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Waste and clearance guides
Straight answers to the questions people ask most about getting rid of rubbish: what it costs, which service to book, and how to make sure your waste is handled legally.
Costs and choosing a service
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.
Is a Man and Van Rubbish Removal Cheaper Than a Skip?
Compare man and van with skip hire on price, permits, loading and rules so you can pick the better value option.
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.
How Do I Book a Council Bulky Waste Collection?
How to book a council bulky waste collection, with 2026 charges for major UK cities and what is accepted.
Can I Get Same Day Rubbish Removal?
Same day rubbish removal is often possible with a man and van, but not with councils or skips on the road. Here is how to book safely.
Skip hire
What 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.
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.
What Can and Cannot Go in a Skip?
A plain list of what you can load in a skip, what is banned or charged extra, and where the banned items should go instead.
House clearance
How 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.
How Long Does a House Clearance Take?
What decides how long a house clearance takes, and how to plan from quote to collection.
Will a House Clearance Company Pay for Items of Value?
Some firms offset valuable items against the price, but you must agree it in writing and check who owns what.
How Do You Clear a Hoarder's House Safely and Sensitively?
A gentle, safety first guide to clearing a hoarded home, with support options and what to ask a clearance firm.
Bulky and awkward items
How Do I Get Rid of an Old Mattress?
Free, cheap and paid ways to dispose of an old mattress in the UK, with real costs and the mistakes to avoid.
How Do I Dispose of an Old Fridge or Freezer?
Free and low cost ways to dispose of an old fridge or freezer legally, with real council and clearance prices.
Office and garage clearance
How Much Does an Office Clearance Cost?
What drives office clearance prices, real published examples and how to get a fixed written quote.
What Happens to Our Computers and Data During an Office Clearance?
How to dispose of office computers safely, protect personal data and stay within UK GDPR and waste rules.
How Much Does a Garage Clearance Cost?
Example garage clearance prices from our city rankings, what affects the quote and items firms will not take.
Staying legal
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.
What Is a Waste Transfer Note, and Do I Need One?
What a waste transfer note is, who needs one and how long to keep it across England, Scotland and Wales.
Can 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.