Hello everyone,
I have an older KALLAX shelving unit from IKEA at home that no longer fits well, and I want to get rid of it. Since it is a model that has been around for several years, I’m wondering what the best and most environmentally friendly way to dispose of such furniture is. Are there specific recycling centers or acceptance conditions I should be aware of? Or does it make sense to dismantle it? I definitely don’t want to just create waste. I would be very grateful for any tips, experiences, or advice.
I have an older KALLAX shelving unit from IKEA at home that no longer fits well, and I want to get rid of it. Since it is a model that has been around for several years, I’m wondering what the best and most environmentally friendly way to dispose of such furniture is. Are there specific recycling centers or acceptance conditions I should be aware of? Or does it make sense to dismantle it? I definitely don’t want to just create waste. I would be very grateful for any tips, experiences, or advice.
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nonwilpe6929 Jun 2017 18:21Thanks for the helpful answers!
What I still don’t quite understand: How thoroughly should I disassemble the shelf? Is it enough to unscrew the shelves and then break it down into two large parts? Or should I really take every board apart individually?
And: What about the coatings – are there certain materials that are problematic and that I should definitely remove?
What I still don’t quite understand: How thoroughly should I disassemble the shelf? Is it enough to unscrew the shelves and then break it down into two large parts? Or should I really take every board apart individually?
And: What about the coatings – are there certain materials that are problematic and that I should definitely remove?
nonwilpe69 schrieb:
How much should I disassemble the shelf?Ideally, you should disassemble the shelf so that you have large, connected panels that are easy to transport—usually the side panels and shelves separated.
nonwilpe69 schrieb:
What about the coatings – are there certain materials that cause problems?The melamine resin on KALLAX is durable but considered a standard coated chipboard, so it is generally accepted for recycling. It would only cause issues if old adhesives or paints were used, which is usually not the case with IKEA.
Just make sure to remove any plastic corner brackets, metal strips, or reinforcements from the wood.
I would like to refer again to the following:
So, there is no need to break it down into many small pieces, but it makes sense to separate the long boards to reduce weight and volume. Otherwise, recycling centers will not accept the shelf, or you may face difficulties during delivery.
klabe schrieb:
Ideally, you should disassemble the shelf into large, connected sections that are easy to transport.
So, there is no need to break it down into many small pieces, but it makes sense to separate the long boards to reduce weight and volume. Otherwise, recycling centers will not accept the shelf, or you may face difficulties during delivery.
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nonwilpe6930 Jun 2017 10:02Perfect, thanks! I will take it apart this evening and bring it to the local recycling center tomorrow. Thanks for the helpful information and detailed feedback – it was very useful, especially the tips about removing metal and plastic.
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