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Few of us have a spare van, truck or light goods vehicle tucked up on our driveways. So, if you’re looking to shift an old sofa or a forlorn mattress you’ve got two options. One sees you hiring a van (and all the hassle that involves), and lugging the bulky unwanted item yourself. And then wondering why you wasted so much time.

The other is probably quicker and certainly easier – call up a waste removal or disposal professional. With all the required tools, vehicles and expertise, they’ll be able to collect your unwanted white goods, discarded furniture items and general household waste, leaving you with a clean, serene home.

Your waste removal expert should be able to clear most items from your home. They may even be able to dispose of hazardous waste, provided they hold the necessary licenses. Book in a collection, and as long as you’ve accurately informed them about the type of waste you need rid of, they’ll be able to collect everything up, drive it away, and ensure it’s taken to the correct recycling or landfill disposal site.

Cost of waste removal

The cost of this service will depend on the amount (and weight) of waste you need to have removed, and whether any special processes or licenses are required.

You can usually expect to pay the follow rates, according to waste weights:

  • Up to 250 kg: £75–£125
  • Up to 500 kg: £150–£185
  • Up to 1,000 kg: £300–£350

Waste removal what can be collected?

Waste removal firms will have the experience and knowledge to advise you regarding what they can and cannot take away for you. They’ll usually be able to assist – but some items may require specialist disposal (and licenses), so it’s best to check with your waste removal professional before they arrive.

Waste removal companies can ordinarily collect:

  • Furniture – sofas, mattresses, cupboards, tables, chairs and unwanted office or garden furniture.
  • Other home waste – DVDs, books, boxes, old clothes, smaller furniture items (for example, lamps).
  • Garden waste – branches, leaves, shrubs, grass, soil, even remnants of an old garden shed or fencing.
  • White goods and appliances: dishwashers, washing machines, TVs, speakers, printers, cookers, fridges, freezers.
  • General building waste: timber, bricks and blocks, plasterboard, window frames, glass, carpet and bags of sand, cement and plaster.

Waste removal hazardous items and licensed waste

Waste removal firms will be able to remove most household rubbish – even items you wouldn’t usually be able to put in the bin or recycle, like plasterboard. As we’ve mentioned, there are some items that require specialist handling and licenses to dispose of though.

This is usually because they are hazardous to humans or the environment, and cannot be recycled or safely put into landfill. If you have any of the following items, it’s worth speaking to your waste removal professional before they turn up at your house – to avoid frustration on both sides, and an unexpected charge.

The qualifications your tradesperson needs

Waste removal doesn’t require any formal qualifications but, as we’ve outlined, your professional may need licenses to dispose of certain items. Your local authority should be able to advise if you’re unsure as to whether some types of waste require licenses to handle.

Insurance your tradesperson needs

Carrying bulky items out of your home can be a risky business. Trips, drops, dents – all these accidents are easily done. Make sure your waste removal professional holds public liability insurance, which will protect both them and your property in the case of any mishaps.

Questions you should ask your tradesperson

  • Does any of your waste require special licenses to remove?
  • Will there be additional charges to remove any of your waste?
  • Can they gather and carry away all your waste?
  • Are there any items they won’t remove?
  • How do they charge – by the hour, or by weight and volume of items?

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I had my shed dismantled and taken away. Rez was on time, friendly and did a fantastic job. Would highly recommend using him

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Reviewed by Yvonne on 23/6/2024

Munir arrived ahead of time and did job efficiently along with offering some extra advice. Happy to recommend him

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Reviewed by Michael on 20/3/2024

Can't believe the quality of service from these guys amazing service great price very clean would highly recommend.

The core of our business is providing our customers with honest hard work and integrity. At CT-3 we place an emphasis on modern methods – traditional values. CT-3 provide a quality service to both commercial and private markets. For us customer satisfaction is key. Since joining Rated people CT-3 has built a strong client base with a high rate of satisfied and returning customers. This can be demonstrated in our solid 5 Star ratings. Aspects of work carried out as follows: Tree Surgery Stump Removal Crown Reduction Garden Clearance Garden Maintenance Lawn Services & Re Turf Landscaping Groundworks Planting New Borders Clearing Existing Borders Please feel free to contact us on our literature page in our photo gallery for more direct contact information or if you have any questions moving forward.

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Reviewed by Morfydd on 30/3/2024

Fantastic work! Thank you.

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Reviewed by David on 11/7/2024

Here at Firstchoicelandscapes&treecare we offer a wide range of service with other 10 years of experience behind them my self and my team always make sure that our work is always to a high standard and that we leave the customer happy fully insured up to 1million pounds fully licensed and fully qualified our services that we offer are as such : Tree surgery Hedge trimming Garden clearance Stomp grinding Fencing Turfing Graveling Pressure washing Paths & patios And much more Please feel free to give us a call or text today for your free quotation

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Reviewed by Jan on 5/12/2024

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Reviewed by Henry on 14/12/2024

Benny was very helpful and got the job done efficiently and went above and beyond to help me. Highly recommend. Thank you so much! Cheers, Henry

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Reviewed by Heidi on 13/8/2024

Quick and neat work . Would recommend

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Reviewed by A on 17/11/2024

The cleaners were professional but the company's quote was quite high as compared other professional companies.

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Reviewed by Martin on 23/8/2024

Very friendly , also the quote was way better than the others . Job well done I am very satisfied. Thanks Tommy.

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Reviewed by Keith on 5/8/2024

Everything done superbly well due to the efforts of Taylor. Kept us advised at all stages of the job. Would recommend unreservedly.

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Reviewed by Adriana on 21/11/2024

Great work at very short notice. The bathroom was done really well and all the problems with leaking were fixed. Really happy with the bathroom. Thank you so much for the great work!

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Reviewed by Paul on 9/11/2024

Reliable, friendly, very fair priced and most of all…… Tidy! I will be keeping details to use again 100% thank you

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Reviewed by Joy on 24/10/2024

Easy to work with and very helpful. He kept his word and got the job done as promised.

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Reviewed by Jason on 29/11/2024

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Reviewed by Desmond on 11/12/2024

Roy did a good job fixing my two tilt & turn windows. Came on time and cleaned up when completed job. I recommend his workmanship and good nature.

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Reviewed by Kathryn on 30/3/2017

Came after the other firm let me down. Thank you x

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Reviewed by Michelle on 29/1/2024

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Reviewed by Gareth on 4/12/2024

Turned up on day agreed and did a good job many thanks

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