The Rubbish Removers Ltd provides professional sofa removal across Leeds, handling all the heavy lifting so you don’t have to. Whether you live in a back to back terrace in Harehills or a city centre apartment, our uniformed two man teams collect your furniture from any room, navigating tight corners and stairs with care.
As a Which? Trusted Trader and licensed waste carrier (CBDU409710), we offer a reliable, legal alternative to the Council’s strict curbside service. We divert 95% of collected items from landfill, ensuring ethical disposal of your old suites and also recliners. Serving all areas from Headingley to Morley, we offer same day availability and also instant Waste Transfer Notes. Trust our family run business for a fast, efficient and fully insured sofa removal service in West Yorkshire.
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.
ChristineSofa Removal in Leeds is often a logistical challenge, whether you are navigating the tight staircases of back to back terraces in Harehills or managing service lift access in city centre lofts. The Rubbish Removers Ltd makes this process effortless by providing a professional two man team to collect your old furniture from any room in your property, so you don’t have to struggle getting heavy items to the curb. As a fully licensed waste carrier (CBDU409710) and also an Environment Agency Registered operator, we ensure your furniture is handled legally and responsibly, diverting 95% of collected waste from landfill.
For a fast, reliable service, you can reach our West Yorkshire team directly on 0113 450 8477 or send us a photo of your item via WhatsApp on 07802 860 731 for an instant quote. We are proud to be a Which? Trusted Trader and also a member of the Trading Standards “Buy With Confidence” scheme, giving you peace of mind that you are dealing with a reputable family-run business. Unlike standard man and van clearance services that may lack insurance, our uniformed staff are fully insured and trained to protect your home while removing bulky items.

Moving a large sofa through the unique housing stock of Leeds requires experience and furthermore, care. We understand that many properties, from the Victorian terraces in Morley to the modern apartments near the Royal Armouries, have access challenges that make DIY removal difficult.
| Feature | The Rubbish Removers | Leeds City Council |
|---|---|---|
| Collection Point | Any Room / Upstairs | Curbside Only (You drag it out) |
| Speed | Same Day / 24 Hours | Booking Required / Variable Waits |
| Heavy Lifting | 2-Man Team Included | Zero Assistance |
| Item Limits | We take Multiple Items | Strict Item Limits |
| Access | Wait & Load (City/Terraces) | Strictly Curbside |
We remove all types of seating and upholstered furniture, ensuring they are recycled or repurposed wherever possible:
We operate a transparent pricing model based on volume, meaning you only pay for the space your items fill in our van. This is often far cheaper than hiring a skip, where you pay for fresh air if you don’t fill it.
Get a Firm Price: Send a photo of your sofa to 07802 860 731 for a fast, fixed quote.
We work daily across the city, handling the specific logistical challenges Leeds presents:
– Sofa Bed Removal in Headingley: We cleared a heavy sofa bed from a student HMO. Using a “Wait & Load” approach, we then avoided the need for a parking permit on the busy streets near the Otley Run route.
– Suite Disposal in Leeds City Centre: A customer in a high rise loft near the Corn Exchange needed a large corner sofa removing. Our team utilised the service lift and also protected the communal corridors, ensuring compliance with the building management’s rules.
– Recliner Removal in Harehills: We successfully removed two electric recliners from a back to back terrace. The tight front door required us to dismantle the backs of the chairs first, which we did quickly on site before loading.

We cover the whole of Leeds and also the immediate surrounding districts, including:
Q: Do I need to get the item to the ground floor?
A: No. Our professional team will collect your sofa from anywhere in the house, including upstairs bedrooms, basements or upper-floor apartments. We handle all the heavy lifting safely.
Q: Do you take large/awkward items like corner sofas?
A: Yes. We have large Luton vans and the necessary tools to dismantle modular sofas or remove legs to get them through doorways. In addition, we handle large bulky waste collection daily so our teams are experienced.
Q: Is your disposal legal?
A: Absolutely. We are fully licensed (CBDU409710) and committed to ethical disposal. Furthermore, we provide a digital Waste Transfer Note for every job, proving your waste has been handled in accordance with the law.
Q: Does Leeds City Council collect from inside my house?
A: No. The Council’s bulky collection service is strictly curbside. This can be extremely difficult for residents in Leeds’ back to back terraces or city centre apartments where getting items to the street is physically challenging or prohibited.
Q: I live on a narrow street in Harehills, can you still help?
A: Yes. We know that parking in areas like Harehills and Headingley can be very tight. Our vans are more mobile than large skip lorries and we can also perform a “Wait & Load” service to clear your items without blocking the road for long periods.
Q: Can I take my own sofa to the Kirkstall recycling centre?
A: You can but be aware that the Kirkstall tip (HWRC) is notoriously busy and now requires you to book a slot in advance. If you plan to use a van or trailer, you may also need a permit. Using our service saves you the queue, the booking hassle and the heavy lifting!
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.