We provide professional garden clearance in Oldham, offering a fast and fully licensed alternative to skip hire. Therefore, whether you are tackling an overgrown terrace near the town centre or a landscaping project in Saddleworth, our uniformed two-man teams handle all the heavy lifting and loading. Moreover, unlike skips, our agile removal vans require no council permits and can easily navigate Oldham’s steep hills and narrow lanes safely.
We collect everything from green waste and hedge trimmings to heavy soil, rubble and dismantled sheds, ensuring 95% of your waste is diverted from landfill. As an Environment Agency Registered carrier (CBDU409710) and Which? Trusted Trader, we guarantee a legal, compliant service. We also sweep up afterwards, leaving your outdoor space tidy, spacious and clean.
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 Oldham is made simple and stress-free by our dedicated, professional team. At The Rubbish Removers Ltd, we provide a fast, fully licensed solution for clearing overgrown gardens and removing landscaping debris, eliminating the need for expensive skips on the steep terraced streets of the town centre or the winding lanes of Saddleworth. We are also an Environment Agency Registered Upper Tier Waste Carrier (Licence No. CBDU409710) and a proud Which? Trusted Trader as well as a member of the Trading Standard “Buy with Confidence” scheme. Moreover, we ensure that every branch, bag of soil and dismantled shed is handled legally and responsibly.
Therefore, whether you live in a red-brick terrace near the town centre or a stone cottage in Uppermill, our uniformed two-man teams do all the heavy lifting and loading for you. Call our local head office today on 0161 339 7938 for a free estimate. We also offer same-day collection availability and guarantee to leave your outdoor space swept clean and tidy.

A Skip Hire Alternative for Steep Streets: Oldham is famous for its hills, but they can be a nightmare for skip hire. Moreover, placing a skip safely on the steep gradients of the town centre terraces is often impossible and the narrow country lanes in Saddleworth prevent access for large 18-tonne skip wagons. However, our nimble removal vans can park safely on steep inclines or navigate tight lanes, offering a flexible “Wait & Load” service that requires no council permits.
We Do The Heavy Lifting & Sweeping: Garden work is exhausting enough without having to haul waste to a skip. Therefore, our teams arrive with shovels, brooms and heavy-duty rubble sacks to clear everything for you. Once the bulk of the waste is loaded, we also sweep your driveway, patio or path, leaving it spotless.
Avoid the Queue at Arkwright Street: The local Household Waste Recycling Centre at Arkwright Street is notorious for heavy traffic on the access road and has strict rules regarding “trade waste” and vehicle types. Therefore, we save you the wasted hours and the risk of damage to your vehicle interior by taking your garden waste directly to a licensed transfer station for composting.
100% Green Waste Recycled: We are also committed to a greener future. Therefore, 95% of the garden waste we collect, including hedge trimmings, grass and branches, is diverted from landfill and turned into compost or biomass fuel.
| Feature | The Rubbish Removers | Skip Hire |
|---|---|---|
| Labour | We Load Everything – You point, we clear. | You Do All The Work – Heavy lifting required. |
| Permits | No Permit Needed – We load and leave immediately. | £30-£50 Permit Fee – Required for on-road placement. |
| Access | High Agility – We handle steep hills & narrow lanes. | Restricted – Struggle with gradients and tight access. |
| Speed | Gone in 60 Mins – Immediate removal. | Weeks on Drive – unsightly and kills the grass. |

We handle all types of garden and landscaping waste as well as heavy materials that the council refuse collection often rejects:
– Green Waste: Branches, hedge trimmings, grass cuttings, leaves and also shrubs.
– Landscaping Debris: Old fencing panels, rotten decking, paving slabs and also trellis.
– Inert Waste: Bagged soil, clay, rubble, bricks, as well as concrete (charged by weight).
– Garden Structures: We dismantle and remove old sheds, greenhouses and also playhouses.
– General Junk: Old garden furniture, plant pots, trampolines as well as fly-tipped waste.
1. Get a Quote: Call us on 0161 339 7938 or WhatsApp a photo of your garden pile to 07802 860 731 for a fast estimate.
2. Clearance: Our two-man team arrives in Oldham within a specific time slot. We bring all the necessary tools to clear your garden quickly and safely.
3. Sweep Up: We don’t just leave; we also sweep the area thoroughly to ensure no mud or debris is left on your drive or public pavement.
4. Disposal: You receive a digital Waste Transfer Note (WTN) instantly, proving your waste has been disposed of legally.
Our transparent pricing ensures you only pay for the space you fill in our van. Unlike a skip, where you pay a flat fee even if you only half-fill it, our volume and weight-based system is fair and cost-effective.

Perfect for removing a single bulky item like a small dismantled shed or a pile of old fence panels.
Equivalent to a small garden tidy-up or approximately 20-30 bin bags of green waste.
Roughly 6 cubic yards. In short, this is comparable to a standard builders skip but without the permit hassle. Therefore, this is ideal for a patio removal project or medium landscaping job.
A massive 12-14 cubic yards. In other words, this is equivalent to two standard skips and is suitable for large-scale garden clearances or heavy soil/rubble removal (weight limits apply).
Get a Firm Price: Send a photo of your pile to 07802 860 731 for an instant quote.
• Garden Clearance in Saddleworth: We cleared a large pile of stone and green waste from a cottage renovation. Moreover, our van successfully navigated the narrow winding lane that a skip lorry had previously refused to enter.
• Shed Removal in Chadderton: A customer needed an old, rotten shed removed to make way for a new summer house. Therefore, we dismantled the structure, removed the glass safely and swept the concrete base clean within 90 minutes.
• Terrace Clearance in Oldham Town Centre: We performed a “Wait & Load” service on a steep terraced street where parking was extremely tight. We also removed twenty bags of soil and old decking without obstructing the road or requiring a council permit.
We cover the entire Metropolitan Borough of Oldham and surrounding villages. Therefore, no property is too remote or difficult to access.
Q: Do you take bagged soil, rubble and bricks?
A: Yes, we do. Unlike many basic man-and-van services, we are licensed to carry heavy inert waste. We also charge based on weight and volume, making us an excellent solution for landscaping projects where the council bin collection refuses such heavy materials.
Q: Do you dismantle sheds or garden structures?
A: Absolutely. Our teams carry tools to safely dismantle rotten sheds, greenhouses and old decking. Therefore, we handle the demolition and the removal in one visit, saving you the hassle of breaking it down yourself.
Q: Do I need a skip permit for Oldham?
A: Only if you hire a skip that needs to go on the public highway. With our service, you do not need a permit. Because we load the waste immediately into our vehicle, we never leave an obstruction on the road overnight. Therefore, this saves you the time and expense of dealing with Oldham Council’s highways department.
Q: Will Oldham Council take my DIY/Garden waste?
A: The council’s bulky collection service is helpful but has limits. They often refuse heavy DIY waste like rubble, bags of soil as well as dismantled timber structures. Furthermore, accessing the Arkwright Street tip with a van often requires pre-registration or proof of residency and they are strict on trade waste. However, we take everything in one go, hassle-free.
Q: Can you collect from properties with difficult access in Oldham?
A: Yes. We are very experienced with the local geography, from the steep cobbled streets near the moors to the narrow lanes of Saddleworth. Moreover, our vans are more manoeuvrable than skip wagons, allowing us to get closer to your property for faster loading.
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.