Press and Media
About The Rubbish Removers
The Rubbish Removers is a fully licensed and insured waste removal company with over 25 years experience providing house clearances, bulky waste collections and commercial clearances across Greater Manchester and the surrounding areas. We have also been featured in the Press and Media for our commitment to a professional, reliable service and divert the vast majority of collected waste away from landfill through recycling and responsible disposal.
Areas we cover
We operate across:
- Greater Manchester
- Lancashire
- Cheshire
- Merseyside
- West Yorkshire
- South Yorkshire
- High Peak
If you are unsure whether we cover a specific area, contact us and we will confirm quickly.
Licences, compliance and safety
- Fully licensed and insured waste removal company
- Which? Trusted Trader accredited
- Long-standing member of Trading Standards Approved “Buy With Confidence” Scheme
- Health and safety is monitored by Peninsula
- Responsible disposal is central to how we operate, with a focus on recycling and recovery wherever possible
If you need confirmation of our compliance approach for a story, we can explain our process clearly and provide supporting details.
Key stats
- Family-run business, established for 25 years
- Over 800 5-star Google reviews
- Over 95% of waste diverted from landfill through recycling and recovery routes
- Typical operational volume: 5 to 10 collections per vehicle per day (varies by job size and location)
- Fully licensed and insured, Which? Trusted Trader accredited, and a long-standing member of Trading Standards Approved “Buy With Confidence”
If you need additional figures for an article (for example monthly job volumes or response times), tell us what you are covering and we will share what we can, accurately and with context.
How we handle waste
We collect and transport waste as a licensed operator and use appropriate disposal routes, prioritising recycling and recovery. We can talk through how collections are documented, how waste is separated in practice and what residents and businesses should look for when choosing a legitimate waste removal company.
Download media pack
Download media pack here
Includes high-resolution logo files, approved vehicle and team photos and a selection of non-identifiable before and after images suitable for publication.
Paste-ready quotes
- “Rogue waste carriers do not just undercut legitimate businesses, they often leave neighbourhoods dealing with the cost and impact of fly-tipping.”
- “Our focus is simple: turn up when we say we will, work safely, and divert as much waste as possible away from landfill.”
- “If a company will not provide clear details or paperwork, that is usually a red flag. A legitimate operator is happy to explain what happens to the waste.”
Topics we can comment on
We can provide fast, practical comment on:
- Fly-tipping and how it affects neighbourhoods and local authorities
- Bulky waste rules, common misconceptions and safe disposal
- Landlord and end-of-tenancy clearances
- Commercial clearances and keeping sites compliant
- Recycling, diversion from landfill and waste segregation
- How residents and businesses can spot rogue waste carriers
Press contact
Richard Walsh & Kane Johnson
Operations Directors
Phone: 0161 339 7938
Email: [email protected]
For urgent deadlines, call and we will respond quickly.