Licensed and insured, covering Sussex
Sofa collection & disposal
Old sofas collected from any room and disposed of correctly under the rules for upholstered seating.
Sofa collection
Sofa collection in Worthing and across Sussex
Old sofas collected from any room and disposed of correctly under the rules for upholstered seating.
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.
We collect sofas, sofa beds, corner sofas, armchairs, recliners and footstools from anywhere in your home, carry them out without damaging walls or banisters, and take them for disposal under the Environment Agency's rules for waste containing persistent organic pollutants.
Bit of a mix up with timings but once arrived the boys were quick, efficient and very thorough in their work. There was an awful lot of stuff in our garage that was not being used and we needed it clearing for selling our house.
A Star customer, Customer review
The POPs rules explained
Upholstered domestic seating may contain persistent organic pollutants from older flame retardants. The Environment Agency now requires it to be kept separate and destroyed, usually by incineration, rather than landfilled or shredded with other waste.
That applies to sofas, sofa beds, armchairs, upholstered stools, footstools and office chairs. It does not apply to mattresses, curtains or carpets.
Reviewed by Jordan, owner of A Star Waste ManagementLast updated 27 September 2026. Licensed waste carrier based in Worthing.
What we take
Typical items on a sofa collection job:
- 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.
Advice
Sofas that can be reused
A sofa in good condition with its fire safety label still attached may be suitable for reuse through a furniture charity or community group. Without the label, most charities cannot accept it, however good it looks. Check under the cushions or along the base for the label before you decide.
If it cannot be reused, it goes for disposal under the POPs rules. Either way, we collect it from inside your home, so you do not have to get it to the kerb.
Good to know
Getting it out
Sofas that came in before a staircase was replaced, or corner sofas in flats, can be tricky. We remove feet and cushions, take off doors if needed, and dismantle sofa beds and some corner units.
Tell us the floor and any tight turns when you send photos.
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.
Before and after
Real results
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BeforeAfterHow 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
We quote every job individually, usually from photos. The main factors are:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Swift and efficient waste removal. Quick response from the team. Quoted the job from the photos I sent. They kept in communication with us, so we weren't hanging around. The guys worked quickly to clear the area, they were very professional. I highly recommend their service.
Local service
Sofa collection near you
We provide sofa collection as part of our furniture collection service in every town we cover:
Why is sofa disposal more expensive now?
Because of the POPs rules requiring separate incineration.
Can you take a sofa bed?
Yes.
Can you take a corner sofa from a flat?
Yes.
Can a sofa be reused?
If it is in good condition and has a fire label, reuse may be possible.
How quickly can you collect?
Often within a day or two.
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.
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Mattress collectionSingle, double and king-size mattresses collected and sent for specialist recycling where available.
