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The best waste companies in Cardiff
Cardiff's waste firms are licensed by Natural Resources Wales, and many of the best are based just outside the city in the Vale of Glamorgan, Caerphilly and Newport. This page brings our five Cardiff rankings together, so you can see the leading firm for every job at a glance.
Number 1 in Cardiff / by service
| Service | Number 1 | Our score | Full ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skip hire | Jacks Waste SolutionsRumney, East Cardiff | Cardiff skip hire top 5 | |
| House clearance | Sameday House ClearanceCardiff and Bridgend | Cardiff house clearance top 5 | |
| Junk clearance | DumpawasteDinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan | Cardiff junk clearance top 5 | |
| Office clearance | Clear Out Cardiff EnvironmentalPentwyn, Cardiff | Cardiff office clearance top 5 | |
| Garage clearance | Sameday WasteCardiff and Bridgend | Cardiff 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 Cardiff
Jacks Waste Solutions ranks first for skip hire in Cardiff. A family-run Cardiff business with a perfect 5.0 from more than 150 Google reviews.
| Pos | Company | Our score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacks Waste SolutionsRumney, East Cardiff | 5.0 (152) | |
| 2 | VP Skip HireBarry and Cardiff | 4.9 (250) | |
| 3 | GD EnvironmentalNewport (serves Cardiff) | 4.7 (82) |
Also in our top 5: SGM Waste Management and Atlantic Recycling.
See the full Cardiff skip hire top 5Best house clearance in Cardiff
Sameday House Clearance ranks first for house clearance in Cardiff. 4.9 from 139 Google reviews and 10 out of 10 from 102 Checkatrade reviews.
| Pos | Company | Our score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sameday House ClearanceCardiff and Bridgend | 4.9 (139) | |
| 2 | Clear Out Cardiff EnvironmentalPentwyn, Cardiff | 5.0 (121) | |
| 3 | Cardiff House ClearanceCardiff | 4.9 (50) |
Also in our top 5: 2nd Time Around House Clearance and House Clearance Wales.
See the full Cardiff house clearance top 5Best junk clearance in Cardiff
Dumpawaste ranks first for junk clearance in Cardiff. A limited company since 2013 with 4.9 from 278 Google reviews and 10 out of 10 on Checkatrade.
| Pos | Company | Our score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DumpawasteDinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan | 4.9 (278) | |
| 2 | Robs Waste DisposalCaerphilly (serves Cardiff) | 5.0 (257) | |
| 3 | Sameday WasteCardiff and Bridgend | 5.0 (136) |
Also in our top 5: Jacks Waste Solutions and Clear Out Cardiff Environmental.
See the full Cardiff junk clearance top 5Best office clearance in Cardiff
Clear Out Cardiff Environmental ranks first for office clearance in Cardiff. A dedicated office clearance service with IT equipment recycling, hard drive destruction and data wiping with GDPR certificates, a published Natural Resources Wales number and CHAS accreditation.
| Pos | Company | Our score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clear Out Cardiff EnvironmentalPentwyn, Cardiff | 5.0 (121) | |
| 2 | DumpawasteDinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan | 4.9 (278) | |
| 3 | Sameday WasteCardiff and Bridgend | 4.9 (139) |
Also in our top 5: Alpha Waste Removal and Jacks Waste Solutions.
See the full Cardiff office clearance top 5Best garage clearance in Cardiff
Sameday Waste ranks first for garage clearance in Cardiff. Clears garages across Cardiff with waste removed the same day, a published carrier number, waste transfer notes with every receipt and 10 out of 10 from 102 Checkatrade reviews.
| Pos | Company | Our score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sameday WasteCardiff and Bridgend | 5.0 (136) | |
| 2 | DumpawasteDinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan | 4.9 (278) | |
| 3 | Robs Waste DisposalCaerphilly (serves Cardiff) | 5.0 (257) |
Also in our top 5: Clear Out Cardiff Environmental and Jacks Waste Solutions.
See the full Cardiff garage clearance top 5Ranked for more than one service / Cardiff
These Cardiff 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.
- Clear Out Cardiff Environmental: 2nd for house clearance, 5th for junk clearance, 1st for office clearance, 4th for garage clearance
- Jacks Waste Solutions: 1st for skip hire, 4th for junk clearance, 5th for office clearance, 5th for garage clearance
- Sameday Waste: 1st for house clearance, 3rd for junk clearance, 3rd for office clearance, 1st for garage clearance
- Dumpawaste: 1st for junk clearance, 2nd for office clearance, 2nd for garage clearance
- Robs Waste Disposal: 2nd for junk clearance, 3rd for garage clearance
What it costs in Cardiff
Published prices from the firms in our Cardiff rankings, plus the council skip permit fee. Most firms quote individually, so always get at least two written prices that include VAT.
- Skip hire
- SGM Waste Management publishes prices from £155, and Atlantic Recycling from £170 for a midi skip. More
- House clearance
- None of our Cardiff top 5 publish prices; all offer free quotes. More
- Junk clearance
- None of our Cardiff top 5 publish prices; all quote for free, often from photos. More
- Office clearance
- None of our Cardiff top 5 publish office clearance prices; all quote for free. More
- Garage clearance
- None of our Cardiff top 5 publish prices; most quote from photos sent by WhatsApp. More
- Skip permit
- £44 for a 7 day permit or £88 for a 28 day permit, with extra daily charges in pay and display areas.
Council bulky item collections in Cardiff
Cardiff Council charges £15 for one or two items, £30 for three or four and £45 for five or six, plus a £5 booking fee. The service is for residential properties only. See the details.
Skip permits: Cardiff Council. The skip company must be registered with the council as a skip trader and applies online at least one working day ahead. Breaches can lead to fixed penalty notices of up to £300. 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 Cardiff
Cardiff Council only issues skip permits to registered skip traders, and its bulky item collections are priced by the number of items. Few Cardiff firms publish their prices, so photos and written quotes are the best way to compare.
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 Natural Resources Wales 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 Cardiff / FAQs
How much does waste removal cost in Cardiff?
It depends on the service and the volume. For rubbish collections: None of our Cardiff top 5 publish prices; all quote for free, often from photos. For skips: SGM Waste Management publishes prices from £155, and Atlantic Recycling from £170 for a midi skip. See each ranking for more detail.
Can I get rubbish removed for free in Cardiff?
Cardiff Council charges £15 for one or two items, £30 for three or four and £45 for five or six, plus a £5 booking fee. The service is for residential properties only. Household waste recycling centres are also free for residents taking their own household waste.
Do I need a permit for a skip in Cardiff?
Only if the skip goes on the road or pavement. £44 for a 7 day permit or £88 for a 28 day permit, with extra daily charges in pay and display areas. The skip company must be registered with the council as a skip trader and applies online at least one working day ahead. Breaches can lead to fixed penalty notices of up to £300.
How do I check that a waste company is licensed?
Ask for its waste carrier registration number and search for it on the Natural Resources Wales 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 Cardiff?
It depends on the job. Our number 1s in Cardiff are Jacks Waste Solutions for skip hire, Sameday House Clearance for house clearance, Dumpawaste for junk clearance, Clear Out Cardiff Environmental for office clearance and Sameday Waste for garage clearance. Clear Out Cardiff Environmental, Jacks Waste Solutions and Sameday Waste each appear in 4 of our Cardiff rankings, more than any other firms.
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