A piano carries a lot of memories
For a lot of people, the piano is where they learned to play as a child, where a parent or grandparent sat every evening, or the centre of family Christmases for decades. When the time finally comes to part with it — a house move, a downsizing, or clearing a loved one’s home — it can feel surprisingly hard.
First, we’ll always ask: can it be saved?
If your piano still has life in it, being recycled isn’t the only option and we’ll say so. Some instruments can be re-homed, donated or restored. We’d always rather see a piano played on than taken apart, and we’ll give you an honest opinion on which category yours falls into.
If it can’t, it’s recycled — not tipped
Many old pianos, sadly, are past the point of economic repair — cracked frames, worn actions, woodworm or damp damage. When that’s the case, ethical disposal means taking the instrument apart properly so the cast-iron frame, timber, strings and felts can be separated and recycled, with only what genuinely can’t be reused sent for disposal.
Handled with respect, start to finish
Our team is used to the fact that this can be an emotional day. We’re calm, careful and unhurried, we’ll answer any questions about what happens next, and we treat the piano with the respect it earned over the years it spent in your home.
See exactly how we recycle pianos →
