Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) are chemical substances that have the potential to cause damage to the environment if they are in waste that is not managed responsibly.
From 1 December 2024 we will be enforcing new rules from the Environment Agency for dealing with waste potentially containing POPs.
POPs are most often found in upholstered seating. This includes:
- Sofas
- Armchairs
- Futons
- Sofa-beds
- Upholstered dining chairs and office chairs
- Beanbags
- Floor cushions
- Upholstered stools and foot stools
From 1 December 2024, you will not be able to take these items to the following Community Recycling Centres:
- Warlingham
- Dorking
- Lyne Lane
- Cranleigh
- Bagshot
Our other Community Recycling Centres will still accept these items.
See the gov.uk website for more information on disposing of upholstered seating and POPs.
