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The best waste companies in Sheffield
Sheffield's steep streets and terraced housing suit compact skips and man and van collections, and the city has some of the cheapest skip permits in the country. This page brings our five Sheffield rankings together, so you can compare the leading firms for each job in one place.
Number 1 in Sheffield / by service
| Service | Number 1 | Our score | Full ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skip hire | Fletchers Waste ManagementDarnall, East Sheffield | Sheffield skip hire top 5 | |
| House clearance | Clearance and Clean UpDeepcar, Sheffield | Sheffield house clearance top 5 | |
| Junk clearance | Clearance and Clean UpDeepcar, Sheffield | Sheffield junk clearance top 5 | |
| Office clearance | Clearance and Clean UpDeepcar, North Sheffield | Sheffield office clearance top 5 | |
| Garage clearance | Complete House ClearanceWisewood, North West Sheffield | Sheffield 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 Sheffield
Fletchers Waste Management ranks first for skip hire in Sheffield. Trading in Sheffield for more than 40 years and part of the Beauparc group since 2024.
| Pos | Company | Our score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fletchers Waste ManagementDarnall, East Sheffield | 4.1 (227) | |
| 2 | Dixons SkipsAttercliffe, East Sheffield | 4.2 (103) | |
| 3 | Fawkes RecyclingHeeley, Sheffield (and Chesterfield) | 4.1 (23) |
Also in our top 5: Arthurs Skips and KCM Waste Management.
See the full Sheffield skip hire top 5Best house clearance in Sheffield
Clearance and Clean Up ranks first for house clearance in Sheffield. Founded in Sheffield in 2010 and the most reviewed clearance firm in the city at 4.7 from 853.
| Pos | Company | Our score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clearance and Clean UpDeepcar, Sheffield | 4.7 (853) | |
| 2 | Complete House ClearanceWisewood, North West Sheffield | 5.0 (203) | |
| 3 | Shauns House ClearancesSheffield and Rotherham | 5.0 (97) |
Also in our top 5: Green World Clearances and The Kelham Flea.
See the full Sheffield house clearance top 5Best junk clearance in Sheffield
Clearance and Clean Up ranks first for junk clearance in Sheffield. 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.
| Pos | Company | Our score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clearance and Clean UpDeepcar, Sheffield | 4.7 (853) | |
| 2 | Wrights Waste SolutionsAughton, Rotherham (serves Sheffield) | 5.0 (199) | |
| 3 | HAB Man & Van ServicesSheffield | 5.0 (358) |
Also in our top 5: Masters Waste Removal and MG Licensed Waste Removal.
See the full Sheffield junk clearance top 5Best office clearance in Sheffield
Clearance and Clean Up ranks first for office clearance in Sheffield. Sheffield's most established clearance company, with a published waste licence and hazardous waste licence, CHAS accreditation, WEEE compliance certificates, confidential waste with proof of destruction and 30 day terms for commercial customers.
| Pos | Company | Our score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clearance and Clean UpDeepcar, North Sheffield | 4.7 (853) | |
| 2 | Complete House ClearanceWisewood, North West Sheffield | 5.0 (203) | |
| 3 | Office Clearance TeamBradford (serves South Yorkshire) | 5.0 (16) |
Also in our top 5: Wrights Waste Solutions and Green World Clearances.
See the full Sheffield office clearance top 5Best garage clearance in Sheffield
Complete House Clearance ranks first for garage clearance in Sheffield. Clears sheds, garages and workshops as well as homes, with a published carrier number, 5.0 from 203 Google reviews and an aim to recycle, rehome or donate at least 90% of every clearance.
| Pos | Company | Our score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Complete House ClearanceWisewood, North West Sheffield | 5.0 (203) | |
| 2 | Clearance and Clean UpDeepcar, North Sheffield | 4.7 (853) | |
| 3 | Wrights Waste SolutionsAughton, Rotherham (serves Sheffield) | 5.0 (199) |
Also in our top 5: Shauns House Clearances and Green World Clearances.
See the full Sheffield garage clearance top 5Ranked for more than one service / Sheffield
These Sheffield 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.
- Clearance and Clean Up: 1st for house clearance, 1st for junk clearance, 1st for office clearance, 2nd for garage clearance
- Complete House Clearance: 2nd for house clearance, 2nd for office clearance, 1st for garage clearance
- Green World Clearances: 4th for house clearance, 5th for office clearance, 5th for garage clearance
- Wrights Waste Solutions: 2nd for junk clearance, 4th for office clearance, 3rd for garage clearance
- Shauns House Clearances: 3rd for house clearance, 4th for garage clearance
What it costs in Sheffield
Published prices from the firms in our Sheffield rankings, plus the council skip permit fee. Most firms quote individually, so always get at least two written prices that include VAT.
- Skip hire
- Fletchers' Mr Rubble brand publishes prices, starting at £195 for a 3 yard skip including VAT. More
- House clearance
- Clearance and Clean Up publishes a volume-based price guide online. Others quote for free after a visit. More
- Junk clearance
- Clearance and Clean Up publishes a volume-based price guide online. Others quote for free. More
- Office clearance
- Clearance and Clean Up publishes a volume based price guide. Others quote individually. More
- Garage clearance
- None of our Sheffield top 5 publish garage clearance prices. Clearance and Clean Up has a volume based price guide. More
- Skip permit
- £17 for up to 15 days, and £17 for each 15 day extension.
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. See the details.
Skip permits: Sheffield City Council. Only an authorised skip hire contractor can apply. Extra charges apply if the skip sits in a pay and display bay or on yellow lines. 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 Sheffield
Several of our Sheffield firms also cover Rotherham, Barnsley and Chesterfield. Clearance and Clean Up, headquartered in Deepcar, appears in more of our Sheffield rankings than any other firm.
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 Sheffield / FAQs
How much does waste removal cost in Sheffield?
It depends on the service and the volume. For rubbish collections: Clearance and Clean Up publishes a volume-based price guide online. Others quote for free. For skips: Fletchers' Mr Rubble brand publishes prices, starting at £195 for a 3 yard skip including VAT. See each ranking for more detail.
Can I get rubbish removed for free 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. Household waste recycling centres are also free for residents taking their own household waste.
Do I need a permit for a skip in Sheffield?
Only if the skip goes on the road or pavement. £17 for up to 15 days, and £17 for each 15 day extension. Only an authorised skip hire contractor can apply. Extra charges apply if the skip sits in a pay and display bay or on yellow lines.
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 Sheffield?
It depends on the job. Our number 1s in Sheffield are Fletchers Waste Management for skip hire, Clearance and Clean Up for house clearance, Clearance and Clean Up for junk clearance, Clearance and Clean Up for office clearance and Complete House Clearance for garage clearance. Clearance and Clean Up appears in more of our Sheffield rankings than any other firm.
Useful guides for Sheffield
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Do I Need a Permit to Put a Skip on the Road?
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How Do I Check a Company's Waste Carrier Licence?
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