Want to Get Rid of Old Furniture? Remember That Burning It Is Prohibited

Burning waste is against the law

The waste most often burned in fireplaces includes rubbish generated during the demolition of wooden sheds and furniture boards cut into smaller pieces. Burning this type of waste is often the result of the person breaking the law being unaware. Not everyone realises that this is waste that must not be burned. Wood from demolished sheds and shelters is covered with preservative or paint, while furniture boards contain protective substances that turn into dangerous compounds when burned. The prohibition on burning old furniture and wood from demolitions is primarily due to the fact that harmful substances released with the smoke cause cancer and respiratory diseases.

Burning rubbish in a household fireplace or in the yard can result in a fine of up to PLN 500. In addition, the municipal police or the police may refer the case to court if the burning continues despite the penalties imposed.

Removing old furniture and rubbish is a way to avoid penalties

A penalty may be imposed not only for burning old furniture and other waste, but also for storing it on or near the property. To avoid a fine and court proceedings, you should order a waste container. The fee for delivering the container and collecting the waste is lower than the fine imposed for failing to remove rubbish from the property or for burning it in a fireplace.

Where can you order a waste container? A bulky-waste container can be ordered quickly and efficiently on the https://www.ecoexpress24.pl/ website. The waste container will be delivered to the property and, once filled, collected even if the person who ordered it is absent. This solution makes it easier to remove waste from the property in accordance with the law and protects against receiving a fine.

Furniture can be put into the waste container whole or in pieces—every item of furniture loaded into the bulky-waste container will be collected by ecoexpress24.pl. It is not necessary to remove metal handles or hinges. Importantly, the waste-collection company accepts all types of furniture, whether made of wood and furniture board, plastic or another synthetic material. Throwing old wall units or sofas into containers for rubble and construction waste is prohibited, so in the case of a larger renovation, an additional furniture container should be ordered.