When can you expect collection?
Post earlier for the widest choice of carriers and best same-day availability.
Weekdays only. Out-of-hours and weekend jobs may run slower — see availability section below.
Why people book same-day rubbish removal
Recognise your situation? You’re not alone — these are the most common reasons people need rubbish gone today.
End of Tenancy
Keys due today — clear the property before the landlord inspection.
Property Viewing
Needs to be clear by 5 PM for estate agent photos or viewings.
Sudden Delivery
New furniture arriving — old sofa or bed has to go first.
Flooded Basement
Emergency clear-out after water damage. Can't wait.
Family Member Moving
Helping a parent or relative clear out quickly — same day needed.
Renovation Surprise
More waste than expected — builders can't continue until it's gone.
How fast it really works
From photo upload to rubbish gone — here’s the typical flow on a weekday.
You upload photo + postcode
Takes 60 seconds.
Job broadcasts to nearest carriers
Up to 4 licensed carriers in your borough are notified instantly.
First bid arrives in your email
Typical first response time on weekdays.
Most jobs have 3 bids in
You can compare prices and pick the best fit.
You pick a bid — carrier confirms slot
No phone calls. Carrier confirms time window by message.
Carrier arrives, loads waste
They bring the van, the labour, and the bags.
Waste transfer note emailed, job done
Legal duty of care documentation sent automatically.
How much does same-day rubbish removal cost?
Prices depend on volume and access. Same-day jobs typically cost 10–20% more than a standard booking — but competing bids keep prices fair.
What if no carrier accepts my job?
It’s rare — but here’s exactly what happens if same-day isn’t possible.
60-minute alert
If no carrier accepts within 60 minutes, you receive an automatic alert by email.
Extended search
We widen the search radius to neighbouring boroughs. A slight price increase may apply.
Next-morning option
If same-day isn't possible, we offer a next-morning slot at standard (non-urgent) rates.
Cancel free of charge
If none of the options work for you, cancel with zero charge. You never pay until a carrier confirms.
Same-day rubbish removal across all 32 London boroughs
Click your borough to see local pricing, carrier availability, and service details.
When same-day collection isn’t possible
We’re honest about what we can’t do. These situations require advance planning.
Asbestos or hazardous materials
Specialist required — 2–5 day lead time
Skip permits
Council permit takes 2–3 days to process
Whole-building strip-outs
Multi-day jobs require advance planning
Sundays / Bank Holidays after 11 AM
Limited carrier availability
Frequently asked questions
Need rubbish gone today?
Upload a photo of your waste. Get competing bids from licensed London carriers in 5–15 minutes. No upfront payment.
Free to post · No upfront payment · Pay carrier on completion only · All carriers EA-licensed