The safe disposal of carpets and other textile flooring waste has just become easier for domestic households in the UK with a new online resource launched by Carpet Recycling UK (CRUK).

The first of its kind database provides users with information on local authority Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) across the country which accept carpet and other textile flooring waste.

Key features of the new www.recyclemycarpet.co.uk website include a user-friendly search function allowing consumers to quickly find disposal options in their area and direct links to council websites for up-to-date disposal guidelines, in addition to tailored information on HWRCs and programmes 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,” says Cathie Clarke, CRUK CEO. “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.”

The launch of the 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 current 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,” adds Clarke. 

www.carpetrecyclinguk.com