The Rubbish Removers Ltd provides rapid, fully licensed rubbish removal across Leeds, offering a superior alternative to skip hire. Whether clearing a back-to-back terrace in Harehills or a student property in Headingley, our uniformed two-man teams handle all heavy lifting. Unlike council collections requiring pavement placement, we collect from anywhere on your property, navigating the specific logistical challenges of Leeds with ease.
We operate as an Upper Tier Waste Carrier (CBDU409710), ensuring 95% of waste is diverted from landfill. With no need for costly road permits or bay suspensions, our "Wait & Load" service is faster and cheaper than a skip. We sweep up afterwards, leaving your space spotless. Trust us for legal, efficient and friendly waste disposal that keeps Leeds 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.
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 Leeds 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.
ChristineRubbish Removal in Leeds often comes with unique challenges, especially when you are dealing with the tight back-to-back terraces of Harehills or the parking restrictions around Headingley’s student areas. Therefore, at The Rubbish Removers Ltd, we provide a fast, licensed alternative to skip hire that completely removes the hassle of permits and bay suspensions. We are a family-run business, fully accredited as a Which? Trusted Trader as well as a Trading Standards “Buy With Confidence” member, ensuring your waste is handled legally and ethically.

Our uniformed teams do all the heavy lifting for you, clearing mixed piles of waste from anywhere on your property, whether it’s a city centre loft with only service lift access or a garden in Morley. As an Upper Tier Waste Carrier (Licence CBDU409710), we also guarantee that your items are disposed of responsibly, with over 95% diverted from landfill. For a free, instant quote, call our local West Yorkshire team on 0113 450 8477 or WhatsApp a photo of your pile to 07802 860 731.
Skip Hire Alternative: In areas like Headingley or the City Centre, placing a skip is often impossible due to permit costs or the risk of “fly-tipping” by a passersby. Our “Wait & Load” service means we arrive, load your waste immediately and leave. Therefore, you avoid the £30-£50 permit fees and the stress of keeping a skip secure on the road.
We Sweep Up: Unlike a standard skip company that leaves a rusty container on your drive, we respect your property. Once our two-man team has cleared the rubbish, we also sweep the area clean, leaving your driveway, garden or loading bay spotless.
Same-Day Service: We also understand that sometimes waste needs to go urgently, perhaps after a missed bin collection or an emergency clear-out. Moreover, we offer same-day collection slots to keep your premises clear and sanitary.
Fully Insured and Uniformed: All work is done by our own in-house staff who arrive in tracked vehicles. Moreover, we are fully insured for Public Liability, giving you peace of mind that you are dealing with professionals, not a “man and van” with no accountability.
| 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 |
We handle a vast range of non-hazardous waste streams that the council often rejects or charges extra for:
– General Household Waste: Black bags, cardboard, unwanted furniture as well as general junk.
– Garden Refuse: Bagged soil, turf, branches, old fencing and also decking.
– Shed Demolition: We dismantle rotten sheds and remove the wood, felt and also glass.
– Fly-Tipping Clearance: We rapidly clear dumped waste from private land, removing hazardous piles as well as tyres safely.
We have refined our process to be as simple and stress-free as possible for Leeds residents and businesses:
1. Get a Quote: Give us a call on 0113 450 8477 or fill in our contact form. You can also WhatsApp a photo of the waste to 07802 860 731.
2. Clearance: Our professional team arrives in a scheduled slot. We also bring shovels, brooms and heavy-duty bags to clear the lot efficiently.
3. Sweep Up: Once the bulk of the rubbish is loaded, we sweep the area clean so you aren’t left with debris.
4. Disposal: You receive a digital Waste Transfer Note (WTN) instantly via email, proving your Duty of Care has been met.
We offer transparent pricing based on volume and weight. Unlike a skip, where you pay for the whole container even if you only half-fill it, we only charge for the space you use.
Get a Free Quote: Send a photo of your pile to 07802 860 731.

• Student Clearance in Headingley: We performed a rapid “Wait & Load” clearance for a landlord on the Otley Run route. By loading the van immediately, we avoided the need for a road permit and prevented the waste pile from attracting fly-tippers overnight.
• Office Clearance in Leeds City Centre: A business in the financial district needed old furniture removed from the 4th floor. Since skips are prohibited near the lofts, our team used the service lift and loading bay to clear the site in under two hours.
• Renovation Debris in Harehills: We cleared a large pile of plaster and rubble from a back-to-back terrace renovation. Access was via a narrow back street where a skip wagon couldn’t fit, but our agile vans navigated the tight space easily.
We cover the entire Leeds metropolitan area and immediate surroundings. Our local crews are in your area daily:
Q: Do you take bagged soil, rubble and bricks?
A: Yes. We frequently collect Inert Waste (bags of soil and rubble) from DIY projects. We charge by weight and volume, handling the heavy lifting that is often physically demanding for homeowners.
Q: Do you dismantle sheds or garden structures?
A: Yes. Our teams carry tools to safely dismantle old sheds, greenhouses and rotten fencing before loading them onto the van.
Q: Will you clean up the mess afterwards?
A: Absolutely. “We Sweep Up” is a core part of our service. Whether it is mud from a garden clearance or dust from a garage clear-out, we leave your property broom-clean.
Q: Do I need a skip permit for Leeds?
A: Only if you hire a static skip that sits on the road. Leeds City Council requires permits for this, which can take time to arrange. Our service is “Wait & Load,” meaning the vehicle is never parked permanently, so no permit is needed.
Q: Will Leeds City Council take my DIY/Garden waste?
A: It can be difficult. The council tips at Kirkstall and Seacroft now charge for “inert waste” like rubble, soil and plasterboard, often per bag. You also need to book a slot in advance, which reduces spontaneity. We take mixed loads of DIY waste in one go, saving you multiple trips and booking headaches.
Q: Can you collect from properties with difficult access in Leeds?
A: Yes. We are experts at navigating the logistical pain points of Leeds, from the narrow back streets of Harehills to the service lifts of city centre apartments. Our vans are more mobile than large skip lorries, allowing us to get closer to the waste.
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.