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Sharjah warns against storing furniture in building corridors, emergency exits
Sharjah Civil Defence stressed that these areas must remain clear and accessible, particularly in an emergency, when residents may need to evacuate quickly
- PUBLISHED: Fri 21 Aug 2026, 7:05 PM UPDATED: Fri 21 Aug 2026, 8:23 PM
Sharjah on Friday, August 21, reminded residents not to use corridors, emergency exits or escape stairwells of their residential buildings to store furniture and other belongings.
In a safety reminder, the Sharjah Civil Defence stressed that these areas must remain clear and accessible, particularly in an emergency, when residents may need to evacuate quickly. Leaving furniture, home appliances, boxes or other personal items in common areas can obstruct escape routes and create safety risks for other residents.
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How to dispose of unwanted furniture in Sharjah
Discarded sofas, tables, washing machines, TVs, cupboards, microwaves, mattresses and other bulky items left near garbage bins are also a common sight in residential areas. Besides creating an eyesore, such items can obstruct the movement of pedestrians and other residents.
But residents in Sharjah have a free option for disposing of unwanted furniture and other bulky items.
Bee’ah, the UAE’s environmental management company, offers its You Call We Haul service, which collects unwanted furniture, appliances and other large items for proper disposal and recycling.
How to request You Call We Haul service
Residents can request the service by calling the You Call We Haul hotline on 800 9294.
Alternatively, they can submit a request online by preparing the items for collection, taking photos and visiting Bee’ah’s You Call We Haul service page (https://beeah.ae/en/you-call-we-haul).
Residents can then fill in the form, upload photos and provide details including the preferred collection date and time. The items should be placed at the agreed pick-up point, usually in front of the building or villa.
Dumping furniture in corridors is illegal in UAE
In the UAE, storing belongings in building corridors can also lead to legal and regulatory issues. In Dubai for example, residential corridors and hallways are considered common areas intended for the use of residents and occupants.
Article 39 (d) of Law No. 6 of 2019 concerning the Ownership of Jointly Owned Real Property in Dubai requires occupants to use common parts only for their intended purposes and in a way that does not prejudice others’ rights to use them, disturb them or endanger their safety or the safety of the jointly owned property.
This means leaving furniture, appliances or other personal belongings in corridors or other shared areas could interfere with residents’ use of these spaces and create safety concerns, particularly by obstructing access and escape routes.
