A new online resource aims to facilitate the safe disposal of carpets and other textile flooring waste.
Carpet Recycling UK’s new database – said to be the first of its kind – provides users with information on local authority Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) across the country which accept carpet and other textile flooring waste.
The www.recyclemycarpet.co.uk website operates with a user-friendly search function, putting consumers in touch with disposal options in their area. It has comprehensive coverage of all UK local authorities, with direct links to council websites for up-to-date disposal guidelines. The information on HWRCs and programmes is specific to each postcode
“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,” said Cathie Clarke, CEO of Carpet Recycling UK. “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 existing, varied landscape of disposal options and prepare for forthcoming changes.
“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,” added Cathie.
CRUK says the website not only aids consumers but also supports the carpet industry’s move towards greater sustainability, complementing other welcome developments such as the opening of the UK’s first carpet recycling facility, by Innovate Recycle in Northampton.
For more information, email: info@carpetrecyclinguk.com or visit www.carpetrecyclinguk.com.
