We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
Identify, describe, classify and manage waste upholstered domestic seating containing persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
Check if an item of upholstered domestic seating is a waste or non-waste item and, if it is waste, identify if it contains persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
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
Arrange a special collection for large waste items - most councils will collect things like old sofas, fridges or washing machines for a fee
Product Safety Report for Four Models of Sofa sold by MK Sofas Ltd trading as Sofamall, presenting a serious fire risk.
Watch our caseworkers' top tips to make sure your applications are complete and correct. Avoid more than 20 common requisition points.
Things to consider when buying and using products.
Product recall for Hashtag Homes Abeer Reversible Corner Sofa presenting a fire risk.
Official Government Buying Standards (GBS) for office furniture, seating, dining room furniture etc: rules for refurbishment and reusability.
Interest-free loans from the government for some people on benefits: how to apply, check if you're eligible
Product Recall for Argos Habitat Isla fabric sofas in Green, Teal, and Pink sold by Argos presenting a serious risk of fire.
Use this 'framework' to buy loose and fitted school furniture and bleacher seating from Department for Education (DfE) approved suppliers and have it delivered and installed.
Your rights and the support you can get if you have a disabled child, including childcare, car costs, house adaptations and education
Tips at work do not count towards the National Minimum Wage - tips and tax, what your employer has to do, advice and help, cash in hand payments
Product Safety Report for TS-branded Upholstered Sofas and Chairs presenting a high risk of fire.
Product recall for CAZ upholstered sofas and chairs presenting a high risk of fire.
Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of waste or rubbish - report it to the local council or to Crimestoppers
Product Recall for Argos Habitat Jackson fabric sofas in black, orange, and artichoke sold by Argos presenting a serious risk of fire.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. We’ll send you a link to a feedback form. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. Don’t worry we won’t send you spam or share your email address with anyone.