A junk removal team loading old furniture and bags into a van on a street in Sheffield

Junk clearance / Sheffield

The 5 best junk clearance companies in Sheffield

Sheffield's junk removal market is dominated by one well-credentialled firm, followed by small, highly rated local operators who publish little. Check carrier numbers before booking any of them.

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

Sheffield junk clearance / at a glance

PosCompanyOur scoreGoogle
1Clearance and Clean UpDeepcar, Sheffield
8.0
4.7 (853)
2Wrights Waste SolutionsAughton, Rotherham (serves Sheffield)
7.3
5.0 (199)
3HAB Man & Van ServicesSheffield
7.2
5.0 (358)
4Masters Waste RemovalSheffield
6.8
5.0 (89)
5MG Licensed Waste RemovalSheffield
6.6
5.0 (121)

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

Clearance and Clean Up

Deepcar, Sheffield

Our score 8.0 / 104.7 from 853 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 1

The most reviewed and best credentialled junk removal firm in Sheffield, with a published carrier number, a hazardous waste licence, CHAS approval, online booking and a volume price guide.

Licence
Waste carrier CBDU155253; hazardous waste licence AMP115
Services
Junk removal, clearances, biohazard clean-up, online booking
Covers
South and West Yorkshire
Worth knowingTreats items as waste rather than rehoming them.
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Wrights Waste Solutions

Aughton, Rotherham (serves Sheffield)

Our score 7.3 / 105.0 from 199 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 2

A family-run waste removal firm with 5.0 from 199 Google reviews and 5.0 on Facebook, stating it is fully licensed and insured.

Licence
States it is fully licensed and insured
Services
Waste and rubbish removal, garden waste, skip alternative
Covers
Sheffield, Rotherham, Chesterfield and Worksop
Worth knowingCarrier number not published.
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HAB Man & Van Services

Sheffield

Our score 7.2 / 105.0 from 358 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 3

5.0 from 358 Google reviews and 399 on Yell, a registered waste carrier offering junk and scrap collections, garden clearances and house moves across South Yorkshire.

Licence
States it is an Environment Agency registered waste carrier
Services
Junk removal, free scrap collections, garden and house clearances, moves
Covers
South Yorkshire
Worth knowingA younger business (3+ years) and carrier number not published.
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Masters Waste Removal

Sheffield

Our score 6.8 / 105.0 from 89 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 4

5.0 from 89 Google reviews and more than 20 years on Google, praised for punctual crews and fair prices.

Services
Waste and junk removal
Covers
Sheffield
Worth knowingWe could verify little beyond its Google reviews.

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

MG Licensed Waste Removal

Sheffield

Our score 6.6 / 105.0 from 121 Google reviews

Why it ranks number 5

5.0 from 121 Google reviews for safe, efficient removal of unwanted items.

Services
Domestic and garden waste removal
Covers
Sheffield
Worth knowingWe could not confirm its website or carrier number.

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

Council bulky waste collections in Sheffield

Sheffield City Council charges £40.25 for one to three items, £55.01 for four to six, £75.59 for seven to nine and £95.48 for ten to twelve.

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 Sheffield

Clearance and Clean Up publishes a volume-based price guide online. Others quote for free.

  • 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 / Sheffield

We started with every business appearing in Google's local results for junk removal and rubbish clearance in Sheffield, 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 Sheffield 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? Email hello@bestwastecompanies.co.uk.

Junk clearance in Sheffield / FAQs

How much does junk removal cost in Sheffield?

Clearance and Clean Up publishes a volume-based price guide online. Others quote for free. 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 Sheffield.

Can the council collect my junk instead?

Sheffield City Council charges £40.25 for one to three items, £55.01 for four to six, £75.59 for seven to nine and £95.48 for ten to twelve.

Who is the best junk clearance company in Sheffield?

On our research, Clearance and Clean Up ranks first in Sheffield, followed by Wrights Waste Solutions and HAB Man & Van Services. The right choice also depends on where you are, how quickly you need the collection and what you need removed.

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