Top Methods on How to Dispose of Carpet

Top Methods on How to Dispose of Carpet

For those of you reading, you may be wondering “How to dispose of carpet” Thankfully, here at Colourbank, we have the answers. Nothing beats the feeling of a soft new carpet laid across the floors in your home, but making way for the new carpet requires the disposal of the old one which may not be a straightforward process as you may think. With this in mind, we have listed the top methods on how to dispose of carpet below:

Skip Hire

One of the most common methods of discarding old carpets is by a skip. If you have excess carpet and need a large waste deposit to put it in, a skip can be the ideal solution for you. You can hire a skip outside your house if you have any travel implications and can finish all your disposal needs in one setting which saves travel costs when going to your council’s bulk waste collection service.

Just remember that the materials in which carpets are made from (synthetic fibre) is tough to disintegrate in landfills and are poor for the environment which is why we have listed some more environmentally friendly alternatives throughout this blog article.

Donation

As we have just mentioned, discarding old carpet into a skip that is sent to a landfill may not be the most eco-friendly method of disposal for the environment. Which is why we recommend donating old carpets to a charity, friends or family.

As long as the carpet is clean, has few marks/stains and smells pleasant, many people and charities will accept them. Furthermore, you may not know that animal shelters and training facilities very much welcome pieces of old carpeting as they use them for the bottom of dog and cat cages. We advise listing the carpet on Facebook market, Craigslist or contacting your local animal shelter to see if anyone is willing to accept your donation.

Sell it

Another method on how to dispose of carpet is to sell it. If, for example, you have just moved into a newly built property and would like to change the carpet, you can earn a bit of extra cash by selling it to potential buyers.

On average, people tend to stay about 13 years in their house so for a new, up-to-date design of a carpet to be available, it will make the buyers’ home flooring aesthetics look more modern and inviting. Furthermore, you’d be surprised how many people would love to purchase a newly fitted carpet with next to no damage on it for the sole reason of convenience and improved style tastes. Not to mention, it keeps the carpet out of landfills and is better for the environment if sold to someone else.

Recycle

Recycling an old carpet is probably the best method when answering the question “How to dispose of a carpet” but it can be a more complicated process than people may think. This is because carpet is a complex make up of materials and synthetic fibres which can mean that the recycling of the material is difficult and may need to go through many stages before it is ultimately recycled. There are facilities out there that will recycle carpet and can turn it into products like sports astro turfs, insulation use or even for equestrian surfaces where it is mixed with sand.

Always ask your carpet supplier to see how to recycle the carpet as many individual carpet companies offer recycling options at their own factories. A final note to be aware of is that carpet suppliers will often issue an additional charge to recycle old carpet and will vary from business to business so be prepared to pay some sort of fee.

Reuse it

The final method we have when discussing “how to dispose of carpet” is getting creative and reusing it. Bits and pieces of your old carpet can come in handy in different areas throughout your house. No matter how damaged it is, there’s a surprising amount of capabilities of old carpet that you never have thought of which we have detailed below:

Animal Toy – You can use old carpet for your furry little friends and build them their own scratching area which can keep them occupied for as long as they please.

Welcome Mat – If there’s a larger undamaged piece of old carpet, you can try cutting a rectangle for a new welcome mat which will no doubt leave a great first impression for your guests.

Cleaning Tools – If you have smaller pieces of carpet, you can use it for an extra-durable scrubbing tool or if you’re redoing a room and need a place to store your dirty utensils, you can use the carpet to wipe your equipment.

Carpet Strips To Protect Car Doors – If you live in a household with younger children, and you drive a car, there may be some cases where the car door takes a few prags on the garage wall as your little ones exit the car. You can save yourself some frustration by placing carpet strips on the garage wall so if they swing the car door too far, it will hit the carpet instead of the concrete.

Now that we have discussed the top methods on how to dispose of a carpet, why not consider browsing our stunning selection of carpets today. For more information, fill out our contact form where one of our friendly team members will get back to you.