Pushchair or car seat

Also called: pushchair, pram, buggy, stroller, car seat, baby car seat

Depends where you live

National rules. Choose your council to see its answer.

Your council's answer

The answer can differ by council. Choose your council to see its rules for this item.

How to prepare it

  1. Donate pushchairs in good condition
  2. Car seats should not be reused second hand: some retailers run trade-in schemes
  3. Otherwise take to the tip

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National rules

The answer isn't the same in every UK nation. Choose your council to see the one that applies to you.

England and Wales

Paid home collection

Book a bulky waste collection, or take it to a recycling centre.

Book a council bulky waste collection (usually paid), take it to the tip, or donate usable furniture.

Also: Recycling centre, Drop-off point

Scotland

Home collection

Book a bulky waste collection, or take it to a recycling centre.

Book a council bulky uplift, take it to a recycling centre, or donate usable furniture to a reuse charity.

Also: Recycling centre, Drop-off point

Scotland-wide guidance, checked 27 Sep 2026. View the source

Northern Ireland

Paid home collection

Book a bulky waste collection, or take it to a recycling centre.

Book a council bulky collection (usually a small charge per item), take it to a recycling centre, or donate usable furniture.

Also: Recycling centre, Drop-off point

Northern Ireland-wide guidance, checked 27 Sep 2026. View the source

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