Here is how a typical furniture collection job in Rustington works:
1
Send us photos
WhatsApp a few pictures of the waste and the route to the road, or call 01903 962 492. Tell us your postcode and when suits you.
2
Get a clear price
We reply with a fixed quote based on what we can see. No hidden extras, no pressure, and no obligation to book.
3
We load and sweep
Our team arrives on the agreed day, carries everything out, loads the van and sweeps up behind us.
4
Responsible disposal
Waste goes to licensed facilities to be sorted and recycled where possible. Businesses get a waste transfer note.
What affects the price of furniture collection in Rustington
We quote every job individually from photos, so you know the cost before we arrive. The main factors are:
Number and size of items
A single armchair costs less than a three-piece suite.
Upholstered seating
Sofas and armchairs have higher disposal costs.
Mattresses
Priced individually for recycling.
Dismantling
Time taken to break down items.
Access
Stairs and tight corners.
How to prepare
- Tell us how many items there are and which rooms they are in.
- Mention stairs, narrow doorways or lifts.
- Empty drawers, wardrobes and cabinets.
- Let us know if any items need dismantling.
- Tell us which items are upholstered seating, as they are handled separately.
- If items are good enough to reuse, mention it and we will set them aside where possible.
Responsible disposal
Where your Rustington waste goes
Upholstered seating is kept separate and sent for incineration under the POPs rules. Mattresses go to specialist recycling where available, timber and metal furniture is recycled, and reusable items are set aside wherever possible.
Whoever takes your waste, check they are a registered waste carrier. Householders have a legal duty of care, and if waste you paid someone to remove is fly-tipped it can be traced back to you. We are licensed and insured, take every load to authorised facilities, and are always happy to show our credentials.
Coverage
Furniture collection across Rustington
We provide furniture collection in every part of Rustington, including Rustington village, The Street, Sea Lane, the Seafront, Mewsbrook, North End, Worthing Road area, East Preston border and Angmering-on-Sea border. Rustington is around six and a half miles west of our Worthing base, roughly fifteen minutes along the A259.
- Rustington village
- The Street
- Sea Lane
- the Seafront
- Mewsbrook
- North End
- Worthing Road area
- East Preston border
- Angmering-on-Sea border
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Real results from our team
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BeforeAfterBeforeAfterSuper helpful! I sent a message on WhatsApp on the weekend and got a reply the same day with a price. They came and collected 2 days later and all was left clean and tidy. Really efficient. Would highly recommend.
Collected the day following my initial message. Arrived in the morning and everything removed quickly and left tidy. Reasonable price too - excellent job! Thank you.
Can't speak highly enough of this service. They were speedy, efficient and polite. Above all they were very reasonably priced. Thankyou so much guys I will be happy to recommend you to friends and neighbours.
Just used A Star Waste Management and the service was fantastic. The chap was extremely polite and efficient and I would certainly use this company again and recommend them whenever I can.
We have used this company a number of times. Very professional, I would highly recommend them. They are happy to go that extra mile with no hesitation.
Questions
Furniture collection in Rustington: FAQs
Can't see your question? Call 01903 962 492 or message us on WhatsApp.
Can you collect a sofa from a Rustington flat?
Yes. We carry sofas down stairs safely from flats across Rustington and dispose of them correctly under the rules for upholstered seating.
Is your furniture collection quicker than the Arun District Council bulky service?
Usually, yes. We can often collect within a day or two, and we carry items out from inside the property.
Do you reuse furniture from Rustington collections?
Where furniture is in good condition, we set it aside for reuse wherever possible.
Do you help with downsizing in Rustington?
Yes, it is one of the most common reasons people call us. We can clear the items that are not going to the new home, before or after the move, and set aside anything for family or charity.
Can you clear a bungalow while the family is still sorting through it?
Yes. Some families prefer to work room by room. We can do the clearance in stages, or come once everything has been sorted and labelled.
Can you take a single sofa?
Yes. We collect single items, although for one piece the council bulky service may sometimes be cheaper.
Why does sofa disposal cost more?
Because sofas and armchairs must now be disposed of by incineration under the POPs rules, which costs more than general disposal.
Do you dismantle furniture?
Yes, where it is needed to get it out safely.
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