The Rubbish Removers Ltd delivers compassionate, professional house clearance services throughout Burnley, specifically designed for the town's unique housing stock. From clearing stone-built terraces with narrow cobbled back street access to managing probate estates in Harle Syke, we handle every logistical challenge. Our two-man teams perform all heavy lifting, removing furniture, carpets and clutter from lofts or cellars without the need for on-street skips or council permits.
Fully licensed (CBDU409710) and Trading Standards Approved, we prioritise ethical disposal, diverting 95% of waste from landfill via local charities and transfer stations. Whether you require a sympathetic bereavement clearance or a rapid rental turnaround, we ensure your property is left vacant, swept-clean, and ready for market immediately.
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.
Find Out MoreRubbish Removal for every type of business is handled professionally with all waste recycled correctly.
Find Out MoreWe offer a wide selection of Waste Management Services within the Burnley 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.
ChristineProviding a professional House Clearance in Burnley – Respectful & Discreet, The Rubbish Removers Ltd offers a compassionate and complete property emptying service for homeowners, landlords and also bereaved families. Whether you are managing a probate process in a stone-built terrace or clearing a rental property near the town centre, our family-run team handles the entire process with sensitivity and efficiency. As a Which? Trusted Trader and Trading Standards Approved “Buy With Confidence” member, we ensure every item is handled legally, carrying the full Environment Agency Upper Tier Waste Carrier license CBDU409710 for your complete peace of mind.
We understand the specific logistical challenges of Burnley, where narrow cobbled back streets as well as strict on-street parking in the terraced grid system can make skip hire difficult or impossible. As a result, our professional two-man teams provide a seamless alternative, parking legally to load your waste without the need for permits or blocking the road. In addition, we handle everything from heavy furniture removal to clearing lofts and cellars, so that 95% of waste is diverted from landfill through licensed transfer stations. For a free quote or to discuss your requirements, contact our head office on 0161 339 7938 or message us on 07802 860 731 today.

Compassionate Service: Our crews regularly handle bereavement, probate and heavily cluttered property clearances with care and discretion. We work at your pace, treating every property with the utmost respect.
We Handle Everything: Unlike basic removal services, we clear every part of the property. This includes checking and clearing lofts, cellars, garages and dilapidated sheds commonly found in Burnley’s older properties.
Asset Management: We don’t just clear; we sort. Our “Valuables Sorted & Secured” promise means we actively look for personal documents, photographs, or items of value to set aside and then return to you.
Key Holder Service: If you cannot be present, we can collect keys from a local estate agent or solicitor, complete the work, and return them, keeping you updated with photos throughout the day.
| Feature | The Rubbish Removers | General Man & Van |
|---|---|---|
| Trust | Which? Trusted Trader & Trading Standards Approved | Unknown Reputation |
| Insurance | Fully Insured (Public Liability) | Paperwork may vary |
| Scope | Full House (Inc. Lofts/Sheds/Carpets) | Often best for simple removals |
| Documentation | Full Waste Transfer Notes (Probate Ready) | Always ask before booking |
Our teams are equipped to handle the full contents of a property, so that it is left empty and ready for the market or renovation:
Full Contents: Sofas, wardrobes, carpets (lifted and removed), curtains, kitchenware, fridges, books, and ornaments.
“Hidden” Areas: We safely access and clear lofts, dark cellars and also cluttered garages.
Exterior: We clear overgrown yards, dismantle rotten sheds, and remove waste from the back streets often associated with terraced properties. In addition, we do it efficiently and with minimal disruption.

1. Assessment: Contact us for a free on-site quotation or a video walk-through. In short, you can give us a call, fill in our contact form, or WhatsApp a photo of the property to 07802 860 731.
2. The Clear: Our uniformed, professional team arrives in a specific window. After that, we clear the property systematically, room-by-room, as well as ensuring we work carefully through tight hallways and narrow access points.
. The Clean: We sweep up behind us. As a result, the property is left “Vacant & Broom Clean,” making it instantly ready for sale, letting, or renovation.
4. Ethics: We segregate items for reuse. Furniture and household goods are donated to charity where possible, while the remainder is responsibly recycled.
We offer transparent pricing based on volume and weight. You only pay for the space you fill, unlike a skip where you pay for air.
Single Item: Prices start from £80+vat. Ideal for removing a specific bulky item like a fridge or wardrobe during a partial clear-out.
Quarter Van Load: Roughly 20-30 bin bags. Perfect for clearing a box room or a small under-stairs cupboard.
Half Van Load: Roughly 6 cubic yards. Comparable capacity to a standard builders’ skip. Ideal for a master bedroom clear-out as well as a garage clearance.
Full Van Load: 12-14 cubic yards. Equivalent to roughly 2 x standard 8-yard skips. Essential for full house clearances or large “2-up 2-down” terrace clearances.

Get a Firm Price: Send a photo or video of the rooms to 07802 860 731.
Probate Clearance in Harle Syke: We cleared a full stone-built terrace. In that case, access was via a narrow cobbled back street where a skip wagon couldn’t fit. Therefore, we used our nimble vans to load from the rear and we cleared the property in one day.
Rental Turnaround near Town Centre: A landlord needed a “2-up 2-down” cleared of left-behind furniture and carpets. For this reason, we utilised a “Wait & Load” service to avoid on-street parking issues in the terraced grid system.
Yard Clearance in Rosegrove: We removed piles of fly-tipped waste and old renovation debris from a back yard. In addition, the client had struggled with the Council’s strict limits on rubble; as a result, we cleared the lot and swept the area clean.

We cover the entire borough of Burnley and the immediate surrounding districts, ensuring rapid response times for local residents.
Q: Do I need to be present during the clearance? No. We offer a trusted Key Holder Service and frequently work with local estate agents and solicitors. We can collect the keys, complete the clearance, lock up securely and send you a video update of the empty property, so you don’t need to take time off work.
Q: Do you separate valuables or antiques? Yes. We are trained to spot items of potential sentimental or monetary value. We do not just “smash and grab.” If we find personal photos, legal documents, or jewellery during the clear, we put them aside and contact you immediately for instructions.
Q: Can you clear extremely cluttered or hoarding properties? Yes. Our team is experienced in sensitive hoarding cases. Above all, we approach these jobs with no judgement, working respectfully to clear the property safely and efficiently, as well as helping you reclaim the space.
Q: How quickly can you clear a property in Burnley? We can often arrange same-day or next-day clearances. After that, we handle the heavy lifting, while you avoid the delays of the Council’s bulky item collections and the Balderstone Lane tip (which can be difficult to access with large loads). In that case, for rental turnarounds or probate deadlines, our speed ensures you can move forward immediately.
Q: I don’t live in Burnley, can you clear my relative’s house? Yes. We frequently help families who live elsewhere but need to clear a relative’s property in Burnley. We handle the logistics remotely, providing electronic invoices and full Waste Transfer Notes via email, so you have a complete audit trail without 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.