Licensed and insured, covering Sussex
Furniture collection & removal
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
Furniture collection across Worthing and Sussex
We collect unwanted furniture from any room, dismantle it if needed, and make sure sofas and armchairs are disposed of under the current rules.
Old furniture is bulky, heavy and difficult to get rid of. It will not fit in the car, the council's bulky collection might be weeks away, and charity shops are increasingly selective about what they accept. We collect furniture from any room in the house, carry it out, dismantle it if it will not fit through the door, and take it away.
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.
Such an amazing company! Communication was brilliant, the clean up was outstanding. Took everything little bit, was very pleased with the results. Also managed to fit me in very quickly which was a bonus! Will be using them again for sure! Thanks again guys.
Rebecca Barber, Google review
Where furniture is still in good condition, we set it aside for reuse wherever possible. The rest is sorted for recycling and disposal at licensed facilities.
Reviewed by Jordan, owner of A Star Waste ManagementLast updated 27 September 2026. Licensed waste carrier based in Worthing.
What we take
If it is part of a furniture collection job, we can almost certainly take it. These are the most common items:
- 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.
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.
Mattresses and beds
Mattresses are bulky and hard to dispose of. Where available, we send them to specialist recycling, where the springs, fillings and fabrics are separated. We collect all sizes, along with divan bases, headboards and bed frames.
See our dedicated pages for bed collection, mattress collection and sofa collection for more detail.
Specialist services
Specialist furniture collection services
Each has its own page with more detail, tips and FAQs.
Sofa collectionSofas, sofa beds and armchairs collected from any room and disposed of under the POPs rules.Bed collectionBed frames, divans, headboards and bunk beds dismantled and taken away.Mattress collectionSingle, double and king-size mattresses collected and sent for specialist recycling where available.Before and after
Furniture collection: real results
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BeforeAfterBeforeAfterBeforeAfterHow it works
Four simple steps from first message to a clear space.
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.
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.
We load and sweep
Our team arrives on the agreed day, carries everything out, loads the van and sweeps up behind us.
Responsible disposal
Waste goes to licensed facilities to be sorted and recycled where possible. Businesses get a waste transfer note.
What affects the price
Every job is quoted individually from photos. These are the factors that make the difference:
A single armchair costs less than a three-piece suite.
Sofas and armchairs have higher disposal costs.
Priced individually for recycling.
Time taken to break down items.
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 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.
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.
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.
Fantastic service I highly recommend them, took a shed down yesterday rang them last night they were here first thing this morning to take it away along with other garden waste. Highly competitive rates but they don't cut corners. They swept and tidied up after themselves as well, I'll definitely use A Star in all my future jobs. Thank you.
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.
Local service
Furniture collection near you
We provide furniture collection across the Sussex coast. Choose your town for local details, access tips and area-specific FAQs.
Questions
Furniture collection FAQs
Can't see your question? Call 01903 962 492 or message us on WhatsApp.
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.
Can you take furniture from upstairs?
Yes, from any floor.
Do you reuse furniture?
Where it is in good condition, we set it aside for reuse wherever possible.
Do you take mattresses?
Yes, all sizes, sent for specialist recycling where available.
Can you take office furniture?
Yes. See our office clearance page for larger jobs.
How quickly can you collect?
Often within a day or two, depending on the diary.
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