How to get rid of a sofa in Bradford
Here are your options for an old sofa in Bradford, checked against Bradford Council pages on 28 October 2026.
- The council bulky collection takes a settee as one of your 3 items for £30
- Sofas and cushioned chairs must be kept apart from other waste, so crews use a separate vehicle
- The tips list sofas as accepted in the policy, but the individual site pages don't list furniture
- A private collection is usually £35 to £80 for a sofa
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Your options
| Route | Cost | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| The council bulky collection | £30 for up to 3 items | Pay first, cover the sofa, leave it outside where crews can reach it. Staff won't go into your house |
| The five Bradford tips | Check first. The price list shows bulky POPs waste at a £30 minimum | Needs a permit and a car. Check the site first |
| Licensed single item removal | Usually £35 to £80 | Check they are a registered waste carrier |
Why sofas are handled differently
Foam and cushioned seating is classed as POPs waste (persistent organic pollutants). Bradford says it must be collected in a segregated vehicle, not with other waste, and disposed of by specialist incineration. The same applies at the tips: the policy page says sofas, chairs and other cushioned seating must not be mixed with other waste.
Taking it to a tip
The council's policy page lists "furniture, sofas, chairs and other cushioned seating" as accepted. The pages for the individual tips list mostly recyclables and don't mention furniture at all, so ring or check the council before a trip. Bowling Back Lane and Keighley also have a price list that includes "bulky POPs waste" at a minimum charge of £30. The council doesn't say whether that applies to household sofas, so ask before you go. See the Bradford tips guide.
Private collection
A licensed company takes the sofa from inside your home and handles the paperwork. Prices are UK guide figures, and depend on size, stairs and how many pieces. A corner sofa will cost more than a two-seater.