For comprehensive House Clearance in Lancaster, The Rubbish Removers Ltd offers a respectful, licensed alternative to skip hire. Therefore, whether you are clearing a student property near Lancaster University or a Georgian townhouse in the city centre, our uniformed two-man teams handle everything. We navigate the city’s complex gyratory system and narrow cobbled streets with ease, providing a complete "Wait & Load" service that removes the need for costly parking permits.
From emptying lofts and damp cellars to clearing overgrown gardens, we also do all the heavy lifting and sweeping up. As Which? Trusted Traders holding license CBDU409710, we also ensure 95% of your waste is diverted from Salt Ayre tip through ethical recycling. Trust our family-run team for a stress-free, compassionate clearance service.
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 Lancaster 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 professional House Clearance in Lancaster, The Rubbish Removers Ltd is your trusted local solution. We are also a family-run business providing full property clearance for homeowners, landlords and solicitors, handling everything from Georgian townhouses near the Castle to student accommodation turnovers near the University. As a Which? Trusted Trader as well as a Trading Standards “Buy With Confidence” member, we hold a full upper-tier waste carrier license (CBDU409710), ensuring that your clearance is handled legally, ethically and efficiently.

Moreover, our uniformed, professional teams understand the unique logistics of the city, from the notorious gyratory system to the narrow, cobbled streets of the historic centre where skips simply cannot go. We also provide a complete solution that includes heavy lifting, sorting and disposal, allowing us to clear properties swiftly without the hassle of permits or parking bay suspensions. Whether you are dealing with a bereavement, a property sale or a chaotic end-of-tenancy, call our Head Office on 0161 339 7938 or WhatsApp photos to 07802 860 731 for a free price quote today.
• Compassionate Service: We understand that clearing a home often happens during difficult times. Our team also includes trained specialists who handle bereavement clearances and hoarding cases with the utmost empathy and discretion.
• We Handle Everything: We don’t just take the easy items. We also clear lofts, damp cellars, cluttered garages and dilapidated sheds. Therefore, we are happy to come inside and do the lifting, protecting your walls and floors as we work.
• Asset Management: We don’t just throw everything away. Our team will also look out for items of value, personal documents or photographs to return to you. Additionally, we separate re-usable items to donate to local charities where possible.
• Key Holder Service: You do not need to be present for the clearance as we provide a secure key holder service. Therefore, we work regularly with Lancaster estate agents and solicitors, collecting keys from a safe location and sending you video updates upon completion.

| Feature | The Rubbish Removers | General Man & Van |
|---|---|---|
| Trust | Which? Trusted Trader | Unknown Reputation |
| Insurance | Fully Insured (Public Liability) | Often Uninsured |
| Scope | Full House (Inc. Lofts/Sheds) | Pavement/Easy Items Only |
| Documentation | Full Waste Transfer Notes (Probate Ready) | Cash in Hand/No Paperwork |
Our service is comprehensive, covering every inch of your property:
– Full Contents: We remove furniture, carpets, curtains, kitchenware, ornaments as well as white goods.
– “Hidden” Areas: We clear lofts, cellars and garages.
– Exterior: We tackle overgrown gardens, dismantle rotten sheds and also clear yard debris.
We have also refined our process to be as smooth as possible, ensuring we leave your property ready for the market.
1. Assessment: We offer a free on-site quotation or a video walk-through to assess the volume. Give us a call or fill in our contact form. Additionally, you can WhatsApp a photo of the rooms to 07802 860 731.
2. The Clear: Our uniformed, two-man teams arrive in Lancaster in tracked vehicles. Subsequently, we work systematically from room to room, handling all heavy lifting and navigating tight staircases in student blocks or townhouses safely.
3. The Clean: Once the items are removed, we also sweep the property through, leaving it “Vacant & Broom Clean,” perfect for estate agent viewings or new tenants.
4. Ethics: We operate a strict landfill diversion policy. Therefore, items are donated to charity where possible and the remainder is taken to a licensed recycling centre.
We offer transparent pricing based on volume. You only pay for the space you fill, unlike a skip where you pay for fresh air.
• Single Item: Prices start from £80+VAT. Ideal for a standalone bulky item like a fridge, sofa or wardrobe.
• Quarter Van Load: Roughly 20-30 bin bags. Great for clearing out a box room or under-stairs cupboard.
• Half Van Load: Roughly 6 cubic yards. Comparable capacity to a standard builders skip (6-yarder), but with no permit fees.
• Full Van Load: 12-14 cubic yards. A large capacity equivalent to roughly 2 standard 8-yard skips. Perfect for full house clearances.
Get a Free Quote: Send a photo of your rooms to 07802 860 731.

• Heritage Property Clearance in City Centre: We cleared a four-storey Georgian townhouse on a cobbled street. Because we employed our “Wait & Load” service, we avoided the need for a skip permit in a restricted access zone, carefully removing antique furniture and carpets.
• Student Accommodation Clearance near Salt Ayre: During the busy summer changeover, we cleared three flats of left-behind furniture and bedding. Moreover, we bypassed the long queues at the Salt Ayre tip by using our commercial recycling partners, ensuring the landlord could re-let the property immediately.
• Probate Clearance near River Lune: A full clearance of a property heavily affected by clutter. Our team managed the sensitive removal of 40 years of accumulation, including emptying a damp cellar and dismantling a rotten garden shed.
We cover the entire city of Lancaster and the immediate surrounding districts, including Scotforth, Skerton, Bowerham, Beaumont and Hala.
No. We offer a trusted Key Holder Service. Therefore, we can collect keys from your estate agent or a key safe, carry out the work and keep you updated with photos and calls. This is particularly useful if you live outside of Lancashire.
Yes. We do not just “smash and grab.” If we find personal photos, legal documents or items that appear to have significant value during the clear, we set them aside and consult you immediately.
Yes. Our team is trained to handle sensitive hoarding cases with respect and empathy. Therefore, we work at your pace and ensure the property is returned to a safe, habitable standard.
We often offer same-day or next-day service. This is a major advantage over the council’s bulk collection, which can be overwhelmed during student “changeover” weeks. Therefore, for landlords in student areas like Bowerham, our speed ensures you don’t lose rental income.
Yes. We always prioritise reuse. Therefore, good quality furniture and household goods are diverted to local charities and community groups, reducing the environmental impact and keeping waste out of the Salt Ayre tip.
Yes. We frequently work with families who live elsewhere. We handle the logistics locally, liaise with your solicitor or agent and provide full digital paperwork, including your Waste Transfer Note, via email.
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.