Waste Removal Guides & Tips
Expert advice on waste carrier licences, rubbish removal costs, and how to find trusted carriers near you.
Bexley Rubbish Collection Guide: Bin Days, Bulky Waste, the Tip and When to Go Private
How rubbish collection works in Bexley and Bexleyheath: bin days, what each bin takes, bulky waste prices, the Foots Cray and Thames Road tips, and when a licensed private carrier is the better route.
Havering Green Bin Charge: How Garden Waste Collection Works and What to Do When It Isn't Enough
Havering's green bin costs £87 a year for 2026–27, with no discount for joining late. This guide covers how to sign up, what goes in, when it is collected and what to do with garden waste the bin can't take.
Can You Clear a House Before Probate? What London Executors and Landlords Can and Can't Do
Before the grant of probate, executors can protect and record a house's contents but should not clear, sell or give them away. Here is where the line falls, what to keep for the valuation and when a clearance can go ahead.
Will the Shop Take Your Old Sofa? Retailer Take-Away vs Council vs Private Removal in London
Most furniture delivery crews won't take your old sofa, and DFS now says it offers no removal at all. This guide covers what retailers charge, what their services leave out, and the alternatives in London.
Who Pays for House Clearance After a Death? A Guide for London Executors and Landlords
The estate pays for clearing a home after a death, but executors carry personal risk if they commit to costs the estate can't cover. This guide covers liability, reclaiming costs, insolvent estates and London council tenancy rules.
Council Garden Waste Collection in South and South-West London: Costs, Sign-Up and What to Do When the Bin Isn't Enough
What Sutton, Southwark, Hounslow, Richmond and Wandsworth charge for garden waste collection, how to sign up, what the bin accepts, and your options when it overflows.
What Is a CBDU Number? How to Read and Check a Waste Carrier's Registration
A CBDU number is a waste carrier's upper tier registration. This guide explains what the letters mean, where to find the number and how to check it before your rubbish leaves.
Council vs Private Bulky Waste Collection in London: Costs, Limits and Which to Choose
Council bulky collections in south-west London range from free to £85, but item caps and kerbside rules limit what they take. This guide explains when a private licensed carrier makes more sense.
Third-Party Tipping in Richmond: Can Someone Else Take Your Rubbish to the Tip?
Can a friend or a man with a van take your rubbish to Townmead Road? This guide explains how Richmond's resident and trade rules work, and who is liable if your waste gets dumped.
Richmond Tip (Townmead Road, Kew): Booking, Opening Hours and What You Can Take
The Richmond tip is Townmead Road Reuse and Recycling Centre in Kew, and you must book a slot before you go. This guide covers booking, opening hours, van rules, charges and what to do when you can't get a slot.
Small, Medium or Large Load? What Each Size Actually Holds
What a small, medium and large load hold in bags, furniture and cubic metres — plus the point where the scale breaks down: rubble fills a van's weight limit at a fraction of its space.
How We Verify Waste Carriers on RubbishBids
The Environment Agency licence gate, proof of address, insurance checks, vehicle records and photo ID — a step-by-step look at what every new carrier goes through before they can bid on a job.
Two Carriers, One Week: How RubbishBids Monitors the Marketplace
How our monitoring caught two rogue carriers in one week, what we require of every carrier, and what to do if a rubbish removal company dumps your waste.
What Can You Put in a Skip? UK Rules Explained (2026 Guide)
Household waste, garden waste, soil, rubble, wood, electricals, mattresses, tyres, plasterboard and hazardous materials — the full category-by-category breakdown, plus the driveway and permit rules everyone asks about.
Merton Bulky Waste Collection Is Now Free (2026) — And When It Isn't Enough
Since 1 June 2026, Merton Council collects up to 3 bulky items free, once per household per year. What's actually covered, where the cap runs out, and when an EA-licensed carrier still beats the wait.
A Bag of Soil and Rubble in Greenwich — Bids From £200 to £420
Three EA-licensed carriers bid on the same Hippo Megabag of soil and broken concrete in SE10. A 110% spread — and none of them won on speed. Real data from one completed job.
What Builders Should Photograph Before Posting a Waste Job
Seven photos that let carriers price your load properly — pile, mix, route, access, stairs, separables and ground. What to shoot and why each one changes the bid.
Bathroom Strip-out Waste in New Malden: £300, £380, £450 — and What That Looks Like Next to Hackney
Same waste type, different borough. A New Malden tradesman's bathroom refurbishment strip-out drew three bids: £300, £380 and £450. Why plasterboard disposal logistics drive that spread — and how it compares to the Hackney job.
Probate House Clearance: What Executors Need to Know (2026)
You can usually clear a house during probate — but not straight away. Contents belong to the estate and must be valued for IHT before anything is removed. Who pays, when you can act, and what executors must do before booking a clearance.
30 Bags of Bathroom Rubble in Hackney — and a £300 Price Gap for the Same Job
Three licensed carriers bid on identical bathroom renovation waste in E9. The spread: £300 to £600 for the same pile. Real data from a completed job — what happened, why it happened, and what it means for anyone with renovation waste.
How Much Does House Clearance Cost in the UK? (2026 Price Guide)
A full house clearance in the UK typically costs £300–£1,500, with most jobs around £450–£750. In London, expect £550–£1,200 for a typical three-bed. Prices vary by 30–40% between carriers for the same job — here's why, and how to pay a fair amount.
Muckaway & Soil Disposal Cost London (2026 Guide)
A grab lorry load of soil in London typically runs £280–£420. But the figure that catches builders out isn't the rate — it's the swell factor. Clay bulks 25% when you dig it out. Here's how to order the right number of loads and why grab beats skips for heavy inert material.
Skip Hire vs Man and Van: Which Is Cheaper in London? (2026)
A pile of waste, two routes, one question: which costs less? The answer depends on your job. Here's the straight 2026 comparison — real London prices, permit costs, and which wins for what.
Garden Waste Removal Cost London (2026 Guide)
Green waste runs £60–£120 per van load, but soil and turf cost more — charged by weight, not volume. Plus which six boroughs collect garden waste free.
How Much Does It Cost to Remove a Sofa, Mattress or Fridge?
Most single items cost £45–£90 to remove privately. Here's what sofas, mattresses, fridges and other large items actually cost to dispose of in the UK — and why the cheapest offer isn't always safe.
Why Two Rubbish Removal Quotes for the Same Job Can Be Hundreds of Pounds Apart
You post a job and one carrier bids £95, another bids £310, for what looks like exactly the same pile of waste. Almost always, neither is trying it on. Here's what's actually happening — and how to pick well.
Can You Be Fined for Using an Unlicensed Waste Carrier? What Every Householder Should Know
If you pay someone to take your rubbish away and they dump it illegally, you can be the one who gets fined — up to £600. Here's what the law actually says and how to protect yourself in under two minutes.
What to Do With Garden Waste: A London Homeowner's Guide (2026)
Composting, council brown bins, the tip, or licensed removal — every real option for getting rid of garden waste in London, with what each one costs and which fits your situation.
How Much Does Rubbish Removal Cost in London? (2026 Price Guide)
Rubbish removal in London starts from £60–£80 for a minimum load and reaches £300–£450+ for a full van load. See the complete 2026 breakdown by waste type, borough, hidden costs, and how to get the best price.
Garden Waste Recycling in England: What You Can and Can't Throw Away in 2026
England's simpler recycling rules changed on 31 March 2026. Find out exactly what can and can't go in your garden waste bin, what changed, and how to dispose of the rest legally.
Rubbish Removal Near Me: How to Find the Cheapest Service in London (2026)
Looking for rubbish removal near you in London? Compare local carriers vs national companies, see average prices (£60–£300), and find the cheapest way to remove rubbish by borough.
Why Hiring Rubbish Removal on Facebook is a Risky Gamble (2026)
Posting in a Facebook group for rubbish removal? Find out why that £380 quote might be fair — and why the cheap guy could cost you a £400+ fly-tipping fine.
How Much Does Rubbish Removal Cost in Richmond? (2026 Price Guide)
Rubbish removal in Richmond upon Thames costs between £90 and £550 depending on load size. See the full 2026 price breakdown — minimum loads, van loads, and how to save money with competitive quotes.
Same Day Rubbish Removal: Prices, Process & How to Book (UK 2026)
Need rubbish gone today? Same-day rubbish removal clears waste within hours — no skip, no loading, no waiting. See real UK prices, how it works step by step, and how to get quotes in minutes.
Can You Put Garden Waste in a Skip? (UK Rules Explained)
Yes — most garden waste can go in a skip. But not everything. Learn exactly what is allowed, what is banned, common mistakes to avoid, and the easiest way to get garden waste removed in the UK.
Waste Carrier Licence UK: Everything You Need to Know
A complete guide to waste carrier licences in the UK — who needs one, how to apply, how to check if a carrier is registered, and what happens if you don't have one.
Rubbish Removal by London Borough
Find licensed waste carriers and compare quotes in your area.