Rubbish / Waste / Clearance in London (49)

To make sure your rubbish is cleared efficiently and responsibly, consider these tips when choosing a rubbish / waste clearance service to hire in London:

• Check online reviews to determine their reputation and quality of work
• Ask about their experience in handling various types of waste and their recycling practices
• Ensure they have the necessary licenses and permits to operate waste clearance services in your area
• Get multiple quotes from different clearance companies operating in London so you can compare prices and services
• Make sure they have public liability insurance to cover potential accidents or damages during the clearance process
• Use Checkatrade and hire one of our verified members that have undergone up to 12 rigorous checks, so you can hire with confidence

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Most rubbish clearance companies covering London will clear a wide range of waste. The most common:

• General household waste, such as food waste, packaging, and old clothes
• Garden waste that includes leaves, branches, weeds, and grass cuttings
• Construction waste and building materials, such as bricks, tiles, and plasterboard
• Commercial waste, including cardboard and packaging materials

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It can take anything from a few hours to a few days. The exact time it takes to carry out waste clearance will depend on the size of the property, the type and amount of waste being cleared, and the complexity of the job.

To help you plan your clearance, here are some estimated timings for common clearance jobs – actual times may vary:

• One-bedroom flat – 2-3 hours
• Two-bedroom house – 3-4 hours
• Three-bedroom house – 4-6 hours
• Large house or commercial property – 1-3+ days

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Yes, most rubbish clearance companies working in London will clear your garden waste. Common garden waste items that clearance companies will typically collect include:

• Grass cuttings
• Leaves
• Hedge clippings
• Prunings from shrubs and trees
• Weeds
• Small branches
• Christmas trees

Before hiring a clearance company, speak to them to confirm that they offer a garden waste service for the items you want them to collect.

Yes, most rubbish clearance companies will recycle as much of your waste as possible. By doing this, they help reduce the amount of waste that goes into landfill sites.

Here's a list of recyclable waste types that rubbish / waste clearance companies operating in London might typically handle:

• Paper and cardboard – Newspapers, magazines, office paper, and cardboard boxes
• Plastics – Bottles, containers, and packaging materials made from recyclable plastics
• Glass – Bottles, jars and window glass
• Metal – Cans, scrap metal, appliances
• Textiles – Clothing, linens, curtains, and bed sheets
• Wood – Furniture, wooden pallets, construction materials (if not treated with harmful chemicals).
• Electronics – Computers, TVs, phones, and small appliances
• Garden waste – Grass clippings, leaves, and small branches
• Construction and demolition waste – Bricks, concrete, wood, and metal

Important note:

Recycling regulations and accepted materials vary across the country. Therefore, it’s important to check with your local waste management authority or clearance companies for specific guidelines.

Not always. If the waste is somewhere accessible (like your front garden or driveway), many rubbish clearance services can collect without you being in.

You might need to:

• Leave the items outside
• Share instructions or leave a key with a neighbour
• Confirm details in advance

For garage clearance, or waste stored indoors, it’s best to be around or agree access ahead of time.