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The UK's top 5 waste firms. Ranked. City by city.

Skip hire, house clearances, junk removal, office clearances and garage clearances. We rank the firms that turn up, clear it and dispose of it legally.

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Leaderboard / Glasgow house clearance

Full Glasgow house clearance top 5
Pos Company Our score Google
1Jettison ExpressShettleston, East Glasgow
8.3
4.9 (54)
2Joe JunkGlasgow
8.0
5.0 (1,519)
3House Clearance ScotlandServes Glasgow (registered office Leith)
7.3
4.8 (99)
4Dumpit ScotlandClarkston, South Glasgow
7.0
4.9 (284)
5D JunkWest Glasgow
6.7
5.0 (122)

Scored out of 10 on reviews, licensing and insurance, reuse and recycling, service and track record. Checked 3 November 2026.

If a cowboy fly-tips your rubbish, the fine can land on you.

Householders have a legal duty of care for their waste. Always ask for a waste carrier number before you book, and check it on the public register.

Waste companies by city

Every city page brings together our number 1s for skip hire, house, junk, office and garage clearance, with local prices, skip permit rules and free council options.

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Guides and answers

Straight answers to the questions people ask most: what rubbish removal costs, which skip to hire, and how to make sure your waste is handled legally.

Costs and choosing a serviceHow Much Does Rubbish Removal Cost in the UK?Real published UK prices for rubbish removal, skips and single items, plus the extra charges to watch for. Skip hireWhat Size Skip Do I Need for My Project?Skip sizes explained in yards, bin bags and projects, plus how to avoid paying for a skip that is too big or too small. House clearanceHow Much Does a House Clearance Cost?Typical UK house clearance prices by load size, what changes a quote and how to keep the cost down. Costs and choosing a serviceHow Can I Get Rid of Household Rubbish for Free?Free ways to get rid of household rubbish in the UK, from recycling centres to council allowances, charities and take-back. Staying legalHow Do I Check a Company's Waste Carrier Licence?Check a waste carrier on the Environment Agency, SEPA or NRW register in a few minutes, with tips on what to look for. Staying legalCan I Be Fined if a Company I Paid Fly-Tips My Rubbish?Householders can be fined if a carrier they hired fly-tips their rubbish. Here are the penalties and how to stay safe.

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