Clear-outs and house moves
Old furniture, mattresses and bags left after a move, a tenancy end or a loft or garage clear-out.
Rubbish removal
Rubbish removal and waste clearance in London
Instant prices to take away household rubbish, garden waste, building waste and old furniture across London. Choose what you are getting rid of, see your price and request a collection.
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Gardens and outdoor work
Hedge and tree trimmings, turf, soil, old sheds and garden furniture, taken away and disposed of.
Building and renovation waste
Rubble, plasterboard, timber and tiles from renovations, loaded and removed in one visit.
What to compare in your quotes
Use the same checklist across providers so prices are like-for-like.
- What the price covers: loading, taking away and disposal
- The type of waste: general, garden, building waste or furniture
- The amount: by weight or by the number of items
- Access: stairs, parking and how far the waste is from the road
- What cannot be taken, such as asbestos, chemicals and gas bottles
Licensed waste carrier
Upper tier waste carrier, broker and dealer registration CBDU672798. Your rubbish is taken away and disposed of legally.
Clear prices, no VAT to add
You see the price before you request a collection. There is no VAT added on top of the prices shown.
Beds from £89, sofas from £109
Single items are charged per item, so removing a bed or a sofa never costs the price of a full load.
Rubbish removal prices
Priced by weight for general, garden and building waste. Furniture loads cost 25% more. Prices are for loading and disposal, with no VAT to add.
| Load | Household, garden and building waste | Furniture and mattresses |
|---|---|---|
| A few bags, up to 5 sacks | £130 | Half a tonne or items |
| Half a tonne | £175 | £220 |
| One tonne | £320 | £400 |
| One and a half tonnes | £480 | £600 |
| Two tonnes | £640 | £800 |
| Bed with mattress | Single or double £89 | King or super-king £99 |
| Sofa | Two-seater £109 | Three-seater £119, corner £149 |
| Mattress, armchair, wardrobe | Mattress £60 | Chair £55, armchair £69, wardrobe £79 |
Weights are approximate and confirmed when we collect. A few items are priced per item and never cost more than the load they fit in.
How quoting works
A short path from enquiry to choosing your provider.
- 1
Tell us what you have
Choose the type of waste, how much there is and where it is.
- 2
See your price
You see an instant price. There is no VAT added to it.
- 3
We collect it
We contact you to agree a time, then load and take it away.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers before you enquire.
How much does rubbish removal cost in London?
General, garden and building waste is £320 a tonne, and half a tonne is £175. Furniture loads are priced 25% higher, at £400 a tonne. A bed with mattress starts at £89 and a sofa at £109, charged per item. There is no VAT added to these prices.
Can you take garden waste?
Yes. We take hedge and tree trimmings, grass cuttings, turf, soil and old garden items. Garden waste is priced at the same rate as household waste, £320 a tonne.
Do you take building waste and rubble?
Yes. We remove rubble, plasterboard, timber, tiles and other waste from building and renovation work, at £320 a tonne. Rubble is heavy, so a small pile can add up to a large part of a tonne.
How much is it to get rid of a bed and mattress?
A single or double bed with mattress is £89, and a king or super-king bed with mattress is £99. A mattress on its own is £60. A few items like this are never charged at the full tonne price.
What can you not take?
We cannot take hazardous waste such as asbestos, chemicals, paint, gas bottles and batteries. Tell us about anything you are unsure of when you request a collection.
Are you a licensed waste carrier?
Yes. We are registered as an upper tier waste carrier, broker and dealer, registration number CBDU672798. You can check the registration on the Environment Agency public register.
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