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How to hire a furniture disposal in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.

A furniture disposal in Ireland costs €20–€80 per item, typically around €40. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.

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THE 60-SECOND VERSION

Hiring a furniture disposal in five steps

  1. Are you on the National Waste Collection Permit Office register, and what is your number?A number you can look up yourself before you agree a price — clearance of Multiple Items — if you have multiple pieces of furniture to dispose of, companies often provide bundled services.
  2. How does volume change the price?More items means more handling and more checking. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  3. How does type of furniture being disposed of change the price?Each level up adds both material and labour. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  4. How does distance to the disposal site change the price?A provider already working nearby can quote more keenly. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  5. What is not included?Specialty Item Disposal — for items like mattresses, pianos, or large appliances, specialised disposal services may be required — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a furniture disposal job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.

BEFORE YOU BOOK

Check before you book

National Waste Collection Permit

Every waste collector in Ireland must hold a valid collection permit from the NWCPO. The permit number reads NWCPO-YY-NNNNN-NN, must be displayed on the vehicle, and a copy must be carried in it. The permit names the waste types, vehicles and areas allowed — a permit for one thing is not a permit for another.

Search the National Waste Collection Permit Office register for the name or the registration number before you agree a price. facilityregister.nwcpo.ie →

Insurance

Expect public liability, and goods-in-transit where they carry your property. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.

Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.

Trader or private seller

Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.

Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.

Identity

Providers on Locufy prove who they are with photo ID before they can be booked; the ID-checked badge shows who has done it, and the document itself is deleted once the check is made. For a furniture disposal coming into your home it is the cheapest check there is.

Look for the ID-checked badge on the card, before you message anyone.

VAT

VAT at 13.5%, the reduced rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.

Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →

“Are you on the National Waste Collection Permit Office register, and what is your number?”

A good answer: A number you can look up yourself before you agree a price — clearance of Multiple Items — if you have multiple pieces of furniture to dispose of, companies often provide bundled services.

“How does volume change the price?”

A good answer: More items means more handling and more checking. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does type of furniture being disposed of change the price?”

A good answer: Each level up adds both material and labour. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does distance to the disposal site change the price?”

A good answer: A provider already working nearby can quote more keenly. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“What is not included?”

A good answer: Specialty Item Disposal — for items like mattresses, pianos, or large appliances, specialised disposal services may be required — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a furniture disposal job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.

“Who insures you, and what is the policy number?”

A good answer: Expect public liability, and goods-in-transit where they carry your property — general Furniture Removal — this includes the disposal of standard furniture items such as sofas, chairs, and tables.

“What do I get in writing, and when?”

A good answer: A written scope and a price before the furniture disposal starts, and an itemised invoice after — old Appliance Disposal — disposing of large appliances like refrigerators or washing machines alongside furniture.

Getting the quote right

  • Volume — more items means more handling and more checking.
  • Type of furniture being disposed of — each level up adds both material and labour.
  • Distance to the disposal site — a provider already working nearby can quote more keenly.
  • Complexity of the job — the trickiest part of the job often takes the longest.
  • In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
  • What is NOT included, named
  • Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
  • The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register

Walk away if

  • They are not on the National Waste Collection Permit Office register, or the number does not resolve to the name on the quote
  • They will not talk about it: volume — more items means more handling and more checking
  • They will not talk about it: type of furniture being disposed of — each level up adds both material and labour
  • They will not talk about it: distance to the disposal site — a provider already working nearby can quote more keenly
  • A price for the furniture disposal before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
  • Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
LOW
€20
TYPICAL
€40
HIGH
€80

What a furniture disposal costs: €20–€80 per item

The figures are for the job, per item, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Residential furniture disposal and Commercial furniture clearance each carry their own band. Furniture Disposal price guide →

Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.

KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE

Furniture disposals near you, with the badges that matter shown

ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.

Or post the job free and let them come to you.

  1. Look firstVolume — more items means more handling and more checking — that is what the furniture disposal is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
  2. Agree what is being doneType of furniture being disposed of — each level up adds both material and labour — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
  3. The work itselfDistance to the disposal site — a provider already working nearby can quote more keenly — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
  4. Check it togetherComplexity of the job — the trickiest part of the job often takes the longest — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the furniture disposal is still there.
  5. What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, access difficulties — a fiddly job needs more care and more skill than a straightforward one.

General Furniture Removal
This includes the disposal of standard furniture items such as sofas, chairs, and tables.
Specialty Item Disposal
For items like mattresses, pianos, or large appliances, specialised disposal services may be required.
Clearance of Multiple Items
If you have multiple pieces of furniture to dispose of, companies often provide bundled services.
Residential Furniture Disposal
Removing unwanted furniture from homes, including sofas, beds, and tables.
Commercial Furniture Clearance
Clearing out office furniture during relocations or renovations.
Single Item Collection
Collecting and disposing of a single piece of furniture, such as a mattress or a chair.

AFTER

When the job is done

Keep the invoice and the paperworkAn itemised invoice with the trader's name, the work and the total — clearance of Multiple Items — if you have multiple pieces of furniture to dispose of, companies often provide bundled services, because it is what a buyer's solicitor, an insurer or a lender asks for long after the furniture disposal has gone.
Test what was doneSpecialty Item Disposal — for items like mattresses, pianos, or large appliances, specialised disposal services may be required — and something that does not work on the day is theirs to put right there and then.
Ask what the guarantee isOn the workmanship and on the parts, and for how long each one runs — they are usually different. general Furniture Removal — this includes the disposal of standard furniture items such as sofas, chairs, and tables — under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 what was agreed is what can be relied on.
Leave the reviewOnly a booked job can be reviewed on Locufy, which is why the score on a furniture disposal's card means something — old Appliance Disposal — disposing of large appliances like refrigerators or washing machines alongside furniture.

STEP 1Say it in writing, firstSay what is wrong and what you want done. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 the work must be carried out with reasonable skill and care, and defective work put right.
STEP 2Use the make-it-right step on LocufyUnder four stars you are asked whether to send it to the provider first; we follow it through. Then review.
STEP 3Escalate to the body that regulates itReport it to National Waste Collection Permit.
STEP 4Small claimsSmall claims covers €2,000, once you have asked in writing and given them a chance to put it right.

Hiring a furniture disposal: questions people ask

The cost can vary based on the volume and type of furniture being disposed of, as well as the distance to the disposal site. Additional fees may apply for specialty items that require extra handling.

Most furniture disposal jobs can be completed within 1 to 3 hours, depending on the amount of furniture involved and accessibility. Larger clearances may take longer.

Generally, furniture disposal does not require a qualified specialist unless dealing with hazardous materials or electrical appliances. Standard removal services can handle most items safely.

Many disposal companies offer same-day or emergency services, but availability can vary. It's best to check with local providers for their specific offerings.

Yes, many disposal companies allow you to book multiple services, such as furniture disposal combined with general waste removal or garden clearance, often at a discounted rate. Contact a furniture disposal service to discuss your needs and schedule a collection.

Items such as hazardous waste, chemicals, or large construction debris are usually not included in standard furniture disposal services. It's important to confirm with your provider what they can and cannot take.

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Sources — checked October 2026

  1. National Waste Collection Permit Office — facility register
  2. EPA — waste permits and certificates of registration
  3. Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment — waste enforcement
  4. Consumer Rights Act 2022
  5. Revenue — WASTE DISPOSAL (Other services) — Reduced rate
  6. Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
  7. Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only