Do you have unwanted waste in your garden? Our professional Barnsley Garden Waste Removal teams can provide a same day service to remove and dispose of all types of rubbish, furniture, appliances and junk from anywhere on your property. Sheds or greenhouses can be emptied and dismantled, tree cuttings and shrubs can also be removed. Every job is then swept up leaving it spotlessly clean. Our excellent 5 star rated, family run business, is the regions No 1 choice for all your waste disposal needs.
Established for over 20 years & covering all areas around the North West, Greater Manchester & Yorkshire.
Find Out MoreNo job is too big or small, whether it’s a single item or a full house clearance, we’ll get the job done.
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Find Out MoreWe offer a wide selection of Waste Management Services within the Barnsley area. Our staff are always professional, friendly and very reliable. We pride ourselves on having an ethical approach to each and every job which will be carried out with excellent customer service. To speak to one of our team call today.
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Friendly, professional and quick service! Tom and Barry were great calling me half an hour before arriving, and observed all social distancing regulations etc, and Richard was very helpful on the phone fitting me in same day. Overall very satisfied and would recommend.
GraceyAbsolutely brilliant! The two lads were quick and efficient with big smiles on their faces, despite the cold. Twenty four hours from the initial enquiry, the job was completed. That’s proper service.
GrahamThey did an excellent job and cleared my Mums flat quickly. I would recommend them to everyone and I would use them again. My mum had recently passed away so it was a difficult time but they were also understanding of the circumstances.
ChristineWe provide garden waste removal in Barnsley to help homeowners quickly reclaim their outdoor spaces without the hassle of hiring a skip. At The Rubbish Removers Ltd, we understand how daunting clearing the waste from an overgrown garden or disposing of bags of heavy soil and turf can be. Therefore, our uniformed teams handle all the heavy lifting. We hold a full upper-tier waste carrier licence (CBDU409710) and are proud Which? Trusted Traders, giving you complete peace of mind that we handle your green waste legally and ethically. For a fast quote or to book a collection in South Yorkshire, simply call us on 0114 438 7272 or WhatsApp photos of your garden waste to 07802860731.
Living in Barnsley often presents unique logistical challenges, such as tight on-street parking in historic colliery rows or restricted access in semi-detached estates. Instead of hiring a skip, which can be difficult to place on narrow terraced streets without blocking the road, our convenient Wait & Load service removes that stress entirely because it requires no permits. In addition, as Trading Standards–approved Buy With Confidence members, we commit to providing a professional and rapid-response service that gets the job done efficiently. Whether you need us to clear hedge trimmings or dismantle a rotten shed, we arrive promptly, load the waste immediately, and sweep up afterwards, leaving your property spotless.

• Skip Hire Alternative: In many parts of Barnsley, particularly around the denser terraced streets, getting a skip permit from the council can be slow and expensive. Our vans are mobile and agile; we pull up, load your waste and leave immediately, saving you the cost of a permit and the frustration of having a skip blocking your driveway for days.
• We Sweep Up: We don’t just take the rubbish; we take pride in leaving your space tidy. Once we have cleared the branches, bagged soil or old decking, our team will sweep the area clean. We aim to leave your garden or driveway looking better than we found it.
• Speed: When you have cut down a tree or cleared a garden, you want the waste gone instantly to prevent it from killing the grass or attracting pests. We offer a same-day or next-day service, acting as an emergency response to get your garden back in shape quickly.
• 100% Green Waste Recycled: We are committed to a greener future. We take your garden clippings, branches and soil to licensed transfer stations where it is composted or recycled, diverting it from landfill.
| Feature | The Rubbish Removers | Skip Hire |
| Labour | We Load Everything (Save your back) | You Do All The Work (Heavy lifting required) |
| Permits | No Permit Needed (Wait & Load) | £30-£50 Permit Fee (Plus waiting time) |
| Driveway | Safe (Rubber Tyres protect paving) | Risk of Damage (Scratches/Cracks paving) |
| Speed | Gone in 60 Mins | Stuck on drive for weeks |
We handle all types of garden and outdoor waste, ensuring a versatile service for any project:
Green Waste: Grass cuttings, hedge trimmings, leaves and branches.
Landscaping Debris: Soil, turf, old paving slabs and bricks (inert waste).
Garden Structures: We dismantle and remove rotten sheds, greenhouses and old fencing panels.
Fly-Tipping Clearance: If you have been a victim of fly-tipping on your land, we can clear hazardous piles and tyres safely.
General Junk: Old garden furniture, broken plant pots and decking.

We have designed our process to be as simple and stress-free as possible.
1. Get a Quote: Give us a call on 0114 438 7272, fill in our contact form, or WhatsApp a photo of the pile to 07802 860 731 for a fast estimate.
2. Clearance: Our 2-man team arrives in a specific time slot. If the garden is muddy, we take care to keep the mess contained and do all the carrying for you.
3. Sweep Up: Once we load the van, we then sweep the patio, driveway, or path to ensure we leave no mud or debris behind.
4. Disposal: After we collect your waste, we instantly issue a digital Waste Transfer Note, proving that we have disposed of it legally at a registered facility.
We offer transparent pricing based on volume and weight. Unlike a skip, where you pay a flat fee even if you only half-fill it, with us, you only pay for the space you use.
• Quarter Van Load: Equivalent to a dismantled 6×4 shed or a small garden tidy-up.
• Half Van Load: Roughly 6 cubic yards. Perfect for clearing old fencing or a medium landscaping project.
• Full Van Load: 12-14 cubic yards. Comparable to two large builders’ skips. Ideal for large garden clearances or removing heavy bagged soil and turf.
Get a Firm Price: Send a photo of your pile to 07802 860 731.
• Garden Clearance in Wombwell: We cleared a large pile of brambles and rotten fencing from a semi-detached estate. We used our “Wait & Load” service to ensure we didn’t obstruct the shared driveway.
• Shed Dismantling in Cudworth: A customer in a colliery row property needed an old shed removing. With no rear access for a skip, we manually carried the dismantled wood through the side gate, sweeping up the sawdust afterwards.
• Soil Removal in Penistone: We collected a heavy load of inert waste (soil and turf) from a landscaping project. The customer chose us over a skip to avoid damaging their new resin driveway.
We cover the entire Barnsley borough and surrounding villages. Whether you are in the town centre, Wombwell, Penistone, Royston, Cudworth, Darton, or Hoyland, our teams are nearby and ready to help.
Q: Do you take soil, rubble, and bricks? A: Yes, we do. We are fully equipped to handle heavy inert waste like bagged soil and rubble. Furthermore we charge based on weight and volume, making us a flexible alternative to skip hire for landscaping projects.
Q: Do you dismantle sheds or garden structures? A: Yes. In fact we offer a full dismantling service. Whether it is a rotten wooden shed, a rusted greenhouse, or old decking. Our teams also have the tools to take it apart and remove it safely.
Q: Will you clean up the mess afterwards? A: Absolutely. Our “We Sweep Up” promise means we never leave a mess behind. Additionally we will sweep your driveway, patio, or garden path once the waste is loaded, leaving the area neat and tidy.
Q: Do I need a skip permit for Barnsley? A: Only if you hire a skip that needs to sit on the public highway. Because Barnsley Council requires permits for road placement, which costs money and takes time to arrange. Our “Wait & Load” service means the van waits while we load it, so no permit is ever required.
Q: Will Barnsley Council take my DIY/Garden waste? A: Most councils, including Barnsley, have strict limits on what they accept. Therefore they often refuse heavy rubble, soil, and construction waste in standard collections. Above all we take everything, including the heavy items the council leaves behind.
Q: Can you collect from properties with difficult access in Barnsley? A: Yes. We know that many areas in Barnsley, such as the older colliery rows, have tight parking and narrow access. Our teams have extensive experience navigating these streets, and moreover, they can carry waste from rear gardens or difficult-to-reach areas where a skip simply wouldn’t fit.
The Rubbish Removers are a fully licensed registered carrier of waste, (licence no: CBDU409710) with the environment agency, as well as being a member of the trading standards Buy With Confidence scheme and being a Which Trusted Trader. We offer a fast, reliable same day response to your enquiry and no job is too big or too small.
Contact UsAll furniture, appliances, rubbish, junk and waste are disposed of at a fully licensed waste transfer station, where 95% of it is recycled & diverted from landfill. All of our staff are professional, friendly and very reliable.
The Rubbish Removers have been established for over 20 years and we now cover all of the North West, Greater Manchester and Yorkshire.
Please telephone for a free quotation. Our rubbish removal service includes all labour and waste transfer costs.