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If you want to dispose of your old Christmas tree quickly and without the hassle of dragging it to the curb, then the best option is to use our collection service at LITTA.
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Take the hassle and hard work out of clearing your house with a reliable house clearance service from Litta.
Whether you’re renovating your property and need everything removed, have finally got around to that big clear out you’ve been planning, or need to clear a house after a bereavement, we can help.
Our network of more than 200 qualified removal people can help get your old furniture, appliances or bags of waste out of your home, quick.
When you’re trying to clear out the last thing you want is bulky items or bags of rubbish taking up space for weeks while you wait for a collection.
So don’t waste your days waiting around. Get a quick house clearance team in and let’s get you sorted.
Have you got a flat full of old furniture and rubbish that needs clearing out to free up space?
Or do you just need to remove some bulky furniture that you want to replace?
Maybe you’re a landlord looking to refurbish a new Buy-to-Let and need to clear out the property first, or are selling your property and need to clear your belongings.
Whatever your need for a flat clearance service, we can help.
With a team of 200 drivers and clearance experts at your disposal, we can get your flat cleared fast.
Get your garage rubbish cleared quick and efficiently to free up much needed space
Free up space with garage rubbish removal
Having a garage can be great for storage.
But it doesn’t take much for the clutter to get out of hand.
Years of hiding junk, storing clutter and hoarding old furniture that you’ll ‘get around to’ soon adds up.
Next thing you know your car has to be parked on the curb and your ‘extra storage’ is overrun.
We can help you reclaim your garage with a fast, efficient and cost effective garage rubbish removal service.
Ready to remove that rubbish?
“Up to 600,000 tonnes of clinical waste is produced each year by the NHS - more than 1 per cent of all domestic UK waste” (DEFRA).
LITTA waste management provides a clinical waste collection and clinical waste disposal service that strictly complies with controlled waste regulations for:
Hospitals
GP Surgeries
Clinics and health centres
Nursing and Residential care homes
Pharmacies
Veterinary practices
Dental practices
Our expert, experienced healthcare waste collection teams operate nationwide, including all London and Greater London postcodes, and across the south-east.
What is clinical waste?
Clinical waste primarily refers to medical waste, nursing waste, pharmaceutical waste, veterinary waste and dental waste. Plus, clinical waste from similar healthcare environments may also pose harm through injury or infection.
Under the Controlled Waste Regulations Act 2012, clinical waste is defined as any waste which consists, wholly or partly of:
Human or animal tissue, blood or other body fluids, and excretions.
Drugs or other pharmaceutical products.
Swabs and dressings.
Syringes and needles.
Other items defined as ‘sharps’ including, lancets,
pipettes, scalpels, trocars and cannulas.
Any waste which may prove hazardous to any person who comes
into contact, unless made safe.
Healthcare waste can also be classified into three risk types of waste clinical materials:
Risk of infection
Risk of a chemical hazard
Contaminated medicine and medicinal waste
How we can help you
Every healthcare or similar setting will often have different needs demanding their own unique, clinical waste disposal solutions.
Our ON-DEMAND waste management service teams are experienced in providing clinical waste disposal solutions for key clinical waste services, including:
Controlled clinical waste disposal for healthcare sector premises such as, hospitals, clinics, doctors, dentists, veterinary practices and medical laboratories.
Sharps waste for sectors proving healthcare activity such as, medical and dentistry, nursing and care homes, and veterinary practices.
Incontinence waste solutions for health and social care businesses such as, nursing and care homes, children’s nurseries, medical and dental practices.
Sanitary waste disposal service for any type of private or public premises that provide toilet facilities for employees and visitors.
Our professional waste management of clinical waste collections and waste disposal is streamlined to efficiently handle all categories of healthcare waste from medical, chemical, surgical, dental and social care environments.
Non-infectious, non-clinical waste not containing pharmaceutical or chemical substances. However, any contact is generally categorised as ‘unpleasant’ or offensive waste.
Common offensive waste clinical items include:
Outer dressings
Gowns, masks, and gloves, and other PPE not contaminated
with bodily fluids.
Healthcare waste contaminated with blood and other bodily fluids, including:
Used diagnostic samples.
Infectious patient waste, such as swabs, bandages and
disposable medical devices.
Infectious laboratory cultures and stocks.
Cytostatic or cytotoxic waste is any material contaminated with toxic residues or preparations.
Also refers to medicines defined as:
Carcinogenic – causes cancerous tumours
Mutagenic – causes mutations in cell DNA
Teratogenic - causes irreversible,
abnormalities in the foetus
Highly hazardous cytostatic or cytotoxic waste include:
Medicines and Tablets
Medicinal creams or aerosols
Most hormonal preparations
Some anti-viral drugs
Refers to body parts, organs, blood bags and blood preserves,
all considered potentially hazardous clinical waste, including:
Chemically-preserved infectious, anatomical waste.
Non-hazardous, non-infectious, and non-chemically preserved
anatomical waste.
Different types of hazardous clinical waste are specifically
produced by dental waste, as follows:
Dental amalgam - contains toxic mercury used as a
bonding agent. At least 95 per cent of dental amalgam waste must be retained
for dental waste disposal using an Amalgam Separator.
Amalgam capsules - a mix of silver alloy and mercury,
used amalgam capsules are to be treated as hazardous dental waste and must be deposited
into dedicated dental waste containers.
Teeth - containing amalgam are also considered hazardous clinical waste and be disposed of in their own separate container.
X-ray fixer and developer solution - high silver content and considered potentially harmful, which must also be separated from other types of dental waste.
Lead foil – a highly toxic substance, lead was used to shield dental staff and patients from the dangers of low level radiation in x-ray machines still in existence despite modern digital x-ray equipment.
Infectious covid test disposal waste includes gloves, aprons, overalls, face masks, paper towels and swabs.
Any and all clinical waste generated from a potential or confirmed case of Coronavirus must be disposed of as Category B waste, under the NHS England 'COVID-19 waste management standard operation procedure'.
Covid test disposal items are identified as ‘orange-stream’ infectious waste - known or suspected to contain Category B pathogens – and should be placed in UN3291 orange clinical waste bags.
Needles used for Coronavirus vaccinations at vaccination
sites are considered highly infectious sharps waste for contained clinical
waste disposal.
Different types of Coronavirus tests will require different clinical
waste streams, whether carrying out PCR or lateral flow tests.
Clinical waste should be assigned by category using the
colour-coded waste disposal system. It is designed to clearly and easily identify
and separate health waste, in accordance with the ‘Safe Management of
Healthcare Waste’, issued by The Department of Health..
What is the clinical waste disposal system?
The colour-coded clinical waste disposal system is a national standard, also used in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Designed for ease of use, each category of clinical waste is assigned a different colour coded lidded container.
Yellow - partially used sharps and clinical waste
which require incineration.
Blue – medicinal and pharmaceutical waste in original
or similar packaging to be sent for incineration.
Orange – sharps, wipes, dressings, and gloves contaminated
with bodily fluids suitable for alternative cleansing treatment.
Purple – waste contaminated with cytostatic and
cytotoxic medicinal products requiring incineration.
Red – Anatomical waste, including recognisable body parts to be disposed
by incineration
Yellow & Black – Offensive waste
White – Dental waste
Correct clinical waste disposal is essential to ensure the health and safety of all working or visiting in medical, healthcare and social care environments.
Strict regulations are also designed for robust clinical waste management and the correct classification of waste streams to reduce the impact of hazardous waste on the environment. Mixing clinical waste with other categories of waste is prohibited in England and Wales under Duty of Care and the Hazardous Waste Regulations.
Disposal of untreated clinical waste in landfill can lead to the release of chemical substances and toxic groundwater contamination when treated.
Incineration of unsuitable waste can also result in the release of airborne pollutants. Incinerated materials treated with chlorine can generate human carcinogens associated with a range of adverse health effects.
“Up to 600,000 tonnes of clinical waste is produced each year by the NHS - more than 1 per cent of all domestic UK waste” (DEFRA).
LITTA waste management provides a clinical waste collection and clinical waste disposal service that strictly complies with controlled waste regulations for:
Hospitals
GP Surgeries
Clinics and health centres
Nursing and Residential care homes
Pharmacies
Veterinary practices
Dental practices
Our expert, experienced healthcare waste collection teams operate nationwide, including all London and Greater London postcodes, and across the south-east.
What is clinical waste?
Clinical waste primarily refers to medical waste, nursing waste, pharmaceutical waste, veterinary waste and dental waste. Plus, clinical waste from similar healthcare environments may also pose harm through injury or infection.
Under the Controlled Waste Regulations Act 2012, clinical waste is defined as any waste which consists, wholly or partly of:
Human or animal tissue, blood or other body fluids, and excretions.
Drugs or other pharmaceutical products.
Swabs and dressings.
Syringes and needles.
Other items defined as ‘sharps’ including, lancets,
pipettes, scalpels, trocars and cannulas.
Any waste which may prove hazardous to any person who comes
into contact, unless made safe.
Healthcare waste can also be classified into three risk types of waste clinical materials:
Risk of infection
Risk of a chemical hazard
Contaminated medicine and medicinal waste
How we can help you
Every healthcare or similar setting will often have different needs demanding their own unique, clinical waste disposal solutions.
Our ON-DEMAND waste management service teams are experienced in providing clinical waste disposal solutions for key clinical waste services, including:
Controlled clinical waste disposal for healthcare sector premises such as, hospitals, clinics, doctors, dentists, veterinary practices and medical laboratories.
Sharps waste for sectors proving healthcare activity such as, medical and dentistry, nursing and care homes, and veterinary practices.
Incontinence waste solutions for health and social care businesses such as, nursing and care homes, children’s nurseries, medical and dental practices.
Sanitary waste disposal service for any type of private or public premises that provide toilet facilities for employees and visitors.
Our professional waste management of clinical waste collections and waste disposal is streamlined to efficiently handle all categories of healthcare waste from medical, chemical, surgical, dental and social care environments.
Non-infectious, non-clinical waste not containing pharmaceutical or chemical substances. However, any contact is generally categorised as ‘unpleasant’ or offensive waste.
Common offensive waste clinical items include:
Outer dressings
Gowns, masks, and gloves, and other PPE not contaminated
with bodily fluids.
Healthcare waste contaminated with blood and other bodily fluids, including:
Used diagnostic samples.
Infectious patient waste, such as swabs, bandages and
disposable medical devices.
Infectious laboratory cultures and stocks.
Cytostatic or cytotoxic waste is any material contaminated with toxic residues or preparations.
Also refers to medicines defined as:
Carcinogenic – causes cancerous tumours
Mutagenic – causes mutations in cell DNA
Teratogenic - causes irreversible,
abnormalities in the foetus
Highly hazardous cytostatic or cytotoxic waste include:
Medicines and Tablets
Medicinal creams or aerosols
Most hormonal preparations
Some anti-viral drugs
Refers to body parts, organs, blood bags and blood preserves,
all considered potentially hazardous clinical waste, including:
Chemically-preserved infectious, anatomical waste.
Non-hazardous, non-infectious, and non-chemically preserved
anatomical waste.
Different types of hazardous clinical waste are specifically
produced by dental waste, as follows:
Dental amalgam - contains toxic mercury used as a
bonding agent. At least 95 per cent of dental amalgam waste must be retained
for dental waste disposal using an Amalgam Separator.
Amalgam capsules - a mix of silver alloy and mercury,
used amalgam capsules are to be treated as hazardous dental waste and must be deposited
into dedicated dental waste containers.
Teeth - containing amalgam are also considered hazardous clinical waste and be disposed of in their own separate container.
X-ray fixer and developer solution - high silver content and considered potentially harmful, which must also be separated from other types of dental waste.
Lead foil – a highly toxic substance, lead was used to shield dental staff and patients from the dangers of low level radiation in x-ray machines still in existence despite modern digital x-ray equipment.
Infectious covid test disposal waste includes gloves, aprons, overalls, face masks, paper towels and swabs.
Any and all clinical waste generated from a potential or confirmed case of Coronavirus must be disposed of as Category B waste, under the NHS England 'COVID-19 waste management standard operation procedure'.
Covid test disposal items are identified as ‘orange-stream’ infectious waste - known or suspected to contain Category B pathogens – and should be placed in UN3291 orange clinical waste bags.
Needles used for Coronavirus vaccinations at vaccination
sites are considered highly infectious sharps waste for contained clinical
waste disposal.
Different types of Coronavirus tests will require different clinical
waste streams, whether carrying out PCR or lateral flow tests.
Clinical waste should be assigned by category using the
colour-coded waste disposal system. It is designed to clearly and easily identify
and separate health waste, in accordance with the ‘Safe Management of
Healthcare Waste’, issued by The Department of Health..
What is the clinical waste disposal system?
The colour-coded clinical waste disposal system is a national standard, also used in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Designed for ease of use, each category of clinical waste is assigned a different colour coded lidded container.
Yellow - partially used sharps and clinical waste
which require incineration.
Blue – medicinal and pharmaceutical waste in original
or similar packaging to be sent for incineration.
Orange – sharps, wipes, dressings, and gloves contaminated
with bodily fluids suitable for alternative cleansing treatment.
Purple – waste contaminated with cytostatic and
cytotoxic medicinal products requiring incineration.
Red – Anatomical waste, including recognisable body parts to be disposed
by incineration
Yellow & Black – Offensive waste
White – Dental waste
Correct clinical waste disposal is essential to ensure the health and safety of all working or visiting in medical, healthcare and social care environments.
Strict regulations are also designed for robust clinical waste management and the correct classification of waste streams to reduce the impact of hazardous waste on the environment. Mixing clinical waste with other categories of waste is prohibited in England and Wales under Duty of Care and the Hazardous Waste Regulations.
Disposal of untreated clinical waste in landfill can lead to the release of chemical substances and toxic groundwater contamination when treated.
Incineration of unsuitable waste can also result in the release of airborne pollutants. Incinerated materials treated with chlorine can generate human carcinogens associated with a range of adverse health effects.
Whether you’re right in the middle of the City of London or living in one of the surrounding boroughs, we cover it all and can get you booked in whenever you need us.
Because we’re based in London, our fleet of removal vans and drivers are never too far away from you.
And it’s not just London.
We offer our house clearance services in and around the areas of Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow.
So while we’re London based, we provide a national house clearance service.
Interested?
Get a quote
If you’ve ever tried to book a council pick up for bulky waste you’ll know they can leave you waiting for weeks before they’ll come and help you clear your house.
And even then you have to drag your bulky items to the curb to be picked up.
When you need your house cleared fast, we can help.
We offer a same day house clearance service so you don’t have to sit around surrounded by rubbish and bags.
As long as you book before 12pm on the day you need us, we can get you packed and cleared up the same day.
All our drivers and removal teams are carefully vetted professionals with years of experience dealing with house clearances and rubbish removals.
We know it’s not your job to make our job easier, which is why we’ll collect your bulky items or household rubbish direct from your home or flat, wherever you are.
Unlike council pickups or some other Man and Van removal services, we’ll never ask you to drag heavy items down the stairs or outside on the day of collection.
That’s our job, not yours.
All we ask on the day is there’s a clear path for our collection team to take.
Plus, with our real-time tracker app, you can see exactly where your collection team is and track them straight to your doorstep.
This means you don’t have to wait inside from 8am to 8pm waiting for a knock on the door.
You can see exactly where your driver is and get on with your day until they arrive.
And if you’re worried about where your waste will end up, you can keep tracking your waste right to a designated recycling centre or drop off point.
We’re on a mission to keep as much waste as possible away from landfill and increase the recycling of old household goods and waste.
To date, we recycle as much as 93% of the waste we collect.
And that’s a number we’re committed to increasing every year.
If you’re conscious about the impact of waste removal on the environment, join the mission and book an ethical, environmentally friendly house clearance service with Litta.
It's quick and easy to find out how much house clearance costs, simply go through our quick quote system, get a price and if it works for you book in less than 60 seconds.
We offer fast, same day household waste removal & we deal with sensitive clearances also - which we know can be difficult for some to deal with.
Want to know more?
It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for a full house clearance or just need to get rid of a few bits or bags after a clear out.
Our fast, efficient and professional team is here to help.
We can take care of all the heavy lifting and removals.
And with our reliable communication and real-time tracking app, you’ll always be in the loop about what’s happening with your collection right to the second your team arrives at your door.
So if you want to take advantage of a fast, reliable house clearance service that’s also committed to reducing the environmental impact of rubbish collections,
“Easy booking, professional service, timely and true to their word with a clear pricing structure. An excellent service from start to finish. I will certainly use again.”
Gurvinder Bhogal
“The driver Bobby Griffett and his colleague were punctual, worked hard and were efficient in the way they worked.”
Michael Tuttlebee
“Quick and responsive team, next day collection and understanding of last minute changes to the collection.”
Rebecca
“Perfect service, really good job. Highly recommended.”
Kristina Mitasiunaite
Want the same reliable house clearance service?
If you’re nervous about close contact and would prefer to continue using social distancing measures, just let us know.
Our drivers are happy to work around you and your preferences.
We’re continuing to work around social distancing advice and the use of PPE when necessary so if this is something you’d prefer just let us or your driver know.
We also offer unattended clearances if you’d rather not be in when our team is working.
Sometimes you might need your flat cleared quickly or at short notice.
Whatever your time scale, we can complete a full or partial flat clearance quickly, and around your schedule with our same day clearance service.
If you book one of our teams before 12pm on the day you need us, we’ll be able to get your flat cleared for you later that same day.
Just give us the details, and then sit back.
We’ll handle all the heavy lifting.
If you’ve ever tried to remove bulky furniture using a council collection, you’ll know it’s a hassle.
You can end up waiting weeks for a collection, and when the day comes, you have to drag your furniture to the agreed pick-up point.
At LITTA, we don’t believe you should make our jobs easier, it’s our job to make your life and flat clearance easier for the time you need us.
That’s why we can collect all your furniture for you, directly from your flat.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a basement flat in a terraced conversion, or the top floor of a tower block.
Our flat clearance team will come to you.
Unlike some collection services, we don’t leave you waiting all day for a knock on the door.
With every flat clearance you book, you’ll get access to real-time tracking of your clearance team.
This means you can track them right to your doorstep.
This way you can get on with your day and plan your flat clearance around the rest of your day - not the other way around.
And once your flat clearance is complete, you can track the van to the recycling centre or designated drop off point so you know exactly where it’s ended up.
Our mission at LITTA is to reduce the amount of household, garden and commercial waste that ends up in landfill.
To date we’ve been able to divert 93% of the waste we collect away from landfill and to recycling centres where it can be broken down and reused or disposed of ethically.
If you want to have your flat cleared by a dedicated team who care about the environment, call us.
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It's quick and easy to find out how much house clearance costs, simply go through our quick quote system, get a price and if it works for you book in less than 60 seconds.
We offer fast, same day household waste removal & we deal with sensitive clearances also - which we know can be difficult for some to deal with.
Want to know more?
“Super efficient, easy to get a quote and simple booking process. Great communication, the team arrived promptly and were very friendly and professional.”
Claire
“Clear communication, efficient collection, highly recommended service.”
Hayley Walker
“Does what it says on the tin. Great service from this company and really good communication from their team both by phone and email.”
Chris Poulton
Our network of 200 drivers can cover any flat clearance job across London, from The City to any London borough.
We can also complete any flat clearance easily and quickly within the M25 border.
And it’s not just London and the South East.
Our flat clearance service also expands across the UK.
If you live in Manchester, Birmingham or Glasgow, we’re here for you.
It really couldn’t be easier to book your flat clearance through LITTA.
Step 1 - Simply get a quote online within 60 seconds
Step 2 - Make a payment, select a time/booking slot and receive your email confirmation
Step 3 - We'll arrive at your property at the agreed time for a collection
It really couldn’t be easier to book your flat clearance through LITTA.
Step 1 - Simply get a quote online within 60 seconds
Step 2 - Make a payment, select a time/booking slot and receive your email confirmation
Step 3 - We'll arrive at your property at the agreed time for a collection
If you need a full or partial flat clearance, we can get your items taken away to be recycled or ethically disposed of quickly.
If you want to clear your garage’s rubbish ready for a conversion or renovation.
Or you’re finally ready to say good-bye to that decade’s old furniture that’s gathering dust, we’ll get your garage clutter removed quickly.
Our qualified and professional garage rubbish clearance team can collect and dispose of all your unwanted items.
If you’re swapping the workshop for an office, or need old furniture removed ready for a refurb, we can collect any and all of your heavy items or bags of junk.
It’s a simple, hassle free process.
Want to find out more?
Get in touch
It can be stressful trying to organise a council bulk rubbish collection.
It’s expensive, you have to wait weeks - sometimes months - for a collection.
And you’re left waiting around on the day listening for a knock on the door.
Plus, you have to drag your rubbish to the curb yourself.
Book your garage rubbish removal with LITTA, and we’ll take this hassle off your hands.
Not only can you get your garage rubbish removed quicker with our same day collection option, we’ll collect all your junk from your garage ourselves, you don’t have to lift a finger.
All we ask is that there’s a clear path in and out of the area for our collection team to work through.
Want your garage rubbish gone now?
The price of your garage clearance will depend on the type and amount of rubbish you want us to remove, but all our prices are competitive.
And with our fast removal service you’ll get the best value for money.
But to give you an example of your garage clearance cost, our small junk load (75kg) starts at £70, up to £395 for an extra large load (1400kg).
If you’re just looking for some single bulk items removed from your garage, it can be even more affordable.
Our single item furniture removal starts from £28 upto £100 for a large 3 piece suite.
What we can guarantee, is that you’ll know exactly how much your garage removal will cost before your team arrives.
There’s no hidden fees and no nasty surprises.
If you want us to remove extra rubbish on the day that you haven’t told us about, these can be priced on the day.
If you’ve booked more than you need, we’ll refund you the difference.]
Want to get a price for your garage clearance?
Do you really want to book a garage clearance service that leaves you waiting around all day for a knock on the door?
Or a service that can only fit you in weeks from when you need them?
At LITTA, not only can we arrange a same day collection if you book before 12 noon on the day of collection, with our real-time tracking app, you can check the location of your collection team right to your doorstep.
You don’t need to wait in all day because you’ll always know where your collection is up to and plan your garage clearance around your day, not your day around the garage clearance.
And once your garage rubbish has been collected, you can track it all the way to the recycling centre or designated disposal point so you can be confident it’s being dealt with responsibly.
At LITTA, our mission is to divert as much house, garden and commercial waste away from landfill as we can.
Our current recycle rate is 93% of all rubbish diverted from landfill, and it’s a figure we’re looking to improve all the time.
Whenever we come to clear your garage rubbish, we’re always committed to recycling as much of it as we can.
So if you’re as environmentally conscious as we are and don’t like the idea of your old garage junk sitting on landfill and damaging the environment, we’re a good choice.
Want to get your old garage waste recycled.
“Booking a collection could not have been easier. They cleared several bags of rubbish, worktops and old wardrobes in minutes. Amazing service.”
Sudha Sreedharan
“LITTA is fantastic. The quote process is quick and efficient. You get a warning when the collection truck is near. All the staff are extremely polite and friendly. I definitely recommend their service to anyone needing rubbish collections.”
Ryan Wisha
“I needed some rubbish cleared urgently and LITTA were really helpful in getting it sorted that day at a competitive price. Impressed by their speedy contact, friendly staff and keeping me informed about the status of the collection.”
Clare Darling
Want the same fast, efficient garage rubbish removal?
With a network of 200 drivers we can cover any garage clearance job across London.
It doesn’t matter if you’re in the heart of The City, or one of many surrounding London boroughs - we’ve got you covered.
If you’re a bit further afield, we can offer a fast, efficient garage clearance within the M25 border.
And while we’re based in London, we’re not limited to it.
We can help with your garage clearance if you live in or around Manchester, Birmingham or Glasgow too.
Want to know more?
It doesn’t matter if you need a complete garage clearance, or just a few bits taken away to free up space.
We can get your garage cleared and your junk removed and recycled fast.
With competitive pricing and our real-time tracking meaning you can get on with your day around your collection, why bother trying another service.
If you’re ready to get your garage cleared, we’re here for you.
Whatever your time frame for clearing your loft, you don’t want to mess about cleaning one space, only for your boxes to sit taking up space somewhere else for weeks while you wait for a collection.
If you book your loft clearance with LITTA, we could come and clear your loft on the same day.
As long as you book before 12 noon on the day you need us, your loft could be clean and clear within hours.
Or, you could take your chances with a council bulk delivery or man and van service and have your loft clutter sitting in your living room or dining room for weeks while they try and fit you in.
How can we guarantee this quick clearance?
Because we’ve got more than 200 drivers in our network who are ready to help with your loft clearance and cleaning.
Plus, unlike council bulk collections and man and van collections, we don’t expect you to drag your rubbish and old furniture out of the loft, down the stairs and onto the curb.
It’s not your job to make our work easier.
It’s our job to take the hassle out of your loft clearance.
That’s why we’ll collect and remove your junk or rubbish directly from your loft and clear up before we leave.
And, when you book a loft clearance with LITTA, you’ll be able to track your clearance team directly to your door with our real-time tracking system.
No more sitting around on collection day waiting for a knock on the door.
Instead, you can get on with your day and plan your loft clearance around your life.
Plus, once we’ve cleared your loft and taken your rubbish away, you can track it straight to the recycling centre or designated drop off point so you know it’s being disposed of properly.
At LITTA we make it our mission to divert as much house, garden and commercial waste away from landfill as we can.
This is part of our commitment to reducing the environmental impact of waste disposal.
We currently keep 93% of rubbish we collect out of landfill by sending it for recycling.
And this is a number we’re increasing all the time.
If you want to have your loft cleared by an environmentally conscious company that will dispose of your old belongings ethically, but still cost effectively for you, then get in touch.
“Had a fantastic service from LITTA from start to finish. They made the whole waste disposal process so easy. The customer service on the phone was solid every time and the guys that have been to collect were all great and super helpful.”
Eliza Hill
“Very easy, efficient online service backed up by helpful customer service, I could not recommend them enough.”
Patricia McKeown
“Everything was fantastic. Good customer service. Nothing to complain about.”
Patricia Aue
Want to benefit from the same level of service?
With a network of more than 200 drivers available we can cover any loft clearance job in London and the Greater London area.
We’re also available for jobs outside of London within the border of the M25.
But it’s not just London and the South East where we offer our loft clearance services.
We’re also available for work within Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow.
If you’re ready to create some space in your loft and finally dispose of the old boxes, get in touch.
Your loft clearance price will depend on your individual needs and how much rubbish you need us to collect and dispose of.
All our prices are transparent and you’ll know exactly what you’ll pay before your team arrives.
If you need more rubbish collected on the day, our customer service team is available to agree an additional cost and then we can remove your waste quickly.
If you’ve booked more than you need, we’ll simply refund you the difference.
To give you an idea what you could expect to pay we can dispose of a household wheelie bin worth of rubbish (about 10kg) for £39, up to £369 for removing and disposing of 1400kg of household waste.
If you’re just having a tidy up or need to completely clear out your loft, there’s no job too big or small for our team of professional house clearers.
We’ll make sure all your waste is removed quickly and recycled or disposed of ethically.
Our professional team is ready and waiting whenever you need us and with our same day clearance and real-time tracking, you’ll find your loft clearance a stress-free, simple experience.
Want to know more?
“Up to 600,000 tonnes of clinical waste is produced each year by the NHS - more than 1 per cent of all domestic UK waste” (DEFRA).
LITTA waste management provides a clinical waste collection and clinical waste disposal service that strictly complies with controlled waste regulations for:
Hospitals
GP Surgeries
Clinics and health centres
Nursing and Residential care homes
Pharmacies
Veterinary practices
Dental practices
Our expert, experienced healthcare waste collection teams operate nationwide, including all London and Greater London postcodes, and across the south-east.
What is clinical waste?
Clinical waste primarily refers to medical waste, nursing waste, pharmaceutical waste, veterinary waste and dental waste. Plus, clinical waste from similar healthcare environments may also pose harm through injury or infection.
Under the Controlled Waste Regulations Act 2012, clinical waste is defined as any waste which consists, wholly or partly of:
Human or animal tissue, blood or other body fluids, and excretions.
Drugs or other pharmaceutical products.
Swabs and dressings.
Syringes and needles.
Other items defined as ‘sharps’ including, lancets,
pipettes, scalpels, trocars and cannulas.
Any waste which may prove hazardous to any person who comes
into contact, unless made safe.
Healthcare waste can also be classified into three risk types of waste clinical materials:
Risk of infection
Risk of a chemical hazard
Contaminated medicine and medicinal waste
How we can help you
Every healthcare or similar setting will often have different needs demanding their own unique, clinical waste disposal solutions.
Our ON-DEMAND waste management service teams are experienced in providing clinical waste disposal solutions for key clinical waste services, including:
Controlled clinical waste disposal for healthcare sector premises such as, hospitals, clinics, doctors, dentists, veterinary practices and medical laboratories.
Sharps waste for sectors proving healthcare activity such as, medical and dentistry, nursing and care homes, and veterinary practices.
Incontinence waste solutions for health and social care businesses such as, nursing and care homes, children’s nurseries, medical and dental practices.
Sanitary waste disposal service for any type of private or public premises that provide toilet facilities for employees and visitors.
Our professional waste management of clinical waste collections and waste disposal is streamlined to efficiently handle all categories of healthcare waste from medical, chemical, surgical, dental and social care environments.
Non-infectious, non-clinical waste not containing pharmaceutical or chemical substances. However, any contact is generally categorised as ‘unpleasant’ or offensive waste.
Common offensive waste clinical items include:
Outer dressings
Gowns, masks, and gloves, and other PPE not contaminated
with bodily fluids.
Healthcare waste contaminated with blood and other bodily fluids, including:
Used diagnostic samples.
Infectious patient waste, such as swabs, bandages and
disposable medical devices.
Infectious laboratory cultures and stocks.
Cytostatic or cytotoxic waste is any material contaminated with toxic residues or preparations.
Also refers to medicines defined as:
Carcinogenic – causes cancerous tumours
Mutagenic – causes mutations in cell DNA
Teratogenic - causes irreversible,
abnormalities in the foetus
Highly hazardous cytostatic or cytotoxic waste include:
Medicines and Tablets
Medicinal creams or aerosols
Most hormonal preparations
Some anti-viral drugs
Refers to body parts, organs, blood bags and blood preserves,
all considered potentially hazardous clinical waste, including:
Chemically-preserved infectious, anatomical waste.
Non-hazardous, non-infectious, and non-chemically preserved
anatomical waste.
Different types of hazardous clinical waste are specifically
produced by dental waste, as follows:
Dental amalgam - contains toxic mercury used as a
bonding agent. At least 95 per cent of dental amalgam waste must be retained
for dental waste disposal using an Amalgam Separator.
Amalgam capsules - a mix of silver alloy and mercury,
used amalgam capsules are to be treated as hazardous dental waste and must be deposited
into dedicated dental waste containers.
Teeth - containing amalgam are also considered hazardous clinical waste and be disposed of in their own separate container.
X-ray fixer and developer solution - high silver content and considered potentially harmful, which must also be separated from other types of dental waste.
Lead foil – a highly toxic substance, lead was used to shield dental staff and patients from the dangers of low level radiation in x-ray machines still in existence despite modern digital x-ray equipment.
Infectious covid test disposal waste includes gloves, aprons, overalls, face masks, paper towels and swabs.
Any and all clinical waste generated from a potential or confirmed case of Coronavirus must be disposed of as Category B waste, under the NHS England 'COVID-19 waste management standard operation procedure'.
Covid test disposal items are identified as ‘orange-stream’ infectious waste - known or suspected to contain Category B pathogens – and should be placed in UN3291 orange clinical waste bags.
Needles used for Coronavirus vaccinations at vaccination
sites are considered highly infectious sharps waste for contained clinical
waste disposal.
Different types of Coronavirus tests will require different clinical
waste streams, whether carrying out PCR or lateral flow tests.
Clinical waste should be assigned by category using the
colour-coded waste disposal system. It is designed to clearly and easily identify
and separate health waste, in accordance with the ‘Safe Management of
Healthcare Waste’, issued by The Department of Health..
What is the clinical waste disposal system?
The colour-coded clinical waste disposal system is a national standard, also used in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Designed for ease of use, each category of clinical waste is assigned a different colour coded lidded container.
Yellow - partially used sharps and clinical waste
which require incineration.
Blue – medicinal and pharmaceutical waste in original
or similar packaging to be sent for incineration.
Orange – sharps, wipes, dressings, and gloves contaminated
with bodily fluids suitable for alternative cleansing treatment.
Purple – waste contaminated with cytostatic and
cytotoxic medicinal products requiring incineration.
Red – Anatomical waste, including recognisable body parts to be disposed
by incineration
Yellow & Black – Offensive waste
White – Dental waste
Correct clinical waste disposal is essential to ensure the health and safety of all working or visiting in medical, healthcare and social care environments.
Strict regulations are also designed for robust clinical waste management and the correct classification of waste streams to reduce the impact of hazardous waste on the environment. Mixing clinical waste with other categories of waste is prohibited in England and Wales under Duty of Care and the Hazardous Waste Regulations.
Disposal of untreated clinical waste in landfill can lead to the release of chemical substances and toxic groundwater contamination when treated.
Incineration of unsuitable waste can also result in the release of airborne pollutants. Incinerated materials treated with chlorine can generate human carcinogens associated with a range of adverse health effects.
Need a sofa removed and recycled in London? Then call LITTA - the London furniture removal experts.
LITTA is the fast and sustainable way to get rid of your old sofa in London. Our vetted network of professional furniture disposal experts will pick up your old and unwanted sofa and transport it to the nearest recycling centre, usually on the same day.
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At LITTA, we provide a hassle-free furniture disposal service in London. Book before noon and you can enjoy same day sofa collection.
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We’re Britain's Number 1 clean-tech company. We're a company with a mission: to make household waste disposal and furniture removal services simpler and cheaper. Our London house clearance service is more reliable and more sustainable than the competition.
We make it simple to arrange for a local London disposal expert to remove your awkward and oversized rubbish.
You don't need to mess around with a man with a van. Litta is a trustworthy rubbish removal company.
Book a sofa collection with Litta and you'll work with a pre-vetted expert who’ll pick up your disposables quickly for drop-off at the nearest recycling centre. We recycle as much as we can and only dispose of junk we can't reuse.
It's easy to get a quote and book a London sofa collection service with Litta. Download the app or visit our website and fill in the 60-second booking form. If you prefer the sound of a human voice, give our office team a call on the phone.
If you need sofa removal, London we're top of the list.
Why use LITTA ? We’ll connect you quickly to a UK-wide network of vetted disposal experts who’ve passed Litta’s strict criteria for licensing and insurance.
It's all done digitally. Make your booking before noon, and you'll have someone there the same day. Once the appointment is confirmed, sit back and relax.
We’ll remove the sofa, get it into the van, and be off.
Our team can collect old sofas from your house, office or garden.
Payment is made entirely online, so no cash changes hands. Should something go wrong, and your pickup is delayed, we'll simply re-book for the next convenient day and time – or give you your money back.
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In fact, customers can book a London sofa collection in less than 60 seconds using our online booking form.
The process is simple and the prices super-cheap. Book before noon and you'll enjoy a same day sofa collection in London.
We’re reliable! Wherever you (and your sofa) are in London, we'll be there.
We have an extensive UK network of licensed waste carriers who are ready and waiting for your job.
All drivers are vetted and insured. Our drivers have to meet strict criteria for licensing and insurance. No heavy lifting (by you).
We do the hard work, so you don't have to.
We provide simple and clear pricing for sofa removal, rubbish clearance and more.
Give us a call or contact us and we'll send you a free quote, so you know exactly what you'll pay. We don't charge by the hour, but by the job.
The total price includes London sofa collection and furniture disposal.
No hidden extras or nasties.
We provide simple and clear pricing for sofa removal, rubbish clearance and more.
We recycle everything we can. In fact, 93% of all furniture clearance and rubbish removal ends up being recycled.
At Litta, we support sustainable lifestyles by working towards a 90% landfill reduction target.
Waste Transfer Note - Once the booking is complete, we send you a WTN by email. That way you'll know your waste has been responsibly and legally disposed of.
It's hassle-free, planet-friendly London furniture clearance.
The total price includes London sofa collection and furniture disposal.
No hidden extras or nasties.
Furniture disposal in London isn't easy. You need to get a van, find somewhere to park, remove your old furniture and then travel to a local waste disposal centre (if there is one!).
In the end, the time and total price mean it's much easier to book a professional furniture removal and rubbish collection service.
You may be able to contact your council and request a sofa collection. However, your request may be ignored, it can cost a lot and services are in demand so you may need to wait. In some cases, for a long time. There's no guarantee your rubbish load will be recycled either and may end up in landfill. And in most cases, you'll have to load your old sofa into your garden.
Can you really be bothered by the hassle?
At Litta, we're a company that makes rubbish recycling and house furniture removal easier. Our services are designed for busy Londoners who don't have the time to wait in your
Get in touch today to request a free quote for your load. In 93% cases we'll recycle your old waste ensuring it doesn't end up in landfill.
So, we've got London sofa disposal sorted, but you might have other rubbish and recycling around that you don't want to end up in landfill. The solution? Call Litta, London's favourite waste collection service.
We offer a London waste and furniture clearance service to help you get rid of and recycle any unwanted waste.
At Litta, we offer a professional domestic and office junk removal service, including:
We cover the whole of London, including every London borough, postcode and council area.
We don't charge by the hour or weight, we provide a low-cost quote for each load and job. Our prices are highly competitive, in fact, we're confident enough to say we won't be beaten on price.
Still searching for London sofa collection? Contact Litta today.
Whatever your load and wherever you are in London, we're ready to remove it.
Fridge packed up? Throwing it out?
Your fridge is hazardous waste!
Book our 'ON-Demand' fridge removal and recycling service for a quick and easy fridge removal.
1 in 4 people in the UK are unaware that a fridge could be recycled, according to AO-World, white goods survey, 2019.
It's stressful enough to deal with puddles on the floor and a fridge full of food going off!
What happens if you haven't got time? Nobody should have the hassle in disposing of a broken fridge by themselves!
Inconvenience is not the half of it!
A fridge or freezer is nearly always:
Jump on our instant fridge freezer collection and recycling service!
If you get in touch with our experienced, professional team now - We could collect your broken fridge freezer TODAY.
Job done! Wherever you are, in and around the capital, town or countryside - We are your local fridge removal London with responsible disposal and recycling assured!
LITTA is an Environment Agency (EA) Registered Waste Carrier and Broker.
Our dedicated and friendly waste management teams offer a specialist fridge disposal service, whether we simply collect one single item or as part of a property clearance.
Size doesn't matter! Our ethical and responsible fridge removal service caters for residential, business or commercial fridge freezer collections:
LITTA waste management services provide waste collections of fridges, freezers and all household electrical appliances from all locations within the M25, across London and the southeast...
We are an established fridge recycling and household appliance disposal service in town too. Our busy teams are always removing a fridge freezer or unwanted appliances in and out, and around the North and South Circular Roads:
N, NW, W, SW, E, SE
NW1, W1, WC1, WC2, EC1, EC2, EC3, EC4, SW1, SE1
You are also sure to catch sight of our fridge disposal and recycling service teams collect all types of unwanted electrical appliances from surrounding home county areas of London, including:
Surrey, Hertfordshire, Essex and Kent
Every fridge freezer contains 'refrigerants' - a chemical used to carry heat, which changes from gas to liquid, and then back again to gas in the refrigeration cycle.
In the 1980s, most common refrigerants included chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) such as:
It was the discovery that CFCs were causing major damage to the ozone layer protecting the earth from ultra-violet radiation that led to their phasing out from 1989 onwards.
The main refrigerant now used is R-600a, or isobutane - a colourless, odourless gas - which has a smaller effect on the atmosphere if accidentally released.
Modern refrigerators also usually contain refrigerant HFC-134a, which also has a reduced impact upon the ozone layer. The use of R-134a is now increasingly rare.
However, fridges and freezers are classified as hazardous waste under WEEE regulations, which were revised and came into law in 2014.
WEEE stands for Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Large household appliances such as, fridges, freezers, washing machines and ovens currently account for over 40 per cent of items collected and recycled under the WEEE regulations (Health & Safety Executive - HSE).
LITTA is ... experienced in fridge removal London, and all types of hazardous waste collection from homes, offices, busineses and commercial property.
Our fleet of 200 drivers are registered licensed waste carriers with an established reputation for safe and responsible removal and recycling of all types of fridge freezer, electrical appliances and rubbish removals.
Our fridge removal London service is instantly cost-effective, easy and reliable.
We can provide purpose built vehicles with capacity to remove any size fridge or items for disposal or recycling– large or small. Including an American fridge! We can also send as many staff and vehicles as required to collect all types of household appliances and items of rubbish.
LITTA is... committed to help reduce landfill waste and lessen the harmful impact upon the environment, aiming to achieve 93 per cent recycling.
Book your time slot with LITTA online.
Your fridge freezer removal team arrive ON THE DAY and TIME you booked.
That's it!
A fridge freezer collection and disposal is always likely to be urgent. Particularly, if it stopped working overnight or while you were out at work.
No problem!
If you make your booking online or call BEFORE NOON, we'll arrange to collect your fridge freezer ON THE SAME DAY!
Our expert, experienced team are fast, smooth - and safely load your fridge, freezer or other appliances or rubbish collection items - for responsible disposal or recycling.
LITTA always provides an Up Front quote
You will know how much you will pay with our transparent, competitive pricing.
Whether simply collecting and recycling a single fridge, several appliances or a more extensive equipment or rubbish collection
The price we quote is the price you will pay.
You will also know exactly where your fridge collection team are and when they will arrive.
Of some 957,000 flytipping incidents reported in the UK by DEFRA during 2018, nearly 47,000 incidents involved white goods, such as fridges, freezers, washing machines and tumble dryers, according to AO-World. London alone, recorded more than 9,000 cases of flytipped white goods.
Flytipping of fridges and freezers is, alarmingly, on the rise - with an increased risk to the environment caused by the release of harmful refrigerants.
Attempts by councils and local authorities to provide a paid collection service of discarded fridges and freezers, and other large white goods can cause unexpected issues.
Householders can be often asked by a council to leave broken or unwanted appliances outside their property for collection.
Unfortunately, the items can all too often be removed by opportunists and eventually, illegally dumped.
That's why it's essential to always use a registered waste carrier license for a safe and responsible fridge freezer removal and disposal.
Penalty fines of up to £400 can be incurred for using an unlicensed waste carrier found to have flytipped your fridge, freezer or any other waste and rubbish collection.
Is your kitchen overflowing with appliances that are past their prime? Let the professionals take care of the heavy lifting! LITTA is the leading appliance disposal company in London.
We have extensive experience dealing with all forms of recycling so our customers can be sure they're disposing of their used appliances properly without harming the planet. Whether it's a fridge, dryer, dishwasher, washing machine, gas, or electric cooker if it's feeling a little dated, spring clean out your home by calling us today!
We also offer recycling services for commercial clients such as hotels with large kitchens or café chains looking to reduce the negative human impact on our natural environment.
For any London dweller, LITTA is the trusted and preferred service provider for all things appliance removal.
Depending on how much time and resources you have at hand, there are several ways to dispose of your old appliances. As an ethical person, you probably want to dispose of it in a way that does not harm your surroundings. Below are some of the safe disposal methods that you can leverage as a resident of the UK.
There is a market for second-hand appliances in the UK. Whether you opt to sell it at a garage sale or leverage the use of online marketplaces like eBay, Gumtree or Craigslist UK, it is essential to remember that the depreciation rate of such electronics is high; thus, the prices are fairly low. The downside here is that the process is time-consuming as you are not guaranteed to get a ready buyer immediately.
Why let your fridge, freezer, microwave, washing machine or any other appliance end up in a landfill when it could find purpose in somebody else's home. Many churches, non-profits, thrift stores and second-hand stores are always on the hunt for these appliances, on condition that they are still functional. The problem comes in when you have to make the delivery yourself, and the cost incurred surpasses that of other disposal methods.
In certain cases, when your appliance gives out, there's no turning back. When this happens, your best bet is to sell it for parts. You can take it to a used appliance dealer or your local scrap metal dealer. The dealers either repair the appliance for resale or break it down to its components and recover any bits that are still functional. The risk associated with this method is that you can never be sure whether the rubbish remains will end up in a landfill somewhere.
It's the most environmentally conscious method of disposing of unwanted appliances. However, recycling white goods is much easier said than done. The majority of these products are marked as hazardous and require utmost care in handling. Recycling can be undertaken by your local council tip. This usually comes at a cost, and certain complexities involved, such as booking an appointment day, a lengthy waiting period should you opt for them to collect the appliance. Finally, these centres don't always have the capacity to take in your appliance.
The good news is that we have waste clearance companies like LITTA that are willing to offer these services in a time-convenient fashion while keeping the costs at a minimum. Rest assured, your appliances will not end up in some landfill in London, thanks to the expertise of our professional and friendly team.
Do you have an old appliance like a washing machine, dishwasher, or oven that you need to be disposed of from your property? We offer customers a reliable and convenient collection service. As a tech-waste management company, we have tools and systems in place to afford our clients the ability to initiate and complete the process online. Using these simple procedures, you will have your appliances collected in no time.
Disposing of items in an ethical and environmentally friendly manner is a core value at our company. In fact, we currently pride ourselves on a 93% recycling rate of all the waste that we collect from diverse business locations. At LITTA, we are a team with green credentials, and we aim to divert as much rubbish as possible from going to a landfill. Appliances like washing machines and fridges are categorized as hazardous waste because they contain toxins that can leach into groundwater when disposed of improperly - but not here! We guarantee that your appliances will be responsibly collected then safely decommissioned without releasing any harmful chemicals or substances back into the environment.
Some people decide to dispose of their old appliances themselves when they break or need to be replaced. However, this task often takes up time in one’s schedule with little reward in return other than an empty home space devoid of junk items. Alternatively, some choose disposal through council channels. While convenient, it usually comes at a cost. Additionally, you need to confirm with your local council tip that they can actually take in your appliance.
LITTA offers affordable prices for our collection services. We have different rates depending on the appliance, whether it's a fridge, washing machine etc., but there's a common £25 call-out fee, which is confirmed at checkout once you enter your address. There are no hidden fees! You can make payments safely because we use secure technology to ensure that all transactions happen easily and securely.
While using a reputable waste management company such as ours might feel a bit more expensive, using very cheap appliance disposal and collection services increases the possibility of fly-tipping. Typically, in London, processing and recycling appliances come at a cost. The good news is that LITTA does the job at a competitive rate, and you don't have to worry about ethical and environmentally conscious disposal.
At LITTA, we have over 200 drivers just waiting to handle your appliance removal needs. We are an on-demand service company that has the capacity to tackle whatever size and number of appliances that you need removing from your home or business.
Our appliance collection service has a same-day cut off at 12 pm, but if you miss it, don't worry because we'll handle the appliance collections job the following day.
We are an appliance removal (London) company, and we recycle the below appliances.
If you live in London and its environs, LITTA is the best option for white goods collection. We offer an on-demand fridge recycling service to help you collect fridges and freezers and dispose of them hassle-free.
Currently, our fridge and freezer disposal service cater to four types of fridges; a commercial fridge, American fridges, small and large fridges, or freezers. Disposing of household appliances like fridges can be stressful because they contain materials that are harmful to the environment, such as R-22 Chlorofluorocarbons, R-134A Tetrafluoroethane, and R-600A Isobutane, among others so you need to follow regulations on appliance disposal. Improper disposal of fridges with these gases results in the release of dangerous elements into the atmosphere, which has adverse effects.
We will be there to save the day with same-day services when your refrigerator is on its last leg. With just a few clicks of your mouse, we can schedule your fridge collection and get you back in business as soon as possible! All that's left to do is book us online or call our customer service line. We have friendly reps ready at any time, so they'll answer any questions about booking an appointment too.
Need any other collection and recycling services? Sit back and relax because LITTA disposal services are just one click away. We offer businesses and households professional services in:
Our services are available to our customers in London. Our prices are affordable and transparent. Don't believe us? Our customer reviews can attest to the quality of our services. You can get a price quote on the site or make a phone call for further inquiries.
Got a dishwasher, fridge, freezer, or any other appliance that needs disposing of urgently?
Contact us today for all your appliance collection needs, and we'll have our team collect them from your property within the day!
A mattress provides the optimal support and comfort needed for a good night's sleep. However, as they age, their functionality deteriorates. You can solve this by getting a new mattress but what to do with your old one is an important consideration. Depending on its size (king-sized or not) it will take up quite some space in your bedroom; furthermore, most mattresses are made out of materials that make them hard to repurpose around the house - meaning you're left wondering what to do about your old bedding.
It's not something many people think too hard about until they're faced with it - an out-of-date bedding set! The first instinct for most people will be disposal, or maybe donating: both options have their own advantages. Donating the mattress is a great option especially if there's someone who needs some new mattresses more than yourself. Selling the mattress may not be the most viable option since not many people are in the market to buy a used mattress. Therefore, the most favourable way to get rid of your old and unwanted mattress is disposal. But what is the right way to do it?
Fortunately, LITTA is here to help you through this dilemma. We offer same-day mattress collection services in London. Our mattress disposal methods are ethical and in line with UK legal frameworks. You'll also be delighted to know that we recycle 93% of all the unwanted furniture we collect including metal products, plastics, wood etc.
Our price is affordable, and our drivers come at a time of your convenience. So, book your mattress removal & collection via our online service platform. Then, leave the rest to us
Getting rid of an old mattress can be cumbersome for a number of reasons. You can't disassemble your unwanted mattress for storage in the artic as you would with your old beds. Foam mattresses can fold easily for convenient storage, but this is not the case for most traditional mattresses. If your next thought is to break the mattresses into smaller components and then burn them, the idea is ill-advised as it can lead to uncontainable flames and also release toxic chemical fumes. It is also not worth the trouble you could get into with your neighbours and local council authorities.
Household Waste Recycling Centres or tips offer free mattress recycling services to their residents. Recycling may seem like the most feasible way of dealing with the challenge, but this can be an equally challenging task if you don't have a large car to haul it to the nearest council tip. Additionally, the said recycling centre might be further than the mattress owner is willing to drive to get to. The challenge is even bigger for businesses, as council tips do not cater to commercial waste management- thus a hotel cannot take their old mattresses for recycling. In instances where the council is willing to make leeway for businesses, they'd have to pay for the service.
For some individuals, simply leaving the mattress on the curbside or dumping it in a rubbish skip is enough of a solution. However, these mattresses might end up in a landfill, which goes against the UK's efforts in trying to combat this environmental crisis. So, how do you get rid of your old mattress without worrying that you're contributing to landfill sites or degrading the environment in one way or another
That said, getting rid of an old mattress might sound like an uphill battle. The good news is that we have a few eco-friendly and legal ways to get the job done. So please consider the following methods when you do decide to dispose of a mattress in London:
You could sell your mattress if it's still in useable condition. Second-hand retail sites such as eBay or Gumtree provide a viable means of disposing of such a mattress in London. However, you may only get a token sum since nobody will pay good money for a used mattress regardless of its state.
The materials that make up your mattress can outlive their intended purpose. That is why it may be a great idea to take your old mattress to a recycling service centre in London. They'll be delighted to take it off your hands and repurpose it into something more useful. The foam filler can become flooring underlay, for example.
Most councils, but not all have recycling centres that can accommodate your mattress. You can't simply walk it over to recycling centres; instead, make a call and find out if they are willing or have the capacity to recycle your mattress. The information is also availed online- simply visit your local council website to find out the location of your nearest recycling centre and what materials they accept. Additionally, many councils now require that residents book an online appointment for seamless service delivery.
If you lack the means to deliver your old mattress to your local council tip, you can alternatively make arrangements for bulky waste collection. The council will make arrangements to come to collect your waste at a subsidized fee. Residents should beware that due to logistics, the council may take longer to collect your old mattress.
What if your mattress is not too old, but you can't sell it for some reason? Well, that's not the end of the road. There is an individual that could use what you wish to discard. So, please consider donating it to any of the local charities, to get it to someone that could benefit. Charities such as British Heart Foundation, The Red Cross or The Salvation Army y are always looking for good-condition mattress donations.
A mattress dealer can form a partnership with a furniture recycling group, allowing them to take in your old mattress as you purchase a new one. They do this for free or at a charge. You can bring it with you to the shop, or have them collect your old mattress on the delivery date of the new one.
Let's face it. Most old mattresses are beyond resale or donation. But, that doesn't mean you should give up and let them accrue dust and mould on your property. Instead, put your trust in a London rubbish removal company that will remove and recycle your mattress at an affordable fee. With LITTA, buying mattresses and getting rid of the old ones doesn't have to be a stressful experience.
It's funny how we develop an attachment to our quilts, pillows and other bedding accessories. You can get used to the way memory foam mattresses arch to all your curves. But, mattresses also come with a shelf life. The Sleep Council places that shelf life at 7 years, while the National Bed Federation recommends replacing old mattresses after 8 years.
You might be wondering, didn't my mattress come with a 10-year guarantee? Here are a few notes to guide your decision to purchase a new mattress;
You spend about a third of your life sleeping. So, shouldn't you be making the most out of it? A new mattress and ergonomic bed frame can help you get better sleep and may even reduce chronic pain during waking hours. This is because they tend to promote more consistent alignment that lets your muscles relax into their natural position rather than being pulled in opposite directions as with old mattresses.
You may not think about it, but your bed is one of the dirtiest places in the house. The steady accumulation of bacteria and fungus from sweat, body products, dirt and dust can make you sick with something like a cough or an itch. The solution? Cleaning out that old mattress once every few years will help avert such eventualities. But if you neglected cleaning your bed for over 4 years, cleaning up now would be too late, and you should instead start shopping around for a new one.
Metal springs, memory foam, carpet underlay and other components wear out with time. This could lead to unhealthy sleeping positions and chronic back pain. It may also be wise to opt for a more therapeutic mattress or a new bed if you suffer from these issues every night.
Upgrading your mattresses is a positive step towards better health and wellness for both you and your loved ones. However, what to do with the old one is the million-pound question. Your mattress has probably served you well through the years, so it deserves responsible disposal. How? Contact us and book a pickup slot with LITTA, your trusted and licensed mattress collection team in London.
Why?
Do you need a mattress removal & disposal service in London? Contact us, and we'll do it at a competitive fee. LITTA rolls right to your doorstep on the same day, within a 4-hour time slot and picks up your used mattress and disposes of it for you.
We're here for you whether you have old single mattresses, single bed base and mattress or bulky items like double, king mattresses, double or king-size bed base, and mattress. Click on our online quotation form, and we'll handle the rest.
All our waste carriers are registered and licenced, so you need not worry about finding your mattress on the corner street after paying for its removal. We are not only passionate about making your house cleaner, but we're also happy making London and the planet a safer and cleaner place to live.
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ALL City of London districtsNW1, W1, WC1, WC2, EC1, EC2, EC3, EC4, SW1, SE1
Our teams are called out daily to urgent furniture removal, junk or rubbish removal London in locations everywhere around the North and South Circular Road:
N, NW, W, SW, E, SE
Removal of unwanted furniture and our heavy lifting skills have no boundaries! Furniture disposal is also in demand across the south east regions.
You are sure to catch sight of our furniture disposal, rubbish removal and recycling teams collect all types of household and commercial items from the surrounding home counties of London, including:
Surrey, Hertfordshire, Essex and Kent
We always have our teams available for furniture clearance in London and local surrounding areas, including the collection of:
Beds, sofas, sofa beds, armchairs, settees, couches, tables, chairs, stools, sideboards, cabinets, bookcases, TV stands, drinks cabinets, shelving units, storage units, benches, wardrobes, drawer chests, bedside tables, dressing tables.
Garden chairs, garden tables, sun loungers and deck chairs made from all materials: Rattan, Wood, Natural Wicker, Aluminium, Steel, Wrought Iron, Plastic, Resin, Synthetic.
Office desks, office chairs, computer tables, conference tables, drawers, cupboards, filing cabinets, warehouse shelving units, storage units.
Whether moving house, having a clear out or simply planning a home or office makeover - furniture disposal in London doesn't have to be a hassle!
The safe and responsible removal and recycling of unwanted furniture can also help prevent unsightly and illegal flytipping.
Sample research indicates, on average:
BHF Survey UK, October 2019
There are alternative options for furniture to be reused, i.e. donating to a local charity shop, selling online, car boot sale or hiring a van to take to a nearby recycling centre.
Sofa removal may pose a problem if you do decide to donate to a local charity. Sometimes a sofa does not have the fire safety label attached.
A permanent fire safety label should be sewn or stapled to the sofa, beneath the cushions. Without the correct labelling and likely lack of safety compliance a charity will almost certainly not accept your old sofa.
Upholstered furniture manufactured from the 1970s is subject to labelling regulations. Items of furniture which do not carry a permanent label stating compliance cannot be sold to be reused and will need to be disposed of at a waste recycling centre.
But what if you simply haven't the time or resources available? Often it's not just one or two items of old furniture that needs to be collected and recycled!
Clearing a loft, basement or garage may be a bigger task than first thought. You could be faced with piles of junk you had no idea were there! And you now realise you need a proper rubbish removal service.
LITTA is an Environment Agency (EA) Registered Waste Carrier and Broker. We are committed to help our customers reduce landfill waste and lessen the environmental impact.
Our furniture and junk, bulky waste removal and rubbish removal London often achieves 93 per cent ethical waste disposal.
Throughout all our removal and collection services in London, and across the southeast, our aim is to always help:
LITTA is a professional customer-friendly waste, rubbish removal and furniture recycling company.
We offer affordable, reliable and responsible furniture collection and bulky waste removal. Our professional waste management services also cover every type of waste and rubbish removal, safely and responsibly.
Our fleet of 200 licensed drivers are experienced in the safe and responsible furniture removal and disposal from any type of property. From private household and local council to company and commercial.
We treat each furniture and property clearance and with professional care and respect.
If a furniture item such as an old sofa, double bed, or wardrobe is too big to pass through the door our teams are experienced, skilled and equipped to ensure they can be safely removed.
Our purpose built vehicles have capacity to remove all types of unwanted furniture, junk, and for any amount of rubbish or waste collection – large or small.
We can also send as many staff and vehicles as required to complete a furniture clearance job..
All types of heavy or bulky waste can also be removed on the same day by our extensive removal services.
LITTA furniture disposal and clearance in London services are:
ON DEMAND
Your furniture disposal van and team arrive
Whether moving house, an issue with arranging a quick council collection - or a permit for skip - we can help you right NOW.
If you make your booking online or call BEFORE NOON, We'll arrange all your furniture disposal ON THE SAME DAY!
Our expert London furniture disposal team are fast response! We carefully remove and load all your old furniture items to be responsibly disposed of or for recycling.
LITTA always provides a clear up front cost for the job. NO extra charges, NO hidden fee!
You will know how much you will pay with our a competitive, transparent pricing.
Whether one sofa removal, several unwanted furniture items or an extensive property clearance.
Our attractive affordable prices are based on the volume load of furniture removed - NOT on the labour needed to complete a safe and secure collection.
The price we quote is the price you will pay!
Increasingly, we are all leading busier lives. We can help make your unwanted furniture or rubbish removal run smoothly with minimum disruption.
Our live driver tracking means you will also know exactly where your London furniture removal team are and when they will arrive.
Upgrading your mattresses is a positive step towards better health and wellness for both you and your loved ones. However, what to do with the old one is the million-pound question. Your mattress has probably served you well through the years, so it deserves responsible disposal. How? Contact us and book a pickup slot with LITTA, your trusted and licensed mattress collection team in London.
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