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Carpet

Before you throw it out

Dispose of directly.

How/where to dispose of it

Dispose at Council's recycling and waste depots.

Will it cost anything to get rid of?

Yes. Carpet is charged as domestic waste. See our depot disposal costs.

What happens to it after we receive it?

Carpet cannot be recycled. It will go to landfill.

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Last updated on 28 August 2024

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