Sofas, mattresses and other bulky waste not being accepted at Peterborough Household Recycling Centre

The Fengate Household Recycling Centre is temporarily unable to accept bulky furniture waste, including sofas, mattresses and other large household items.

Peterborough City Council have said sofas, mattresses and other bulky waste items are not being accepted at the Peterborough Household Recycling Centre at Fengate.

There is no indication on when the items will be accepted again at the centre - or the reason why the items have been banned.

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Peterborough's Household Recycling Centre | PT

On social media, a spokesperson for the Council said: “Fengate Household Recycling Centre is temporarily unable to accept bulky furniture waste. This includes large household items such as sofas, armchairs, mattresses, chairs, bedframes and other bulky furniture as well as foam and upholstery.

“We apologise for any inconvenience this temporary disruption may cause and thank you for your understanding. We will provide an update as soon as the centre is able to accept these items again.”

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