Rubbish / Waste / Clearance in London (39)

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

What they won’t clear

Some types of waste won’t usually be dealt with by standard rubbish clearance services. They include:

• Hazardous waste, such as chemicals, batteries, and paint
• Asbestos, which is classified as a dangerous material must be removed by a trained specialist

If you’re unsure or have questions, discuss the details of your clearance with rubbish / waste experts covering your area.

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The 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

Factors affecting clearance times

Here are some of the factors that will affect how long it takes to complete the clearance:

• Large or awkward items – Cumbersome rubbish can slow down the clearance process
• Traffic conditions – Heavy traffic can cause it to take longer to transport items to the disposal site
• Adverse weather conditions – Extreme weather can slow down the clearance process, especially if it involves outdoor work

For more precise timings, speak to experienced rubbish / waste clearance services in your area.

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Yes, most rubbish clearance companies working in London will clear your garden waste.

That said, it's always a good idea to check with specific companies to confirm they offer garden waste clearance – and how much they charge.

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.