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There is a chap locally advertises he will come round and put together flat pack furniture I think he charges £35 an hour which doesn't sound too bad and he takes away the packaging too.
I always buy second hand furniture or things we up cycle so that's already made anyway.
Take care when anyone clears rubbish/packaging for you Julie. If it's found dumped in a country lane somewhere and it can be traced back to you, you're the one held responsible.