The Rubbish Removers Ltd provides a superior, hassle-free alternative to skip hire throughout Lancaster. Navigating the historic city centre’s one-way gyratory system and narrow cobbled streets near the Castle often makes placing a skip impossible or expensive. Our "Wait & Load" service solves this logistical nightmare instantly.
Whether you are clearing student accommodation near the university, renovating a Georgian townhouse or managing commercial waste by the River Lune, our uniformed two-man teams do all the heavy lifting. We arrive in tracked vehicles, load your waste from any location on your property and sweep the area clean afterwards. Fully licensed (CBDU409710) and Trading Standards Approved, we divert 95% of waste from landfill. Avoid council delays and permit costs, book your same-day collection 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.
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.
Contact UsWe cover all aspects of commercial and domestic rubbish removal including:
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.
ChristineRubbish Removal in Lancaster can be a logistical nightmare, especially when you are trying to navigate the notorious city centre gyratory system or handle waste disposal on the narrow, cobbled streets surrounding the castle. Whether you are managing a student house clearance near the university or tackling a renovation on a Georgian townhouse, The Rubbish Removers Ltd provides a fast, legal and efficient alternative to skip hire. We are a Trading Standards Approved “Buy with Confidence” member as well as a proud Which? Trusted Trader. Moreover, we are a fully insured family business, holding Environment Agency waste carrier licence CBDU409710, ensuring your waste is handled responsibly and ethically.

Our uniformed two-man teams also do all the heavy lifting for you, meaning you don’t need to worry about obtaining expensive skip permits from Lancaster City Council or blocking shared access routes. Moreover, we cover the entire district, from the city centre to the outskirts near the River Lune, providing same-day service where possible. For a free, instant quote, you can call our team on 0161 339 7938. Additionally, you can send a photo of your waste to 07802 860 731 and we will get your property cleared and swept clean in no time.
Skip Hire Alternative: Placing a skip in Lancaster is often impractical due to the tight one-way systems and restricted access on heritage streets. Therefore, we offer a “Wait & Load” service, meaning we arrive, load your waste immediately and leave. As a result, you avoid the cost of council permits and the hassle of having a metal box sitting outside your property for weeks.
We Sweep Up: We don’t just take the rubbish; we also take pride in leaving your space spotless. Whether we are clearing renovation debris from a stone terrace or garden waste from a property near Ashton Memorial, our team sweeps the area thoroughly once the job is done. Therefore, we ensure your driveway or pavement is left broom-clean, removing any dust or loose debris.
Speed and Convenience: When you need waste gone, you usually need it gone immediately. Unlike the local council bulk collection which can take weeks to arrange, we offer an emergency same-day response. This is particularly valuable during the frantic student changeover weeks when waste can pile up quickly. We give you a specific arrival window and call 30 minutes ahead so you aren’t left waiting.
Ethical Disposal: We are also committed to a greener future and divert 95% of the waste we collect from landfill. We also sort materials for recycling at licensed transfer stations, ensuring that your garden waste, wood and metal are processed correctly.
| Feature | The Rubbish Removers | Skip Hire |
|---|---|---|
| Labour | We Load Everything | You Do All The Work |
| Permits | No Permit Needed (Wait & Load) | £30-£50+ Permit Fee |
| Driveway | Safe (Rubber Tyres) | Scratches/Cracks Paving |
| Speed | Gone in 60 Mins | Stuck on drive for weeks |
– General Household Waste: Black bags, old furniture, cardboard as well as general junk.
– Garden Waste: Bagged soil, turf, branches, old fencing and also decking.
– Sheds & Structures: We dismantle and remove rotten wood, felt, glass as well as the shed’s contents.
– Fly-Tipping Clearance: We also handle hazardous piles, tyres and unknown waste found on private land, providing a full audit trail.
1. Get a Quote: Give us a call on 0161 339 7938 or WhatsApp a photo of the pile to 07802 860 731.
2. Clearance: Our professional team arrives in a tracked vehicle. Moreover, we handle the difficult access often found in Lancaster, parking legally and loading the waste efficiently.
3. Sweep Up: Once the bulk of the rubbish is removed, we also sweep the location clean, ensuring no debris is left on the cobbles or driveway.
4. Disposal: You receive a digital Waste Transfer Note instantly. Therefore, this proves your Duty of Care has been met and the waste is being disposed of legally.
We operate a transparent pricing model based on volume and weight. Unlike a skip, where you pay a flat fee regardless of how much you fill it, with us, you only pay for the space you use.
• Single Item: Prices start from £80+VAT. Perfect for a single bulky item like a fridge or sofa that you need gone today.
• Quarter Van Load: Roughly 20-30 bin bags or 2-3 cubic yards. Equivalent to a dismantled small shed or a garden tidy-up.
• Half Van Load: Roughly 6 cubic yards. Comparable capacity to a standard builders skip, but without the permit hassle. Ideal for a garage clearance.
• Full Van Load: 12-14 cubic yards. In short, this is equivalent to roughly two standard 8-yard skips. Suitable for full house clearances or large renovation projects.
Get a Quote: Send a photo of your pile to 07802 860 731 for an instant estimate.
• Student Accommodation Clearance in City Centre: We cleared a large volume of furniture and black bag waste from a student property near the university. We used a “Wait & Load” service to avoid blocking the busy one-way system.
• Renovation Debris Removal in Georgian Townhouse: A customer required the removal of plaster and rubble from a heritage property renovation. Our team carefully hand-balled the waste from the rear access to avoid damaging the cobbled street.
• Commercial Clearance near River Lune: We cleared old office furniture and trade waste from a business premises. The job was completed out of hours to minimise disruption to the client’s operations.
• Garden Clearance in Scotforth: We removed a large pile of green waste and an old shed from a residential property. We dismantled the shed and swept the patio clean, saving the owner multiple trips to the tip.
We cover Lancaster City Centre and the immediate surrounding districts, including:
Yes, we do. We charge by weight and volume for inert waste. This is a great alternative to hiring a skip, especially for terraced properties where placing a skip is impossible. We also do the heavy lifting for you.
Yes, we offer a full dismantling and removal service. We have the tools to safely take down old sheds, greenhouses and decking, removing all the waste including the rotten wood and glass.
Absolutely. Our “We Sweep Up” promise means we leave your garden, driveway or garage broom-clean. We don’t just drive off; we also ensure the area is tidy and ready for use.
Only if you hire a skip that needs to go on the public highway. Lancaster City Council requires permits for road skips, which can be costly and slow to arrange. However, our service uses mobile vans that load and leave, meaning no permit is needed.
Most councils, including Lancaster City Council, have strict limits or charges for construction and DIY waste. The Salt Ayre tip can be very busy and if you are using a van, you may need a permit. We take mixed loads of DIY and garden waste without any hassle.
Yes. We are very experienced with Lancaster’s unique layout. Whether you are on a narrow cobbled lane in the city centre or part of the complex gyratory system, our drivers can position our vehicles safely to load your waste without causing an obstruction.
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.