Waste Clearance in East Lothian (1)

Waste clearance in East Lothian: Easy, affordable, and done right

Need to get rid of bulky waste, old furniture, or garden rubbish? Whether you’re clearing out a garage, sprucing up your home, or handling a last-minute disposal, you can find the right waste clearance service for the job with Checkatrade.

We make it simple to find licensed waste carriers and registered waste removal companies in East Lothian. Read reviews, compare quotes, and book with confidence, knowing every tradesperson on Checkatrade has passed up to 12 checks before joining.

What to expect from hiring a waste clearance company in East Lothian

Common jobs:

• House clearance and garage clearance
• Furniture removal and loft clearance
• Garden waste collection
• Building waste removal and rubble collection
• General household waste clearance

Typical costs

• Labour: ~ £60 per hour
• Man with a van: ~ £79 per hour
• Rubbish removal by volume: ~ £75 per cubic yard
• Skip hire: ~ £270 per skip
• Specialist services (e.g. fridge removal): ~ £75 per item

What’s usually included in a quote

• Removal of waste from the property
• Loading, transport, and disposal fees
• Responsible disposal through licensed waste facilities

Qualifications to check for

• Proof of being a registered waste carrier
• Public Liability Insurance
• Clear waste disposal policy (especially for building waste or garden waste)

Additional costs to consider

• Parking or access restrictions
• Delays caused by hazardous or oversized items
• Extra charges for urgent callouts

Timeframes

• Small jobs (shed clearance, garden bags): 1 - 2 hours
• Full house clearance or building waste removal: 4 - 8 hours

Waste clearance in East Lothian: Homeowners vs renters

For homeowners:

• You’re responsible for arranging and paying for most waste removal.
• Always use a licensed waste disposal company to avoid fines.
• If you're doing renovations, building waste collection and disposal will usually be part of the job quote, but check!

For renters:

• Check your tenancy agreement. Landlords may cover rubbish removal, especially if it’s structural waste (e.g. old carpets)
• You're likely responsible for removing furniture or household waste
• Always get landlord sign-off before booking larger jobs like shed or garage clearance

Emergency waste clearance in East Lothian

Need a same-day rubbish collection? Some clearance companies on Checkatrade offer emergency waste disposal services in East Lothian. Whether you’ve missed council collection or need an urgent building waste removal, you can:

1. Search for emergency waste removal services in East Lothian
2. Contact multiple trades in one go
3. Compare reviews and availability

Explore emergency waste clearance in East Lothian

Find waste removal for the job you need in East Lothian

Looking for a specific clearance service?

You can find tradespeople in East Lothian who handle:

• House clearance services
• Shed clearance and removal
• Loft clearance
• Garage clearance
• Furniture removal
• Garden clearance
• Rubble removal services
• Building waste collection
• Private waste collection
• Licensed waste disposal
• Household waste clearance

Use our free search tool to find waste clearance in East Lothian. Or, post a job directly and let our tradespeople come to you.