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The best waste companies in Bristol
Bristol has strict skip permit rules and residents' parking zones across much of the city, so a wait and load collection is often easier than a skip. This page brings our five Bristol rankings together, so you can compare the best firms for every type of job.
Number 1 in Bristol / by service
| Service | Number 1 | Our score | Full ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skip hire | Bateman SkipsKeynsham | Bristol skip hire top 5 | |
| House clearance | Bristol ClearNorth East Bristol | Bristol house clearance top 5 | |
| Junk clearance | Absolute Waste ClearanceCoalpit Heath, South Gloucestershire | Bristol junk clearance top 5 | |
| Office clearance | We Move All SouthwestEastville, East Bristol | Bristol office clearance top 5 | |
| Garage clearance | Junk MonstersDownend, North East Bristol | Bristol garage clearance top 5 |
Scores are out of 10 and use a separate weighting for each service. Checked 3 November 2026.
Best skip hire in Bristol
Bateman Skips ranks first for skip hire in Bristol. Bristol's best-equipped skip firm, with its own 2.5 acre waste transfer station in Keynsham, sizes from 2 to 20 yard plus roll on roll off, and a 95% recycling claim.
| Pos | Company | Our score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bateman SkipsKeynsham | 3.7 (357) | |
| 2 | Earthworks UKBristol and South Gloucestershire | 4.7 (110) | |
| 3 | GD EnvironmentalNewport, South Wales (serves Bristol) | 4.7 (82) |
Also in our top 5: ETM Recycling and McCarthy Marland.
See the full Bristol skip hire top 5Best house clearance in Bristol
Bristol Clear ranks first for house clearance in Bristol. Strong across platforms, with 4.9 from 126 Trustpilot reviews, 10 out of 10 on Checkatrade and 5.0 on Google.
| Pos | Company | Our score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bristol ClearNorth East Bristol | 5.0 (53) | |
| 2 | St Peter's Hospice House ClearanceBristol (charity) | 4.9 (30) | |
| 3 | The Two GeorgesEast Bristol | 5.0 (75) |
Also in our top 5: Junk Monsters and We Move All Southwest.
See the full Bristol house clearance top 5Best junk clearance in Bristol
Absolute Waste Clearance ranks first for junk clearance in Bristol. The most reviewed junk removal firm in Bristol at 5.0 from 357, licensed by the Environment Agency, offering load and clear collections as a cheaper alternative to a skip, plus wait and load and strip outs.
| Pos | Company | Our score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Absolute Waste ClearanceCoalpit Heath, South Gloucestershire | 5.0 (357) | |
| 2 | We Move All SouthwestEast Bristol | 4.9 (341) | |
| 3 | Junk MonstersNorth East Bristol | 4.9 (55) |
Also in our top 5: Honeys Rubbish Clearance and Bristol Express Rubbish Clearance.
See the full Bristol junk clearance top 5Best office clearance in Bristol
We Move All Southwest ranks first for office clearance in Bristol. The most reviewed clearance firm in Bristol, with a dedicated commercial clearance service that names office furniture, a published carrier number and starting prices online.
| Pos | Company | Our score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | We Move All SouthwestEastville, East Bristol | 4.9 (341) | |
| 2 | Bristol ClearNorth East Bristol | 5.0 (53) | |
| 3 | Junk MonstersDownend, North East Bristol | 4.9 (55) |
Also in our top 5: B's Waste Removal and Toms Rubbish Clearance.
See the full Bristol office clearance top 5Best garage clearance in Bristol
Junk Monsters ranks first for garage clearance in Bristol. A Which? Trusted Trader and limited company since 2014 that clears garages and lofts, publishes its carrier number and a full load price list, and offers same or next day slots.
| Pos | Company | Our score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junk MonstersDownend, North East Bristol | 4.9 (55) | |
| 2 | The Two GeorgesEast Bristol | 5.0 (75) | |
| 3 | Bristol ClearNorth East Bristol | 5.0 (53) |
Also in our top 5: Absolute Waste Clearance and We Move All Southwest.
See the full Bristol garage clearance top 5Ranked for more than one service / Bristol
These Bristol firms made our top 5 in more than one category. Ranking well across different jobs is a good sign of a consistent, well run business, but always check the full entry for the service you need.
- Junk Monsters: 4th for house clearance, 3rd for junk clearance, 3rd for office clearance, 1st for garage clearance
- We Move All Southwest: 5th for house clearance, 2nd for junk clearance, 1st for office clearance, 5th for garage clearance
- Bristol Clear: 1st for house clearance, 2nd for office clearance, 3rd for garage clearance
- Absolute Waste Clearance: 1st for junk clearance, 4th for garage clearance
- The Two Georges: 3rd for house clearance, 2nd for garage clearance
What it costs in Bristol
Published prices from the firms in our Bristol rankings, plus the council skip permit fee. Most firms quote individually, so always get at least two written prices that include VAT.
- Skip hire
- None of our Bristol top 5 publish a full price list online. Bateman offers an instant online quote. More
- House clearance
- None of our Bristol top 5 publish prices. St Peter's Hospice quotes after a free visit. More
- Junk clearance
- None of our Bristol top 5 publish a price list; most quote from photos. More
- Office clearance
- We Move All Southwest publishes clearances from £40 plus VAT, and B's Waste Removal has a £60 minimum. Others quote individually. More
- Garage clearance
- Junk Monsters publishes loads from £59 (minimum) to £399 for a full load. The Two Georges starts from £50. More
- Skip permit
- £90 per calendar month. A retrospective permit costs £144 per month.
Council bulky collections and charity options in Bristol
Bristol City Council charges £27 for up to three non-soft items and £52 for four to six, with separate charges for soft furnishings. Emmaus Bristol and St Peter's Hospice both offer free furniture collections. See the details.
Skip permits: Bristol City Council. Only the skip owner can apply, online, at least 5 working days before the skip arrives. A parking dispensation is also needed in the city centre and in residents' parking zones. A skip on the road without a permit risks a fine of up to £1,000. Permit details.
Which service do you need?
- Skip hire: renovations, garden overhauls and heavy waste such as rubble and soil, where you load it yourself over several days.
- House clearance: emptying a whole property after a bereavement, a sale or a move, often with reuse and donation of furniture.
- Junk clearance: a few bulky items or a room of rubbish, collected quickly with the team doing the lifting.
- Office clearance: commercial furniture, IT and confidential waste, with the paperwork your business needs.
- Garage clearance: garages, sheds and lock-ups, including tools, bikes and awkward items.
- Only a few items? Check the council option above first, as it is often the cheapest.
Hiring a waste company in Bristol
Bristol is a smaller market than the big northern cities, and some of our ranked firms are small local teams with fewer published credentials. That makes it even more important to ask for a waste carrier number and a written price before you book.
Whoever you choose, you have a legal duty of care for your waste. Ask for the firm's waste carrier number and check it on the Environment Agency public register, get a written price, and ask for a receipt or waste transfer note that names the company. If your waste is fly-tipped by an unlicensed collector, you can be fined.
Waste removal in Bristol / FAQs
How much does waste removal cost in Bristol?
It depends on the service and the volume. For rubbish collections: None of our Bristol top 5 publish a price list; most quote from photos. For skips: None of our Bristol top 5 publish a full price list online. Bateman offers an instant online quote. See each ranking for more detail.
Can I get rubbish removed for free in Bristol?
Bristol City Council charges £27 for up to three non-soft items and £52 for four to six, with separate charges for soft furnishings. Emmaus Bristol and St Peter's Hospice both offer free furniture collections. Household waste recycling centres are also free for residents taking their own household waste.
Do I need a permit for a skip in Bristol?
Only if the skip goes on the road or pavement. £90 per calendar month. A retrospective permit costs £144 per month. Only the skip owner can apply, online, at least 5 working days before the skip arrives. A parking dispensation is also needed in the city centre and in residents' parking zones. A skip on the road without a permit risks a fine of up to £1,000.
How do I check that a waste company is licensed?
Ask for its waste carrier registration number and search for it on the Environment Agency public register. A genuine firm will give you the number straight away and provide a receipt or waste transfer note for your waste.
Who is the best waste company in Bristol?
It depends on the job. Our number 1s in Bristol are Bateman Skips for skip hire, Bristol Clear for house clearance, Absolute Waste Clearance for junk clearance, We Move All Southwest for office clearance and Junk Monsters for garage clearance. Junk Monsters and We Move All Southwest each appear in 4 of our Bristol rankings, more than any other firms.
Useful guides for Bristol
How 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.
How 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.
Do I Need a Permit to Put a Skip on the Road?
Yes, a skip on a public road needs council permission. Here is who applies, what it costs in major cities and what happens if it is missed.
How 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.