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Garage clearance / Leeds

The 5 best garage clearance companies in Leeds

Leeds garage clearances are dominated by busy local rubbish removal firms. The leader combines a huge review base with a garage service and a full published price list.

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

Leeds garage clearance / at a glance

PosCompanyOur scoreGoogle
1Leeds Junk & Rubbish RemovalLeeds
8.5
4.9 (1,316)
2Clearance and Clean UpCity West Business Park, Leeds
7.7
4.9 (150)
3The Waste TeamLeeds
7.6
5.0 (762)
4Ted's Waste ServicesLeeds
7.1
5.0 (98)
5Orange ClearanceHaigh Park Road, Leeds
7.0
5.0 (63)

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

Leeds Junk & Rubbish Removal

Leeds

Our score 8.5 / 104.9 from 1,316 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 1

By far the most reviewed firm in Leeds, with garage clearance as a listed service, the clearest published prices in the city, a published carrier number and membership of the council's accredited waste carrier scheme.

Licence
Waste carrier CBDU480662; Leeds Accredited Waste Carrier Scheme
Prices
Single items from £45; loads £65 to £450, VAT included
Recycling
Recycles up to 90% where possible (stated)
Services
Garage clearance, fridges, WEEE, mattresses, man and van
Worth knowingTrustpilot is weaker (4.1 from 21), with a few no-show and repricing complaints, and no street address is published.
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Clearance and Clean Up

City West Business Park, Leeds

Our score 7.7 / 104.9 from 150 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 2

A limited company since 2011 with a published waste licence, a hazardous waste licence and CHAS accreditation, whose Leeds reviews include garage clear outs.

Licence
Waste carrier CBDU155253; hazardous waste licence AMP115
Credentials
CHAS
Services
House and trade clearance, man and van, next day slots
Worth knowingGarage clearance is not listed as a service, and it treats most items as waste rather than rehoming them.
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The Waste Team

Leeds

Our score 7.6 / 105.0 from 762 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 3

A CHAS registered limited company trading since 2013 with 5.0 from 762 Google reviews, many from customers who chose it over a skip.

Credentials
CHAS registered; limited company since 2013
Services
Domestic and commercial clearance, single items, garden waste
Worth knowingNo website, carrier number or prices could be found, and insurance is not verified on Checkatrade.

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

Ted's Waste Services

Leeds

Our score 7.1 / 105.0 from 98 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 4

A well reviewed Leeds waste collection firm with a carrier number listed on LoveJunk and public liability cover recorded there.

Licence
Waste carrier CBDU416239 (as listed on LoveJunk)
Reviews
LoveJunk 5.0 from 57
Covers
Leeds, Wakefield and York
Worth knowingLittle is published on its own website, and no prices are shown.

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

Orange Clearance

Haigh Park Road, Leeds

Our score 7.0 / 105.0 from 63 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 5

A Leeds clearance firm with 10 out of 10 from 38 Checkatrade reviews that handles house, garage, warehouse and scrap metal clearances.

Licence
States it is a registered waste carrier
Reviews
Checkatrade 10/10 from 38
Services
House, garage, office and warehouse clearance, scrap metal
Worth knowingNo carrier number published, and insurance is self-certified on Checkatrade.

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

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 waste and charity options in Leeds: Leeds City Council gives each household one free collection of up to five items per financial year, then charges £30 per collection. Emmaus Leeds offers a free 'cherry pick' collection of reusable furniture and a paid full clearance. See the details.

Before you book a garage clearance in Leeds

Leeds Junk & Rubbish Removal publishes prices including VAT: single items from £45 and loads from £65 (about 10 bags) to £450 (about 80 bags).

  • Ask for the firm's waste carrier number and check it on the Environment Agency 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 / Leeds

We started with every business appearing in Google's local results for garage clearance in Leeds, 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 Leeds 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 Leeds / FAQs

How much does a garage clearance cost in Leeds?

Leeds Junk & Rubbish Removal publishes prices including VAT: single items from £45 and loads from £65 (about 10 bags) to £450 (about 80 bags). 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 Leeds.

Can the council take my garage junk?

Leeds City Council gives each household one free collection of up to five items per financial year, then charges £30 per collection. Emmaus Leeds offers a free 'cherry pick' collection of reusable furniture and a paid full clearance. 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 Leeds?

On our research, Leeds Junk & Rubbish Removal ranks first in Leeds, followed by Clearance and Clean Up and The Waste Team. 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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