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The best waste companies in Newcastle
Newcastle's best waste firms are spread along both banks of the Tyne, in Blaydon, Gateshead, Wallsend and Ryton, and many cover the whole of Tyneside. This page brings our five Newcastle rankings together, so you can compare the leading firms for every type of job.
Number 1 in Newcastle / by service
| Service | Number 1 | Our score | Full ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skip hire | Bells Waste DisposalBlaydon-on-Tyne | Newcastle skip hire top 5 | |
| House clearance | Kennedy's House ClearanceNewcastle Great Park | Newcastle house clearance top 5 | |
| Junk clearance | Bells Waste DisposalBlaydon-on-Tyne | Newcastle junk clearance top 5 | |
| Office clearance | Angel House Clearance ServicesCollingwood Street, Newcastle city centre | Newcastle office clearance top 5 | |
| Garage clearance | Kennedy's House ClearanceNewcastle Great Park | Newcastle 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 Newcastle
Bells Waste Disposal ranks first for skip hire in Newcastle. Runs its own waste transfer station in Blaydon, where customers can also tip waste, publishes its Environment Agency permit number, and has the strongest review record on Tyneside at 4.7 from 267 reviews.
| Pos | Company | Our score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bells Waste DisposalBlaydon-on-Tyne | 4.7 (267) | |
| 2 | Uneeda Skip HireWashington, Tyne and Wear | 4.9 (208) | |
| 3 | JMC Skip HireEast Newcastle | 5.0 (76) |
Also in our top 5: Parks Skips and NE WasteAway.
See the full Newcastle skip hire top 5Best house clearance in Newcastle
Kennedy's House Clearance ranks first for house clearance in Newcastle. Kennedy's of Gosforth Ltd has 5.0 from 115 Google reviews and 165 across platforms.
| Pos | Company | Our score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kennedy's House ClearanceNewcastle Great Park | 5.0 (115) | |
| 2 | Angel House Clearance ServicesNewcastle city centre | 5.0 (53) | |
| 3 | Joe JunkRyton (serves Newcastle) | 5.0 (603) |
Also in our top 5: 24/7 WMAC House Clearances and Keke Waste Disposal.
See the full Newcastle house clearance top 5Best junk clearance in Newcastle
Bells Waste Disposal ranks first for junk clearance in Newcastle. The only junk removal firm on Tyneside with its own permitted waste transfer station, where it sorts collections and claims to recycle up to 80%.
| Pos | Company | Our score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bells Waste DisposalBlaydon-on-Tyne | 4.7 (267) | |
| 2 | Joe JunkRyton (serves Newcastle) | 5.0 (603) | |
| 3 | JMC Waste DisposalEast Newcastle | 5.0 (76) |
Also in our top 5: Rapid Rubbish Removals and NE WasteAway.
See the full Newcastle junk clearance top 5Best office clearance in Newcastle
Angel House Clearance Services ranks first for office clearance in Newcastle. Runs dedicated office, warehouse and factory clearance services with out of hours work, a published Environment Agency number and a 90% landfill diversion claim.
| Pos | Company | Our score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angel House Clearance ServicesCollingwood Street, Newcastle city centre | 5.0 (53) | |
| 2 | Joe JunkRyton depot (serves Newcastle) | 5.0 (603) | |
| 3 | 24/7 WMAC House ClearancesNewcastle | 4.9 (116) |
Also in our top 5: Kennedy's House Clearance and Rapid Rubbish Removals.
See the full Newcastle office clearance top 5Best garage clearance in Newcastle
Kennedy's House Clearance ranks first for garage clearance in Newcastle. A limited company that clears garages, lofts, sheds and outbuildings, with clearances from £60, photo estimates, payment on completion, public liability cover and donations to charities.
| Pos | Company | Our score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kennedy's House ClearanceNewcastle Great Park | 5.0 (115) | |
| 2 | Angel House Clearance ServicesCollingwood Street, Newcastle city centre | 5.0 (53) | |
| 3 | Joe JunkRyton depot (serves Newcastle) | 5.0 (603) |
Also in our top 5: Bells Waste Disposal and 24/7 WMAC House Clearances.
See the full Newcastle garage clearance top 5Ranked for more than one service / Newcastle
These Newcastle 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.
- Joe Junk: 3rd for house clearance, 2nd for junk clearance, 2nd for office clearance, 3rd for garage clearance
- 24/7 WMAC House Clearances: 4th for house clearance, 3rd for office clearance, 5th for garage clearance
- Angel House Clearance Services: 2nd for house clearance, 1st for office clearance, 2nd for garage clearance
- Bells Waste Disposal: 1st for skip hire, 1st for junk clearance, 4th for garage clearance
- Kennedy's House Clearance: 1st for house clearance, 4th for office clearance, 1st for garage clearance
- NE WasteAway: 5th for skip hire, 5th for junk clearance
- Rapid Rubbish Removals: 4th for junk clearance, 5th for office clearance
What it costs in Newcastle
Published prices from the firms in our Newcastle rankings, plus the council skip permit fee. Most firms quote individually, so always get at least two written prices that include VAT.
- Skip hire
- Uneeda Skip Hire publishes prices from £140 including VAT for seven days. More
- House clearance
- Kennedy's House Clearance publishes clearances from £60, and offsets valuable items against the cost. More
- Junk clearance
- None of our Newcastle top 5 publish a price list. More
- Office clearance
- None of our Newcastle top 5 publish office clearance prices. More
- Garage clearance
- Kennedy's House Clearance starts clearances from £60 with photo estimates. Others quote individually. More
- Skip permit
- £40 per permit, covering up to 28 days.
Council bulky waste collections in Newcastle
Newcastle City Council charges £10 per large item, £20 for up to eight small items, £40 for a heavy item and £70 for a special large item, booked online. See the details.
Skip permits: Newcastle City Council. Your skip company usually applies. Allow around 10 weekdays for processing. No permit is needed on private property. 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 Newcastle
Newcastle City Council charges per item for bulky collections, and skip permits cover up to 28 days. Several local house clearance firms also run dedicated office and garage services, which is why some names appear in more than one of our rankings.
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 Newcastle / FAQs
How much does waste removal cost in Newcastle?
It depends on the service and the volume. For rubbish collections: None of our Newcastle top 5 publish a price list. For skips: Uneeda Skip Hire publishes prices from £140 including VAT for seven days. See each ranking for more detail.
Can I get rubbish removed for free in Newcastle?
Newcastle City Council charges £10 per large item, £20 for up to eight small items, £40 for a heavy item and £70 for a special large item, booked online. Household waste recycling centres are also free for residents taking their own household waste.
Do I need a permit for a skip in Newcastle?
Only if the skip goes on the road or pavement. £40 per permit, covering up to 28 days. Your skip company usually applies. Allow around 10 weekdays for processing. No permit is needed on private property.
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 Newcastle?
It depends on the job. Our number 1s in Newcastle are Bells Waste Disposal for skip hire, Kennedy's House Clearance for house clearance, Bells Waste Disposal for junk clearance, Angel House Clearance Services for office clearance and Kennedy's House Clearance for garage clearance. Joe Junk appears in more of our Newcastle rankings than any other firm.
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How Do I Check a Company's Waste Carrier Licence?
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