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Garage clearance / Cardiff

The 5 best garage clearance companies in Cardiff

Cardiff's garage clearance market is led by well reviewed local waste firms offering same day collections. None publishes a price list, so compare quotes from photos.

  • Checked 3 November 2026
  • 10 firms shortlisted
  • No paid placements

Cardiff garage clearance / at a glance

PosCompanyOur scoreGoogle
1Sameday WasteCardiff and Bridgend
7.8
5.0 (136)
2DumpawasteDinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan
7.7
4.9 (278)
3Robs Waste DisposalCaerphilly (serves Cardiff)
7.5
5.0 (257)
4Clear Out Cardiff EnvironmentalPentwyn, Cardiff
7.1
5.0 (121)
5Jacks Waste SolutionsRumney, East Cardiff
7.0
5.0 (152)

Our score is out of 10. Google ratings and review counts as at 3 November 2026.

Sameday Waste

Cardiff and Bridgend

Our score 7.8 / 105.0 from 136 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 1

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.

Licence
Waste carrier CBDU017682, published
Services
Garage, property and shop clearance; same day removal; data wiping for e-waste
Reviews
Checkatrade 10/10 from 102
Worth knowingTrades under several brand names, and its company records are newer than its marketing suggests.
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Dumpawaste

Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan

Our score 7.7 / 104.9 from 278 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 2

The most reviewed clearance firm in the Cardiff area, a limited company since 2013, with garage and loft clearances, same day service and its public liability policy number published.

Insurance
Public liability policy number published
Services
Garage, loft, garden and end of tenancy clearance; same day
Reviews
Checkatrade 10/10; LoveJunk 5.0 from 37
Worth knowingTwo different carrier numbers appear on review platforms, so ask which is current.
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Robs Waste Disposal

Caerphilly (serves Cardiff)

Our score 7.5 / 105.0 from 257 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 3

A very well reviewed waste firm with 9.98 out of 10 from 134 Checkatrade reviews; recent reviews include full garage and driveway clearances.

Services
Emergency rubbish removal, clearances, scrap metal, shed demolition
Reviews
Checkatrade 9.98/10 from 134
Worth knowingA sole trader with no address or carrier number published.

Website not listed. Search the company name to find contact details.

Clear Out Cardiff Environmental

Pentwyn, Cardiff

Our score 7.1 / 105.0 from 121 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 4

A Cardiff firm with a Natural Resources Wales carrier number and CHAS accreditation that clears houses, gardens and sheds.

Licence
Natural Resources Wales CBDU7527 (own site)
Credentials
CHAS
Services
House, garden and shed clearance, tenancy cleans
Worth knowingGarage clearance is not described in detail, and no prices are published.
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Jacks Waste Solutions

Rumney, East Cardiff

Our score 7.0 / 105.0 from 152 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 5

A well reviewed Cardiff waste firm with rubbish removal, skips and same day collections.

Services
Rubbish removal, furniture, house clearance, skip hire, same day
Worth knowingNo carrier number or insurance details published.
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The awkward stuff in your garage

Garages collect items that most clearance crews cannot legally take: asbestos sheeting, gas bottles, fuel, oil, solvents, pesticides and full tins of paint. Car batteries and tyres are often accepted for an extra fee. Ask each firm for its list before it arrives, so nothing is left behind on the day.

Hazardous household items can usually go to a council household waste recycling centre, many of which take car batteries, engine oil and gas bottles free from residents. For asbestos, use a licensed specialist. 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.

Before you book a garage clearance in Cardiff

None of our Cardiff top 5 publish prices; most quote from photos sent by WhatsApp.

  • Ask for the firm's waste carrier number and check it on the Natural Resources Wales public register. If an unlicensed collector fly-tips your waste, you can be fined.
  • Send photos of the whole garage, including the back and any lofts or shelving, and get a written price before the van arrives.
  • Ask what it will not take, such as paint, oil, gas bottles, tyres, batteries or asbestos, and what any extras cost.
  • Take out anything you want to keep, sell or give away first, including tools and bikes that local charities or schemes may want.
  • Check access: can the van reach the garage door, and is anything blocking it?
  • Ask for a waste transfer note or receipt naming the company and its carrier number.

How we ranked / Cardiff

We started with every business appearing in Google's local results for garage clearance in Cardiff, then checked each one's website, Companies House record, published licence numbers and review platforms such as Trustpilot, Checkatrade, Which? Trusted Traders and TrustATrader. We removed booking apps and brokers that pass your job to another firm, companies that are dissolved and listings we could not tie to a real business. We may also leave out any company at our editorial discretion.

Each remaining firm was scored out of 10 using the same weighting in every city:

35%Customer reviewsRating and volume on Google, plus Trustpilot, Checkatrade, Which? and TrustATrader where available
25%Licensing and insurancePublished waste carrier number, insurance cover and real premises
15%Reuse and recyclingDonation of tools, bikes and furniture, scrap metal recycling and stated landfill diversion
15%Service and transparencyGarage clearance service, clear rules on awkward items, published prices, same or next day slots
10%Track recordYears trading, company records and accreditations

Other Cardiff firms we assessed

Recycling and reuse figures are the companies' own claims. Licence numbers are as published by each company or listed on review platforms; we have not checked every one against the regulator's register. Think we have missed a firm or got something wrong? Tell us through our contact form.

Garage clearance in Cardiff / FAQs

How much does a garage clearance cost in Cardiff?

None of our Cardiff top 5 publish prices; most quote from photos sent by WhatsApp. A typical single garage takes between a quarter and a full van load. Heavy items such as rubble, metal and old appliances, and awkward items such as tyres, can add to the price. Always compare at least two written quotes.

What can a garage clearance team not take?

Most crews cannot take asbestos, gas bottles, fuel, oil, solvents, chemicals or full tins of paint, because these need a licence to carry or a specialist disposal route. Tyres, car batteries and fridges are often taken for an extra charge. Ask each firm for its list before booking.

Is a garage clearance cheaper than a skip?

For a single garage, a clearance crew is often similar in price or cheaper once you count the labour, any permit and the items a skip cannot take. For a garage being knocked down, or mostly rubble, a skip is usually better value. See our skip hire rankings for Cardiff.

Can the council take my garage junk?

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. Most council recycling centres also accept car batteries, engine oil and small amounts of DIY waste from residents.

Who is the best garage clearance company in Cardiff?

On our research, Sameday Waste ranks first in Cardiff, followed by Dumpawaste and Robs Waste Disposal. The right choice also depends on where you are, how quickly you need the job done and what is in your garage.

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