The Rubbish Removers Ltd provides professional house clearance in Barnsley for families, landlords, solicitors and property managers who need a property cleared carefully and legally. We cover Barnsley town centre and the surrounding villages, helping with everything from single-room clearances to full probate, bereavement and end-of-tenancy house clearances.
Our uniformed team handles the full job for you, including lifting, loading, sorting, lofts, sheds, garages and the final sweep-up. This makes our service a practical alternative to skip hire, especially on terraced streets or properties where parking is limited. If you need a respectful, discreet house clearance in Barnsley, call our South Yorkshire team on 0114 438 7272 or send photos by WhatsApp to 07802 860 731 for a quick estimate.
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.
ChristineIf you require a professional House Clearance in Barnsley, The Rubbish Removers Ltd offers a compassionate, efficient, and fully licensed service to help you reclaim your property. Whether you are managing a probate estate, preparing a rental property for new tenants, or simply decluttering a family home, we understand that these situations can be stressful. We are an Upper Tier Waste Carrier (Licence No. CBDU409710), a Which? Trusted Trader, and a Trading Standards Approved “Buy With Confidence” member, providing residents across South Yorkshire with a reliable alternative to the hassle of skip hire.
Our uniformed team handles every aspect of the clearance, from heavy lifting to the final sweep-up, ensuring your property is left empty and tidy. We have served the Barnsley community for over 20 years, operating locally across the area, from the town centre to the surrounding colliery villages. So, you can trust us to handle your possessions with care while also ensuring legal disposal of all waste. For a free quote or advice, contact our South Yorkshire team on 0114 438 7272 or send images for a quick estimate via WhatsApp to 07802 860 731.

Managing a property clearance in Barnsley often involves navigating tight logistics, particularly in the historic colliery rows and terraced streets where on-street parking is at a premium. Unlike hiring a skip, which requires an expensive permit from Barnsley Council and takes up valuable parking space outside your home, our “Wait & Load” service is mobile and immediate.
Compassionate Service: Our teams are experienced with bereavement, probate and hoarded property clearances and understand the emotional nature of clearing a home. Because of this, we work at your pace, treating every item with respect.
We Handle Everything: We don’t just clear the easy items. In fact, we empty lofts, clear out cellars, dismantle sheds and tackle overgrown gardens, so that the entire property is ready for market.
Asset Management: We don’t just throw everything away. Instead, our team actively looks for misplaced valuables, personal documents or photographs, then sets them aside to return to you or your solicitor.
Key Holder Service: If you do not live in Barnsley, you don’t need to be present. We can collect keys from a local estate agent or neighbour, complete the work and also send you a video update upon completion.
Our house clearance services page explains the full process, including how we quote, what affects the cost and how we handle waste legally.
When clearing a lifetime of possessions, trust is essential. Using an unlicensed carrier puts you at risk of a £600 Fixed Penalty Notice if your waste is fly-tipped.
| Feature | The Rubbish Removers | General Man & Van |
|---|---|---|
| Trust | Which? Trusted Trader – 5/5 Stars. | Unknown Reputation – High risk. |
| Insurance | Fully Insured – Public Liability cover. | Often Uninsured – Risk to property. |
| Scope | Full House – We clear lofts, sheds & garages. | Kerbside Only – They pick and choose items. |
| Documentation | Waste Transfer Note – Proof of legal disposal. | Cash in Hand – No paper trail. |

We provide a comprehensive “Total Clearance” service suitable for solicitors and landlords as well as home owners and tenants.
Full Contents: We remove everything from large furniture, sofas and wardrobes to carpets, curtains and also kitchenware.
“Hidden” Areas: We clear the difficult spots that others miss, including lofts if safe to do so, emptying damp cellars and clearing cluttered garages.
Exterior: We dismantle rotten sheds, clear greenhouses and also remove garden waste to improve the property’s kerb appeal.
We have refined our workflow to be as unobtrusive and efficient as possible, so that we can operate effectively even in the tight terraced streets common in Barnsley.
Contact us for a free estimate. You can call 0114 438 7272, use our contact form, or WhatsApp a video walk-through to 07802860731.
Our uniformed team arrives in a specific time slot. We systematically clear the property room-by-room, segregating items for donation, recycling, and disposal.
Once the rooms are empty, we sweep up thoroughly, leaving the house “Vacant & Broom Clean” for the next owner.
We divert 95% of waste from landfill. Usable furniture is donated to local charities where possible and the remainder is taken to a licensed Recycling Centre.
Our pricing is transparent and based on the volume of waste we remove. As a result, you never pay for “dead space” as you would with a skip.
Single Item: Prices start from £80+VAT. For example, it’s ideal for removing a specific bulky item like a sofa or a pile of rubbish left by a previous tenant.
Quarter Van Load: Typically, it’s roughly 20–30 bin bags. In other words, it’s perfect for clearing a box room, a shed, or a small amount of residual clutter.
Half Van Load: Roughly 6 cubic yards (50-60 bin bags). Comparable to a standard builders’ skip but without the permit hassle.
Full Van Load: 12-14 cubic yards (100+ bin bags). In practical terms, it’s equivalent to two large skips. Comparatively, this is the standard size for a partial house clearance or a very cluttered garage.
Get a Firm Price: Send a photo of the rooms to 07802860731 for an instant estimate.

We work daily across the borough, handling the specific challenges of local housing stock.
Probate Clearance in a Colliery Row: We cleared a 2-bed terrace where on-street parking was extremely tight. To solve this, our team used a “Wait & Load” approach so that we could clear the property in one morning without blocking the road or requiring a permit.
Garden and Shed Clear in a Semi-Detached Estate: A landlord needed a property cleared quickly for new tenants. So, we dismantled a rotten shed and removed mixed general waste and garden debris, thereby leaving the exterior tidy and safe.
Full House Clearance near the Town Hall: We managed a sensitive bereavement clearance, carefully sorting through personal effects and then removing furniture from the property with difficult stair access.

We provide our full house clearance services to Barnsley and the immediate surrounding districts including Barnsley town centre, Worsbrough, Dodworth, Cudworth, Royston, Hoyland, Wombwell, Penistone, Darton, Mapplewell, Stairfoot, Lundwood, Athersley, Monk Bretton and surrounding South Yorkshire areas. In other words, we’re your local experts for compliant waste removal in South Yorkshire.
Do I need to be present during the clearance?
No. We offer a trusted Key Holder Service. We can collect keys from a solicitor, estate agent, or neighbour, perform the clearance and lock up securely afterwards. We will send you photos of the empty rooms so you can see the job is done.
Do you separate valuables or antiques?
Yes. We do not just “smash and grab.” Our team is trained to look out for items of potential sentiment or value, such as photographs, legal documents, or jewellery. These are set aside and handed over to you or the executor of the estate.
Can you clear extremely cluttered or hoarding properties?
Yes. We have extensive experience with hoarding cases. Our team is respectful, non-judgemental and also efficient, helping you restore the property to a habitable condition safely.
How quickly can you clear a property in Barnsley?
We can often arrange same-day or next-day clearances. Unlike Barnsley Council’s bulky collection which may have a waiting list, we can act immediately, essential if you have a sale completion deadline or new tenants moving in.
Do you donate items to charities in Barnsley?
Yes. We are committed to an ethical Duty of Care. Whenever possible, reusable furniture and household goods are separated and donated to local charitable organisations, reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill.
I don’t live in Barnsley, can you clear my relative’s house?
Absolutely. We frequently work with families who live out of the area. To make things easier, we can coordinate everything remotely via phone and email, so you receive a full audit trail and Waste Transfer Note without you needing to travel.
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.