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Established for over 25 years & covering all areas around the North West, Greater Manchester & Yorkshire.
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Navigating the steep, cobbled streets of Pendle makes traditional skip hire a headache, particularly with permit costs for on-road placement in towns like Nelson and Colne. However, at The Rubbish Removers Ltd, we offer a smarter, fully licensed alternative. Instead, our uniformed, two-man teams provide a rapid "Wait & Load" service, arriving to clear your waste immediately without blocking those narrow back alleys.
Whether you are clearing a terraced backyard or a garage in Barrowford, we handle all the heavy lifting and leave your space broom clean. As an Environment Agency registered carrier (CBDU409710) and Which? Trusted Trader, we ensure most of your waste is legally recycled. You can avoid the hassle of council permits and roadside restrictions. So, choose our professional, reliable, same-day rubbish collection service today.
Established for over 25 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 MoreBarley, Barnoldswick, Barrowford, Blacko, Bracewell, Brierfield, Brogden, Colne, Earby, Fence, Foulridge, Goldshaw Booth, Higham, Higherford, Kelbrook, Laneshaw Bridge, Nelson, Newchurch, Old Laund Booth, Reedley Hallows, Roughlee, Roughlee Booth, Slaterforth, Sough, Trawden and also Wycoller.

We offer a wide selection of Waste Management Services within the Pendle 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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We cover all aspects of commercial and domestic rubbish removal including:
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The lads who came were very professional,courteous and a credit to their company, the quote I got is exactly what I paid. I would recommend and use this company again
Stephen L.11 February 2025 · Google review
Both Cameron and James did a very good job sorting out the job needed, very professional would use and recommend again.
Andrew28 March 2025 · Google review
Great service the 2 lads that came where brilliant would use the rubbish removers defo again and will recommend them to any one looking for help thanks lads
Terry B.6 December 2024 · Google review
Pendle Rubbish collections can be a significant logistical challenge, especially given the steep streets and narrow back alleys that characterise towns like Colne and Nelson. However, at The Rubbish Removers Ltd, we provide a fast, professional alternative to traditional skip hire that works around these local constraints. As a fully licensed upper-tier waste carrier (CBDU409710), we specialise in clearing unsightly piles of waste, garden refuse and DIY leftovers directly from your property. You never have to worry about permit fees or blocking the road.

Based in the North West and serving the wider region, we are a family-run business with over 25 years of experience in handling heavy lifting and waste disposal. Our uniformed teams are Which? Trusted Traders and members of the Trading Standards “Buy With Confidence” scheme, giving you complete peace of mind that your rubbish is being handled legally and ethically. Whether you need a pile of old decking removed from a terraced back yard or a garage cleared in Barrowford, we offer a seamless same-day service. So, call our team on 0161 339 7938 or WhatsApp us on 07802 860 731 for a free quote.
Skip Hire Alternative
In many parts of Pendle, hiring a skip is simply not feasible. The classic terraced streets in Nelson and Colne often have no front gardens, meaning a skip requires a council permit to sit on the road. This costs extra money and can cause friction with neighbours over parking spaces. However, our “Wait & Load” service removes this hassle entirely. Instead, we arrive, load the waste immediately and drive away, no permits, no blocked access and no stress!
We Sweep Up
Once our two-man team has loaded your rubbish, we sweep the area broom-clean. This is particularly useful for garden clearances or driveway projects where debris like soil or old timber can leave a mess behind. We ensure your property looks tidy the moment we leave.
Emergency Same-Day Response
If you have been let down by a collection or are dealing with fly-tipping on private land, speed is essential. For this reason, we operate as an “Emergency Service” for waste, often providing same-day collection availability. This is crucial for landlords or homeowners who need waste gone immediately to prevent it from attracting pests or further dumping.
100% Green Waste Recycled
For garden projects, we are committed to a greener future. We don’t just collect; we ensure that green waste, branches and bagged soil are diverted from landfill. As an ethical carrier, most of the waste we collect is recycled at licensed transfer stations, ensuring your garden refuse is processed responsibly.

| Feature | The Rubbish Removers | Skip Hire |
|---|---|---|
| Labour | We Load Everything (You point, we lift) | You Do All The Work (Heavy lifting required) |
| Permits | No Permit Needed (Wait & Load service) | £30-£50 Permit Fee (Plus waiting times) |
| Driveway | Safe (Rubber tyres, no damage) | Scratches/Cracks Paving (Heavy skips) |
| Speed | Gone in 60 Mins (Immediate removal) | Stuck on drive for weeks (Attracts neighbours’ waste) |
We handle a vast range of outdoor and heavy waste streams, ensuring your property is cleared efficiently:
We have refined our process to be as simple and transparent as possible for our customers:
Firstly, give us a call, fill in our contact form, or WhatsApp a photo of the pile to 07802 860 731. In most cases, we can give a free quote directly from a photo.
Next, our uniformed team arrives within a specific time window. Then, we bring shovels, brooms, and heavy-duty bags to clear the lot efficiently.
After that, once the bulk of the rubbish is loaded, we sweep the area clean, ensuring no loose nails, glass, or debris remain on your driveway or garden path.
Finally, you receive a digital Waste Transfer Note instantly via email. You have clear proof that the waste has been disposed of legally at a registered facility.
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, with us, you only pay for the space you use.
Get a Firm Price: Send a photo of your pile to 07802 860 731 for an instant estimate.
Back Yard Clearance in Colne
We cleared a large pile of renovation debris and old furniture from a terraced property. Using our “Wait & Load” service, we parked temporarily at the end of the cobbled back street. We avoided the need to block the narrow access lane with a skip.
Fly-Tipping Removal in Nelson
A landlord contacted us regarding bags of rubbish dumped in a rear alleyway. Immediately, our team arrived the same day, removed the hazardous waste, and swept the area to prevent further dumping. We provided a full Waste Transfer Note for the owner’s records.
Garden Waste in Barrowford
We removed tonnes of soil and old turf from a landscaping project at a semi-detached home. Since the customer had no driveway, a skip was impossible. Our team hand-balled the waste into the van and swept the pavement clean afterwards.

We cover the entire borough of Pendle and the immediate surrounding districts, providing reliable local coverage to:
Do you take soil, rubble and bricks?
Yes, we do. We are fully equipped to handle heavy “inert waste” like bagged soil and rubble. Because we charge by volume and weight, we can often work out cheaper and easier than a skip, especially given the strict weight limits some skip companies impose. We do all the shovelling for you.
Do you dismantle sheds or garden structures?
Absolutely. Our teams carry tools to dismantle rotten sheds, greenhouses, and old decking. We handle the removal of the wood, felt, and glass safely. We advise letting us know in advance so we can allocate the right amount of time for the dismantling work.
Will you clean up the mess afterwards?
Yes. “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 ensure the area is left broom-clean. We treat your property with respect, ensuring we leave it tidier than we found it.
Will the local council take my DIY/Garden waste?
Most council collections have strict limits. They often charge for garden waste collection and typically refuse construction waste like rubble, soil, or plasterboard. Bulky collection services can also be slow, with slots booking up weeks in advance. We fill the gap by taking everything, including DIY waste, usually within 24 hours.
Can you collect from properties with difficult access in Pendle?
Yes. We know the local area well, including the steep hills and cobbled back streets common in East Lancashire. Our vans are more manoeuvrable than large skip wagons, allowing us to access rear alleys and tight lanes in towns like Colne and Nelson where a skip simply wouldn’t fit.
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 as much of it as possible is recycled & diverted from landfill. All of our staff are professional, friendly and very reliable.
The Rubbish Removers have been established for over 25 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.
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