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Junk clearance / Manchester

The 5 best junk clearance companies in Manchester

Greater Manchester has some of the most reviewed junk removal firms in the country. We gave most weight to firms that back their reviews with published licences and named premises, and left out several listings tied to dissolved companies.

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

Manchester junk clearance / at a glance

PosCompanyOur scoreGoogle
1The Rubbish RemoversDukinfield, Tameside
8.6
4.9 (933)
2WasteXpressNorthern Quarter, Manchester
8.2
5.0 (242)
3Same Day Rubbish RemovalsBredbury, Stockport
7.8
5.0 (1,200)
4Salvage SaversManchester
7.2
4.9 (88)
5RHM Waste RemovalMiddleton, North Manchester
6.8
4.9 (339)

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

The Rubbish Removers

Dukinfield, Tameside

Our score 8.6 / 104.9 from 933 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 1

4.9 from 933 Google reviews, Which? Trusted Trader status (5.0 from 49) and a published carrier number. It covers all of Greater Manchester and much of the North West.

Licence
Upper tier waste carrier CBDU409710, published
Recycling
Claims over 95% recycled or diverted
Credentials
Which? Trusted Trader, Buy With Confidence
Covers
Greater Manchester and the North West
Worth knowingSome Trustpilot and Which? reviewers say the price rose on the day when more was found. Agree what is included first.
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WasteXpress

Northern Quarter, Manchester

Our score 8.2 / 105.0 from 242 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 2

5.0 from 242 Google reviews, a published carrier number, £5 million public liability cover, DBS checked staff and an aim to recycle around 98% of what it collects.

Licence
Waste carrier CBDU495189, published
Insurance
£5 million public liability (stated)
Services
Single items to whole properties, photo quotes
Covers
All ten Greater Manchester boroughs
Worth knowingFew reviews outside Google.
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Same Day Rubbish Removals

Bredbury, Stockport

Our score 7.8 / 105.0 from 1,200 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 3

More than 1,200 five star Google reviews, the biggest junk removal review record in Greater Manchester, from a Stockport firm claiming 25 years in the trade. Customers praise quick, same day collections.

Services
Same day rubbish and junk removal, seven days a week
Covers
Stockport and Greater Manchester
Worth knowingWe could not read its website or confirm its carrier number, so ask for it before booking.
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Salvage Savers

Manchester

Our score 7.2 / 104.9 from 88 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 4

4.9 from 88 Google reviews and a waste carrier number and public liability cover listed on its LoveJunk profile.

Licence
Waste carrier CBDU540022 (as listed on LoveJunk)
Services
Junk and rubbish removal, clearances
Covers
Manchester
Worth knowingLimited information beyond its LoveJunk and Google profiles.

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

RHM Waste Removal

Middleton, North Manchester

Our score 6.8 / 104.9 from 339 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 5

4.9 from 339 Google reviews for quick junk and waste collections, with customers noting crews arriving fast and clearing in minutes.

Services
Waste and junk removal
Covers
Greater Manchester
Worth knowingWe could not read its website or find a carrier number.

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

Council bulky waste collections in Manchester

Manchester City Council gives each household one free collection of up to three large items a year. After that it costs £27 for up to three items or £54 for four to six.

A council collection is often the cheapest way to get rid of one or two large items, but you usually wait days or weeks and must carry everything to the kerb yourself. A junk removal team comes inside, lifts and loads, and can often collect the same day or the next. See the details.

Before you book junk removal in Manchester

None of our Manchester top 5 publish a price list; most quote from photos, priced by volume and weight.

  • Ask for the firm's waste carrier number and check it on the Environment Agency public register. If an unlicensed collector fly-tips your rubbish, you can be fined.
  • Send clear photos of everything and get a written price before the van arrives. Ask whether it is a fixed price or charged by volume on the day.
  • Check for extra charges on fridges, freezers, mattresses, sofas with fire labels, televisions, tyres and paint.
  • Ask whether the team will carry items down stairs and out of lofts or gardens, and whether that costs more.
  • Ask what happens to your items, and whether anything usable is donated or recycled.
  • Ask for a waste transfer note or receipt naming the company and its carrier number.

How we ranked / Manchester

We started with every business appearing in Google's local results for junk removal and rubbish clearance in Manchester, 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 recyclingSorting, donation and stated recycling or landfill diversion
15%Service and transparencyPublished prices, same day or next day slots, single item collections, clear quotes
10%Track recordYears trading, company records and accreditations

Other Manchester 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.

Junk clearance in Manchester / FAQs

How much does junk removal cost in Manchester?

None of our Manchester top 5 publish a price list; most quote from photos, priced by volume and weight. Most firms price by how much of the van you fill, with extra for heavy waste, stairs and items that need special handling. Always compare at least two written quotes.

What will a junk removal team take away?

Most household junk: furniture, sofas, beds, mattresses, white goods, electricals, garden waste, bagged rubbish and light building waste. Fridges, freezers, mattresses and upholstered furniture often carry an extra fee because they need separate recycling. Asbestos, gas bottles, chemicals and clinical waste need a specialist.

Is junk removal cheaper than a skip?

For a few bulky items or a single room, a junk removal team is usually cheaper and quicker, with no permit and no lifting. For a large renovation or mostly heavy rubble, a skip is usually better value. See our skip hire rankings for Manchester.

Can the council collect my junk instead?

Manchester City Council gives each household one free collection of up to three large items a year. After that it costs £27 for up to three items or £54 for four to six.

Who is the best junk clearance company in Manchester?

On our research, The Rubbish Removers ranks first in Manchester, followed by WasteXpress and Same Day Rubbish Removals. The right choice also depends on where you are, how quickly you need the collection and what you need removed.

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