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The best waste companies in Liverpool
Liverpool and Merseyside are served by long established skip firms with their own yards and a smaller pool of clearance firms that combine house, junk and garage work. This page brings our five Liverpool rankings together, so you can find the right firm for each job.
Number 1 in Liverpool / by service
| Service | Number 1 | Our score | Full ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skip hire | Kirkby SkipsKnowsley Industrial Park | Liverpool skip hire top 5 | |
| House clearance | Woolton House ClearanceGarston, South Liverpool | Liverpool house clearance top 5 | |
| Junk clearance | Woolton House ClearanceGarston, South Liverpool | Liverpool junk clearance top 5 | |
| Office clearance | Woolton House ClearanceGarston, South Liverpool | Liverpool office clearance top 5 | |
| Garage clearance | Woolton House ClearanceGarston, South Liverpool | Liverpool garage clearance top 5 |
Scores are out of 10 and use a separate weighting for each service. Checked 3 November 2026.
Best skip hire in Liverpool
Kirkby Skips ranks first for skip hire in Liverpool. A family-owned firm established in 1989 with its own licensed transfer station on Knowsley Industrial Park and a claim that 100% of the waste it receives is diverted from landfill.
| Pos | Company | Our score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirkby SkipsKnowsley Industrial Park | 4.9 (174) | |
| 2 | OB Skips and RecyclingOld Swan and Bootle | 4.9 (318) | |
| 3 | Oldham BrosKirkby | 4.8 (65) |
Also in our top 5: Central Waste and Wavertree Waste.
See the full Liverpool skip hire top 5Best house clearance in Liverpool
Woolton House Clearance ranks first for house clearance in Liverpool. The most reviewed house clearance specialist in Liverpool, 5.0 from 181, trading since 2015 from its own industrial unit in Garston.
| Pos | Company | Our score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woolton House ClearanceGarston, South Liverpool | 5.0 (181) | |
| 2 | Merseyside House ClearanceLiverpool | 5.0 (158) | |
| 3 | Southport House ClearancesSouthport | 5.0 (109) |
Also in our top 5: Complete Clearances (North West) and NCRS House & Property Clearances.
See the full Liverpool house clearance top 5Best junk clearance in Liverpool
Woolton House Clearance ranks first for junk clearance in Liverpool. 5.0 from 181 Google reviews from its own unit in Garston, collecting single items such as beds, mattresses and fridge freezers as well as full clearances.
| Pos | Company | Our score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woolton House ClearanceGarston, South Liverpool | 5.0 (181) | |
| 2 | Junk Removal WirralBirkenhead (serves Liverpool) | 4.9 (207) | |
| 3 | Central WastePenny Lane, South Liverpool | 4.9 (245) |
Also in our top 5: Man with a Van Rubbish Removal Liverpool and Waste Rubbish Removal Ltd.
See the full Liverpool junk clearance top 5Best office clearance in Liverpool
Woolton House Clearance ranks first for office clearance in Liverpool. Carries out contract clearances for Merseyside businesses including solicitors and estate agents, from its own industrial unit, with a published Environment Agency number linked to the public register.
| Pos | Company | Our score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woolton House ClearanceGarston, South Liverpool | 5.0 (181) | |
| 2 | Complete Clearances (North West)Ellesmere Port (serves Liverpool) | 4.9 (110) | |
| 3 | Central WastePenny Lane, South Liverpool | 4.9 (245) |
Also in our top 5: Merseyside Waste & Recycling and Man with a Van Rubbish Removal Liverpool.
See the full Liverpool office clearance top 5Best garage clearance in Liverpool
Woolton House Clearance ranks first for garage clearance in Liverpool. A dedicated garage clearance service from its own industrial unit, with fridge freezer recycling, last minute bookings and a carrier number linked to the Environment Agency register.
| Pos | Company | Our score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woolton House ClearanceGarston, South Liverpool | 5.0 (181) | |
| 2 | Merseyside House ClearanceLiverpool | 5.0 (158) | |
| 3 | Complete Clearances (North West)Ellesmere Port (serves Liverpool) | 4.9 (110) |
Also in our top 5: Junk Removal Wirral and NCRS House & Property Clearances.
See the full Liverpool garage clearance top 5Ranked for more than one service / Liverpool
These Liverpool firms made our top 5 in more than one category. Ranking well across different jobs is a good sign of a consistent, well run business, but always check the full entry for the service you need.
- Woolton House Clearance: 1st for house clearance, 1st for junk clearance, 1st for office clearance, 1st for garage clearance
- Central Waste: 4th for skip hire, 3rd for junk clearance, 3rd for office clearance
- Complete Clearances (North West): 4th for house clearance, 2nd for office clearance, 3rd for garage clearance
- Junk Removal Wirral: 2nd for junk clearance, 4th for garage clearance
- Man with a Van Rubbish Removal Liverpool: 4th for junk clearance, 5th for office clearance
- Merseyside House Clearance: 2nd for house clearance, 2nd for garage clearance
- NCRS House & Property Clearances: 5th for house clearance, 5th for garage clearance
What it costs in Liverpool
Published prices from the firms in our Liverpool rankings, plus the council skip permit fee. Most firms quote individually, so always get at least two written prices that include VAT.
- Skip hire
- OB Skips and Oldham Bros publish prices: OB from £192 for a 4 ton skip including VAT, and Oldham Bros from £180 for a 2 ton skip. More
- House clearance
- Southport House Clearances publishes a price guide: clearances from £150, with full houses typically £300 to £800 depending on volume. More
- Junk clearance
- None of our Liverpool top 5 publish clear prices online. More
- Office clearance
- None of our Liverpool top 5 publish office clearance prices. More
- Garage clearance
- None of our Liverpool top 5 publish prices; all give free quotes. More
- Skip permit
- £44 per skip, valid for up to 7 days.
Council bulky collections in Liverpool
Liverpool City Council collects up to five bulky items, five small electricals and five bags of textiles free of charge. Its terms make clear the service is not for full house clearances. See the details.
Skip permits: Liverpool City Council. Only registered skip operators can apply. A skip placed on the road without a permit can lead to a £200 penalty on top of the £44 fee. Permit details.
Which service do you need?
- Skip hire: renovations, garden overhauls and heavy waste such as rubble and soil, where you load it yourself over several days.
- House clearance: emptying a whole property after a bereavement, a sale or a move, often with reuse and donation of furniture.
- Junk clearance: a few bulky items or a room of rubbish, collected quickly with the team doing the lifting.
- Office clearance: commercial furniture, IT and confidential waste, with the paperwork your business needs.
- Garage clearance: garages, sheds and lock-ups, including tools, bikes and awkward items.
- Only a few items? Check the council option above first, as it is often the cheapest.
Hiring a waste company in Liverpool
Liverpool City Council collects bulky household items free of charge, which is worth using for a few large items. Only registered operators can apply for a skip permit, and a skip on the road without one can lead to a penalty.
Whoever you choose, you have a legal duty of care for your waste. Ask for the firm's waste carrier number and check it on the Environment Agency public register, get a written price, and ask for a receipt or waste transfer note that names the company. If your waste is fly-tipped by an unlicensed collector, you can be fined.
Waste removal in Liverpool / FAQs
How much does waste removal cost in Liverpool?
It depends on the service and the volume. For rubbish collections: None of our Liverpool top 5 publish clear prices online. For skips: OB Skips and Oldham Bros publish prices: OB from £192 for a 4 ton skip including VAT, and Oldham Bros from £180 for a 2 ton skip. See each ranking for more detail.
Can I get rubbish removed for free in Liverpool?
Liverpool City Council collects up to five bulky items, five small electricals and five bags of textiles free of charge. Its terms make clear the service is not for full house clearances. Household waste recycling centres are also free for residents taking their own household waste.
Do I need a permit for a skip in Liverpool?
Only if the skip goes on the road or pavement. £44 per skip, valid for up to 7 days. Only registered skip operators can apply. A skip placed on the road without a permit can lead to a £200 penalty on top of the £44 fee.
How do I check that a waste company is licensed?
Ask for its waste carrier registration number and search for it on the Environment Agency public register. A genuine firm will give you the number straight away and provide a receipt or waste transfer note for your waste.
Who is the best waste company in Liverpool?
It depends on the job. Our number 1s in Liverpool are Kirkby Skips for skip hire, Woolton House Clearance for house clearance, Woolton House Clearance for junk clearance, Woolton House Clearance for office clearance and Woolton House Clearance for garage clearance. Woolton House Clearance appears in more of our Liverpool rankings than any other firm.
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