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A poster for healthcare professionals on how to make sure that mattresses are not contaminated.
Standard rules to store, or store and treat waste mattresses for the purpose of recovery.
Product Recall for John Lewis Light Cotton Mattress Topper and Sofa Bed Topper presenting a risk of fire.
Guidance on managing and using bed rails safely.
The CMA is calling on the mattress firm to change its selling practices, which could be putting unfair pressure on customers to make quick purchases
CMA launches an investigation into the mattress firm over concerns that it could be making misleading price reduction claims
Arrange a special collection for large waste items - most councils will collect things like old sofas, fridges or washing machines for a fee
Identify, describe, classify and manage waste upholstered domestic seating containing persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
(All types of bed mattresses) body or other fluids can pass through and contaminate inner core of damaged mattresses or covers and cause cross-infection if used. (MDA/2010/002)
The T12 exemption allows you to sort, repair, refurbish or dismantle waste for reuse or recovery.
Product Recall for John Lewis Goose Down and Duck Down Toppers presenting a risk of fire.
Check the tariff classification for electric under-blankets.
How to dispose of household waste legally. Check your council’s website for bin collection, bulky waste collection. What you must do if using private companies
Check the tariff classification for animal beds.
UK government’s export credit agency has issued a guarantee allowing Dewsbury furniture firm Jay-Be to access a £2.5m funding package from Santander UK.
How to identify and classify waste that contains POPs.
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