Reclaim your outdoor space with our professional garden clearance service in Bury, Ramsbottom, and Prestwich. We offer a rapid, reliable alternative to skip hire, perfect for clearing overgrown brambles, old sheds and heavy bags of soil without the need for expensive road permits. Our uniformed, two-man teams also handle all the heavy lifting and loading, ensuring you simply point and we load. Unlike the council's limited bulky collection, we take construction waste and mixed green refuse, often providing same-day removal.
As an Environment Agency registered carrier (CBDU409710), we recycle 95% of waste, diverting it from landfill. Whether you have a terraced property with tight access or a large landscaping project, we sweep up afterwards, leaving your garden spotless and ready for enjoyment immediately. Call us today.
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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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.
ChristineGarden Clearance in Bury is often the first step to reclaiming your outdoor space, but tackling overgrown brambles, heavy soil or rotting sheds on your own can be overwhelming. At The Rubbish Removers Ltd, we provide a rapid, professional alternative to the hassle of hiring a skip, serving homeowners across Bury, Ramsbottom, Prestwich and Tottington. Moreover, we are a family-run business with over 20 years of experience, holding a fully registered Waste Carrier License (CBDU409710) to ensure your green waste and landscaping debris are handled legally and responsibly. We are also a proud Which? Trusted Trader and a member of the Trading Standards “Buy with Confidence” scheme
Our uniformed two-man teams also do all the heavy lifting and loading for you, meaning you don’t have to worry about permit fees for placing a skip on the road or navigating the steep, narrow streets of Ramsbottom. Therefore, whether you need a simple tidy-up or a full garden strip-out, we offer same-day or next-day service to get the job done fast. For a free quote or to book your collection, call our North West Head Office on 0161 339 7938. Additionally, you can send a photo of your garden waste to 07802 860 731.

Skip Hire Alternative: Hiring a skip in Bury often comes with hidden headaches. For example, if you live in a terraced property in the town centre or a permit zone in Prestwich, you may need to pay extra fees to the council to place a skip on the road. However, our “Wait & Load” service removes this cost entirely. We arrive, load your waste immediately and leave. Therefore, no permits are required and your neighbours aren’t inconvenienced by a skip sitting outside for days.
We Sweep Up: Unlike a skip where you do all the work, our teams provide a complete service. Moreover, we don’t just grab the bags and go; we sweep your patio, driveway or garden path afterwards. Therefore, we leave the area broom-clean, ensuring no loose rubbish or debris is left behind.
Emergency Same-Day Response: Gardening projects often generate more waste than expected and Bury Council collection slots can be booked up weeks in advance. Therefore, we act as an emergency service for your waste. Moreover, if you call us early, we can often clear your garden the very same day, perfect for when you need the space back immediately.
100% Green Waste Recycled: We are committed to a greener future. Moreover, as an Environment Agency Registered carrier, we ensure that garden waste is diverted from landfill. Branches, turf and bagged soil are taken to licensed transfer stations to be composted or recycled, giving you peace of mind that your clear-out is environmentally sound.
| Feature | The Rubbish Removers | Skip Hire |
|---|---|---|
| Labour | We Load Everything – You point, we lift. | You Do All The Work – Heavy lifting required. |
| Permits | No Permit Needed – Our vans are mobile. | £30-£50 Permit Fee – Required for road placement. |
| Driveway | Safe (Rubber Tyres) – No damage to paving. | Scratches/Cracks – Heavy skips damage driveways. |
| Speed | Gone in 60 Mins – We load and leave instantly. | Weeks on Drive – unsightly and attracts fly-tipping. |
We handle almost every type of outdoor waste that the local council refuses or charges extra for:
– Green Waste: Hedge trimmings, branches, leaves, shrubs as well as weeds.
– Inert Waste: Heavy garden materials such as bags of soil, turf, bricks, paving slabs and also rubble.
– Garden Structures: We offer full dismantling and removal of rotten sheds, old fencing, decking and also greenhouses.
– General Junk: Old garden furniture, plant pots, broken trampolines as well as fly-tipped waste found on your land.
1. Get a Quote: Give us a call on 0161 339 7938. You can also WhatsApp a photo of your garden waste to 07802 860 731 for a fast estimate.
2. Clearance: Our team arrives in Bury within a specific time slot. We also bring all the necessary tools including shovels, brooms and heavy-duty bags to clear the waste efficiently.
3. Sweep Up: Once we load the van, we also sweep the entire area clean, leaving your driveway or garden path spotless.
4. Disposal: We issue you a digital Waste Transfer Note (WTN) instantly. Therefore, this is your proof that your waste has been handled legally and protects you from duty of care fines.
We also operate a transparent volume and weight-based pricing system. Therefore, unlike a skip, where you pay for the whole container even if you only fill it halfway, with us, you only pay for the space you use.
• Single Item: Prices start from £80+VAT. In short, this is ideal for removing a single dismantled shed (6×4) or a specific pile of fencing.
• Quarter Van Load: Roughly 20-30 bin bags. Perfect for a small garden tidy-up or clearing out a corner of overgrown brambles.
• Half Van Load: Approximately 6 cubic yards. Comparable to a standard builders skip. Great for a medium landscaping project or clearing a patio.
• Full Van Load: 12-14 cubic yards. In other words, this is equivalent to two standard 8-yard skips. Suitable for large garden clearances, soil removal or full shed and decking strip-outs.
Get a Firm Price: Send a photo of your pile to 07802 860 731 and we will give you an accurate quote before we arrive.

• Stone Rubbish Removal in Ramsbottom: We cleared a heavy load of stone and rubble from a cottage renovation. The property was on a steep, narrow street where a skip wagon physically could not access, so our agile vans were the only solution.
• Garden Waste Clearance in Prestwich: A customer needed a large pile of hedge trimmings and old turf removed from a 1930s semi-detached home. We used a “Wait & Load” service to avoid the need for a costly road permit in a busy residential zone.
• Shed Dismantling in Tottington: We dismantled and removed a rotten 8×6 shed along with its contents. The customer had limited access via a side gate, so our team manually carried all debris to the van, leaving the garden ready for a new installation.
We provide comprehensive coverage across the Metropolitan Borough of Bury. Our local teams are in the area daily, covering:
Q: Do you take bagged soil, rubble and bricks?
A: Yes, we do. Unlike Bury Council’s bulky collection service, which strictly refuses construction waste like bricks, bags of soil and plaster, we hold a full licence to handle inert waste. We charge based on weight and volume, making it easy to get rid of heavy landscaping debris without hiring a skip.
Q: Do you dismantle sheds or garden structures?
A: Absolutely. We offer a full dismantling service for old sheds, greenhouses and decking. Our team comes equipped with the right tools to break them down safely, handle any glass or rotten wood and load everything onto our vans.
Q: Do I need a skip permit for Bury?
A: Only if you hire a skip that needs to be placed on a public road. Bury Council charges for these permits and in areas like Prestwich or the terraced streets of Radcliffe, getting one can be difficult or expensive. Our service does not require a permit because we load the waste immediately and drive away.
Q: Will Bury Council take my DIY/Garden waste?
A: It is often difficult. Bury Council’s tip at Fernhill allows residents to visit, but they have strict rules and often require booking. Furthermore, the council’s bulky collection service generally refuses “fixtures and fittings” such as old fencing or paving slabs. We take everything they refuse, usually within 24 hours.
Q: Can you collect from properties with difficult access in Bury?
A: Yes. We know that areas like Ramsbottom have very steep valley sides and narrow stone streets that make skip delivery impossible. Our vans are smaller and more manoeuvrable than heavy skip wagons, allowing us to access properties with tight driveways, narrow lanes or steep gradients safely.
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.