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Furniture collection in Worthing

Sofas, beds, mattresses, wardrobes and tables carried out, dismantled if needed, and disposed of properly. Covering Worthing town centre, Broadwater, Tarring and West Tarring and the rest of BN11, BN12, BN13 and BN14.

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Before: a garage full of black bags, chairs and furnitureAfter: the garage completely empty
Before: a bedroom floor completely covered in clothes and household belongingsAfter: the same bedroom emptied down to the carpet
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Furniture collection Worthing

Local furniture collection in Worthing

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 Worthing is one of our most common jobs. We are based in Worthing, so most jobs in the borough are a few minutes from the yard. We collect sofas, beds, mattresses, wardrobes and more from homes and flats across Worthing town centre, Broadwater, Tarring, West Tarring and Goring-by-Sea.

We carry furniture out of any room in Worthing homes, dismantle it where necessary, and make sure sofas and armchairs are disposed of correctly under the POPs rules.

Arranged via WhatsApp, great pricing and all rubbish cleared professionally and efficiently. Staff were friendly and polite. Highly recommended, much cheaper than getting a skip and loading it yourself.

Alan, Google review

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.

Old fabric sofa, armchair and wooden bed frame put out for bulky furniture collection
Old mattresses and a headboard propped against a fence for collection

Local knowledge

Furniture collection in Worthing: what we know locally

Every town has its own quirks. These are the things that shape furniture collection jobs in Worthing.

Flat interior with bin bags, a rolled rug and dismantled furniture ready to go

Flats and apartments

Worthing has a large number of purpose-built blocks along Marine Parade and West Parade, retirement developments across the borough, and converted flats above shops in the town centre. Clearing these usually means lifts that are too small for a sofa, communal stairwells that must be kept clear, and managing agents who want the work done quietly and within set hours. We plan for all of that before we arrive.

Loft space crammed with boxes, cases and old furniture before a loft clearance

Homes in Worthing

Worthing's housing changes every mile or so. The streets around the town centre and Heene are dense Victorian and Edwardian terraces, many split into flats. Goring, Durrington and Salvington are dominated by 1930s semis and post-war bungalows with long rear gardens, while Offington, Charmandean and Findon Valley have larger detached homes. Knowing the property type lets us quote accurately from photos, because the access from a Heene conversion is a different job to a drive-up bungalow in Goring.

Scrap metal shelving, a radiator and pipes cleared from a side yard

Council services and us

Adur & Worthing Councils run a chargeable bulky waste collection and a paid garden waste bin service, and West Sussex County Council runs the household recycling centres. Those are good options for the odd item, but they come with waiting times, item limits and rules on vans and DIY waste. We are the alternative when you want everything gone in one visit, loaded for you, on a day that suits you.

After: the bathroom emptied and ready for the next stage

Landlords and lettings

Worthing's lettings market is busy, with a lot of one and two-bedroom flats in the centre and around Broadwater changing hands each year. Landlords and letting agents use us to empty properties between tenancies, clear furniture that has been left behind and remove old white goods before new ones go in, usually against a tight check-in date.

Flat interior with bin bags, a rolled rug and dismantled furniture ready to go

What we take in Worthing

Every furniture collection job in Worthing 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 Worthing

As part of our furniture collection service in Worthing, we also provide:

Two workers carrying an old sofa down a garden path to the van

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.

More about sofa collection →

Old fabric sofa, armchair and wooden bed frame put out for bulky furniture collection

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.

More about bed collection →

Old mattresses and a headboard propped against a fence for collection

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.

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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.

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How furniture collection in Worthing works

We are based in Worthing, so most jobs in the borough are a few minutes from the yard. Here is how a typical furniture collection job in Worthing 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 Worthing

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 Worthing 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.

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Coverage

Furniture collection across Worthing

We provide furniture collection in every part of Worthing, including Worthing town centre, Broadwater, Tarring, West Tarring, Goring-by-Sea, Durrington, Salvington, High Salvington, Findon Valley, Offington, Charmandean, East Worthing, West Worthing, Heene, Northbrook, Castle Goring and Sompting border. We are based in Worthing, so most jobs in the borough are a few minutes from the yard.

  • Worthing town centre
  • Broadwater
  • Tarring
  • West Tarring
  • Goring-by-Sea
  • Durrington
  • Salvington
  • High Salvington
  • Findon Valley
  • Offington
  • Charmandean
  • East Worthing
  • West Worthing
  • Heene
  • Northbrook
  • Castle Goring
  • Sompting border

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Real results from our team

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Mattress and chair removalA mattress and office chair taken away from a small patio.
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Reviews

What customers say

Rated 4.8 from 170 Google reviews.

4.8170 Google reviews

Saw one of there trucks driving through Worthing, called the number today. Sent a picture of what we needed clear. They came back straight away with a price and were able to pick it all up on the same day. Really friendly team and great service. Will definitely be using this company again.

Hannah FielderGoogle review

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.

A Star customerCustomer review

Super 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.

A Star customerCustomer review

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.

Terry BradyGoogle review

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.

Ann ArchGoogle review

Questions

Furniture collection in Worthing: FAQs

Can't see your question? Call 01903 962 492 or message us on WhatsApp.

Old mattresses and a headboard propped against a fence for collection
Can you collect a sofa from a Worthing flat?

Yes. We carry sofas down stairs safely from flats across Worthing and dispose of them correctly under the rules for upholstered seating.

Is your furniture collection quicker than the Adur & Worthing Councils 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 Worthing collections?

Where furniture is in good condition, we set it aside for reuse wherever possible.

How quickly can you collect rubbish in Worthing?

Worthing is our home patch, so it is where we are most likely to fit in short-notice work. Send photos on WhatsApp or call 01903 962 492 and we will give you the earliest slot we have. Next-day collections are often possible, but it depends on the diary that week.

Do you cover all Worthing postcodes?

Yes. We cover BN11, BN12, BN13 and BN14, which takes in the town centre, Heene, Broadwater, Tarring, Goring-by-Sea, Durrington, Salvington, Findon Valley, Offington and East Worthing, along with Sompting and Ferring on the borough edge.

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.

Send us a photo. We'll send you a price.

WhatsApp a few pictures of what needs to go and the route to the road. We reply with a clear, fixed quote, usually the same working day, and collections are often possible within a day or two.

Quick quote request

We will open WhatsApp or your email with these details filled in, ready for you to add photos.

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