Carpet and rug disposal: fitter, charity or tip

Carpets and rugs in good condition can be sold or given to charity, says Recycle Now. If they are past using, a fitter or a tip can take them.

• UK

Key facts

• When a new carpet is fitted, you can ask the fitter to get rid of the old one for you.
• Tips take carpets and rugs that can no longer be used.

Last updated: 15 October 2026

Based on Recycle Now's own pages.

Accepted items

• Carpets
• Rugs

Related item guides

• Carpets and rugs

Other kinds of place

• Tips near you: household waste recycling centres
• Battery recycling near you: where to recycle batteries
• Electrical recycling near you for old electricals
• Bottle banks near you for glass bottles and jars
• Disposal of paint, gas bottles, chemicals and vapes

Schemes and collection services

• Recycle Now locator
• Environment Agency rules for old sofas
• GOV.UK household waste rules
• Recycle Now: building materials
• Recycle Now: duvets and pillows
• Recycle Now: garden waste