How much does rubbish removal cost?

It goes by how much of the van you fill, and some items, like fridges and mattresses, cost extra. Call us with what needs clearing and we’ll give you a price.

Is a man and van cheaper than a skip?

For one load that’s ready now, often yes, once you count the permit a skip on the road would need. For waste that builds up over days, a skip is usually cheaper per load.

Do they carry everything out?

Yes. The team loads everything, including from upstairs or the back garden. Tell us about stairs or long carries when you book.

Can I get rubbish removed today?

Often, depending on where you are and how busy local teams are. Call early in the day for the best chance.

Is the council’s bulky waste collection cheaper?

For one or two items, usually. But councils limit how many items they take and you may wait a week or more. A man and van comes sooner and takes everything.

Do I need to be there?

Not always, if the rubbish is somewhere the team can reach and you’ve agreed what’s going. Most people are there to point things out.

Rubbish removal near you

A man and van loads your rubbish and takes it away, often the same or next day. You pay by how much of the van you fill.

Call for a price and to book.

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Rubbish removal

They load it
No permit needed

Loaded for youYou point, they carry
One visitLoaded and taken away
LicensedRegistered waste carriers
LocalCompanies near you collect

Choose your load

Guide prices, cheapest UK areas, ex VAT

Single items
Single items
A sofa, a mattress, a fridge
Call for a price
Call to book
Quarter van
Quarter van
About 15 bin bags
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Half van
Half van
About 30 bin bags
Call for a price
Call to book
Full van
Full van
About 60 bin bags
Call for a price
Call to book

How rubbish removal works

A two-person team arrives with a van, carries your rubbish out, loads it and takes it to a licensed waste site. You don’t lift anything, and nothing is left on the road, so there’s no permit and no skip sitting outside.

You pay for the space you use in the van, from a single item to a full load. The team confirms the price when they see what’s there, so describe it as fully as you can when you call.

It suits rubbish that’s ready to go now: a garage or loft clear-out, old furniture, garden waste in bags, or the leftovers after a move. For waste that builds up over days, a skip is usually cheaper.

How much is a man and van?

It’s priced by how much of the van you fill. Call for a price.

Load	Roughly
Single items	A sofa, a mattress, a fridge
Quarter van	About 15 bin bags
Half van	About 30 bin bags
Full van	About 60 bin bags

Fridges, mattresses and sofas often carry an extra charge.

What a man and van will take

Yes

Furniture and household items
Bagged rubbish and boxes
Garden waste and green waste
Old carpets and flooring
Small amounts of building waste
Fridges and mattresses, at a charge

Asbestos
Paint, oil and chemicals
Gas bottles
Clinical waste
Large amounts of soil or rubble

Common rubbish removal jobs

House clearanceClearing a whole house after a bereavement, before a sale or between tenants.
Garage and loft clear-outsYears of storage gone in an hour or two, without a skip on the drive.
Garden wasteBagged cuttings, branches and old garden furniture.
Furniture removalSofas, beds, wardrobes and white goods, carried out for you.
End of tenancyClearing what tenants leave behind, fast, so the property can be relet.
Office and shop clear-outsOld desks, chairs and stock, with a waste transfer note for your records.

Man and van or a skip?

	Man and van	Skip
Who loads it	They do	You do
When	Same day or next day, often	Delivered, then filled over days
Permit	Never	Only if on the road
Best for	Rubbish that’s ready to go	Ongoing building or renovation waste
Cost	More per load, no labour for you	Less per load, you do the work

Use a licensed carrier

By law, you’re responsible for your waste even after it’s collected. If someone takes it cheaply and fly-tips it, and it’s traced back to you, you can be fined.

Every team we book is a registered waste carrier. Ask for the waste transfer note, which records what was taken and where it went.

Rubbish removal questions

How much does rubbish removal cost?: It goes by how much of the van you fill, and some items, like fridges and mattresses, cost extra. Call us with what needs clearing and we’ll give you a price.
Is a man and van cheaper than a skip?: For one load that’s ready now, often yes, once you count the permit a skip on the road would need. For waste that builds up over days, a skip is usually cheaper per load.
Do they carry everything out?: Yes. The team loads everything, including from upstairs or the back garden. Tell us about stairs or long carries when you book.
Can I get rubbish removed today?: Often, depending on where you are and how busy local teams are. Call early in the day for the best chance.
Is the council’s bulky waste collection cheaper?: For one or two items, usually. But councils limit how many items they take and you may wait a week or more. A man and van comes sooner and takes everything.
Do I need to be there?: Not always, if the rubbish is somewhere the team can reach and you’ve agreed what’s going. Most people are there to point things out.

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