Safe disposal of carpets and other textile flooring waste has just become easier for domestic households in the UK thanks to a new online resource launched by Carpet Recycling UK (CRUK).
Their innovative database – the first of its kind – provides users with information on their local authority Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) across the country which accept carpet and other textile flooring waste.
– A user-friendly search function allowing consumers to quickly find disposal options in their area
– Comprehensive coverage of all UK local authorities
– Direct links to council websites for up-to-date disposal guidelines
– Tailored information on HWRCs and programmes specific to each postcode
Cathie Clarke, CEO of Carpet Recycling UK, comments: “This dedicated website allows the public to find their local council-operated waste and recycling centre where they can safely dispose of their carpet and textile flooring waste. This will help to provide a convenient and free of charge solution to a bulky waste stream, which would otherwise have been a costly and problematic issue.
“This will also reduce the amount of waste being handled by fitters, or being returned to the retailers, and help to improve recycling rates for these materials.”
CRUK says the launch of its database comes at a ‘crucial time’ as the UK government plans to standardise recycling collections across local authorities by March 2026. The new resource will help consumers to navigate the current varied landscape of disposal options and prepare for forthcoming changes.
Cathie continues: “By providing easy access to local information, we aim to develop wider awareness and create better accessibility for the disposal of carpet and textile flooring waste across the country.”
The website not only aids consumers but also supports the carpet industry’s move towards a more sustainable economy. It complements recent innovations such as the UK’s first carpet recycling facility, opened by Innovate Recycle in Northampton.
Consumers can access the database at www.recyclemycarpet.co.uk. The Carpet Recycling UK team behind the project encourages feedback and will continually update the resource to ensure it remains a valuable tool for sustainable carpet disposal nationwide.
For more information, email [email protected] or visit www.carpetrecyclinguk.com.
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