Retail Partnerships: Sustainable Furniture Recycling & Collections

Because waste shouldn’t cost the Earth.

Partner with Very Clear to responsibly collect and recycle your customers’ old furniture, plus scheduled bulk uplifts direct from your stores and warehouses.

Why partner with Very Clear?

Additional revenue for your business - Untapped revenue stream for lead generation and confirmed recycling jobs.

Frictionless add-on at checkout – we take the old item just before your team delivers the new one.

Nationwide coverage – rapid response, multi-crew capability, two-person teams.

High landfill diversion – prioritising reuse, donation, repair, and material recycling before disposal.

Proof & reporting – digital Waste Transfer Notes, Certificates of Disposal.

Brand-safe – Inhouse crews, clean vehicles.

Compliance built-in – licensed waste carrier, insurance, Duty of Care documentation, GDPR-safe data handling.

Who it’s for

Sofa & furniture retailers, Upholstery, bed & mattress specialists, homeware and furniture multinational chains, D2C e-commerce brands, independent showrooms, and logistics partners managing white-glove deliveries.

How the partnership works

Option A — Customer Take-Back at Delivery

  1. At checkout: customer selects “Recycle my old item”.
  2. Order sync: we receive job details via CSV file, portal, or email.
  3. Two-person crew : 5 Star Trust Pilot verified service
  4. Removal & sorting: items are assessed for reuse, charity donation, repair/refurb, or material recycling.
  5. Documentation: digital proof, item photos, and disposal certificates are logged and shared with you if required.

Great for: seamless CX, higher conversion, fewer delivery day issues, and measurable ESG impact.

Option B — Regular Bulk Collections (Store/Warehouse)

Scheduled routes: daily/weekly/fortnightly pickups, or ad-hoc urgent uplifts.
What we collect:
Mattresses (sprung, memory foam, pocket)
Sofas & soft seating (2/3 seaters, corners, armchairs)
Beds & bedroom furniture (frames, divans, wardrobes, drawers)
Living/Dining (tables, chairs, sideboards, bookcases)
Packaging takeback (cardboard, film wrap, polystyrene alternatives)
Appliances on request (if you sell them) with compliant WEEE handling)

Sustainability & compliance

Licensed waste carrier & insured operations

Duty of Care adhered to; digital records kept

Prioritised hierarchy: Reuse → Repair → Recycle → Recovery → Disposal

Ethical worker standards; safety-first two-person teams

Frequently Asked Questions – Retail Partnerships

What exactly does Very Clear do for retailers?

We collect and responsibly process customers’ old furniture when they buy new from you (take-back at delivery). We also run scheduled bulk uplifts from your stores and warehouses for mattresses, sofas, and mixed furniture—plus packaging recovery, light refurbishment, and reuse pathways.

Do you cover the whole UK?

Yes—nationwide coverage with regional routing for cost-efficient, lower-carbon collections.

Can you handle multi-item removals in one visit?

Absolutely. We plan two-person crews for heavy items and awkward access.

What happens to the items?

We prioritise reuse and donation where condition allows, then material recycling (e.g., timber, metals, textiles, foams), and only dispose of residual fractions when they can’t be recovered.

What are your SLAs?

Typical 48–72-hour lead time for bulk; same-day/next-day available in many areas. (We’ll confirm SLAs in your agreement.)

Do you work with independents as well as national chains?

Absolutely. We support single-store independents through to multi-site retailers and 3PL partners.

How does the customer add take-back?

You Can integrate at checkout via a “Recycle my old item” add-on or direct the customer directly to our website and booking system and we will take care of everything. We can supply wording, icons, and pricing rules for you webiste.

Will you remove items from upstairs or tight access?

Yes—our crews are trained for stairs, narrow hallways, and awkward access, using proper lifting equipment - we remove from any room or any floor.

Do you dismantle furniture on site?

Light dismantling is included when needed for safe removal (e.g., sofa feet, bed frames). Complex works are quoted.

How often can you collect from our sites?

Daily, weekly, fortnightly, or ad-hoc. We’ll design a route plan that matches your volume profile.

Can we mix items in the same collection?

Yes—mattresses, sofas, and mixed furniture can be uplifted together, with weights recorded by stream.

Do you offer out-of-hours or before-store-open pickups?

Yes—early/late windows and keyholder arrangements are available.

Are you a licensed waste carrier?

Yes. We operate under current UK waste regulations and provide Duty of Care documentation.

What’s your approach to sustainability?

We follow the waste hierarchy: Reuse → Repair/Refurbish → Recycle → Recovery → Disposal. We publish transparent diversion rates and continuously improve them with partner feedback.

How fast can we go live?

Light integrations can go live within days. More complex builds usually 1-2 weeks depending on the complexity and testing.

Can you provide staff training materials?

Yes—POS scripts, quick-start guides, and 1-page process maps for store and warehouse teams.

Let’s build a greener take-back programme. That financialy supports your business.

Let’s build a greener take-back programme.

Email: sales@veryclear.com

Tel: 0800 009 6820

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VERY CLEAR LTD

Company Number: 16786930

Email : sales@veryclear.co.uk

Tel : 0800 009 6820

Head Office Address : 

Unit 1 Shalstone Gain Drier , Buckingham

MK18 5DZ, United Kingdom

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