For over 20 years, The Rubbish Removers Ltd has provided a reliable alternative to skip hire across Bolton. Because navigating the steep cobbled streets of Horwich and also the dense terraces of Farnworth often makes skip hire impossible, our mobile "Wait & Load" service solves this problem instantly.
As a fully insured, Environment Agency Licensed Waste Carrier (CBDU409710), we ensure your waste is handled legally, while achieving a 95% landfill diversion rate. Unlike council collections, our uniformed two-man teams enter your property to do all the heavy lifting and sweep up afterwards. Whether clearing renovation debris in Heaton or removing fly-tipping in Little Lever, we offer same-day collection, so you can avoid the hassle of permits. Therefore, call 0161 339 7938 today for a free quote.
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.
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Find Out MoreWe offer a wide selection of Waste Management Services within the Bolton 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.
ChristineProviding fast and efficient rubbish clearance in Bolton, The Rubbish Removers Ltd is your local, family-run alternative to expensive skips as well as slow council collections. As a fully insured, Environment Agency Licensed Waste Carrier (CBDU409710), Which Trusted Trader? and Trading Standards Approved, we serve homeowners and also businesses across Farnworth, Horwich and the wider Bolton borough, while committing to diverting 95% of waste from landfill.

Based locally with over 20 years of experience, our uniformed two-man teams handle all the heavy lifting and loading, so you don’t have to struggle with heavy bags or bulky items. Whether you need a pile of garden waste removed in Heaton or renovation debris cleared from a terraced property in Farnworth, we provide a seamless service, often including same-day collection.
Therefore, call our Head Office on 0161 339 7938 or 07802 860 731 for a free quote.
Managing waste in Bolton can be challenging. Because of steep cobbled roads in Horwich and dense terraced streets in Farnworth, skip hire is often impossible or requires expensive council permits. In addition, the local recycling centre at Raikes Lane has long queues and strict trade waste rules. Fortunately, we offer a hassle-free solution that bypasses these frustrations entirely.
Because our service is generally cheaper than a skip and requires no permit fees, our mobile vehicles can access narrow lanes and also steep driveways that heavy skip wagons cannot reach.
In addition, we don’t just remove the rubbish; we take the mess too. Afterwards, our team sweeps the area clean, leaving your driveway or garden spotless.
Furthermore, we act as an emergency service for waste. Therefore, if you have been let down by another company or need urgent fly-tipping prevention, we can often attend within 24 hours.
In addition, we are a Which? Trusted Trader and a Trading Standards “Buy With Confidence” member, ensuring you are protected from the risks of using unlicensed “man and van” operators.
| 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 – We use “Wait & Load”. | £30-£50 Permit Fee – Required for most terraced streets. |
| Driveway | Safe – Rubber tyred vans protect paving. | Risk of Damage – Heavy skips can crack driveways. |
| Speed | Gone in 60 Mins – Immediate removal. | Slow – Skips can sit on your drive for weeks. |
What We Take
We handle a vast range of waste types, including items that Bolton Council’s bulky waste collection often refuses, such as DIY rubble and fixtures.

We have refined our process to be as simple and transparent as possible.
1. Get a Quote
First, call us on 0161 339 7938 or you can also WhatsApp a photo of your rubbish pile to 07802 860 731 for an instant estimate.
2. Clearance
Next, our uniformed team arrives within your agreed time slot, bringing shovels, brooms and also heavy-duty bags to clear the lot efficiently.
3. Sweep Up
Afterwards, we sweep the area thoroughly. Whether it’s mud from a garden job or dust from a garage clearance, we leave the space tidy.
4. Disposal
You’ll then receive a digital Waste Transfer Note instantly, confirming your waste has been disposed of legally at a licensed recycling centre.
Our pricing is based on volume and weight, meaning you only ever pay for the space you fill. Unlike a skip, where you pay for fresh air if you don’t fill it, our flexible load sizes save you money.
From £80+VAT. Starting with the smallest option, this covers the equivalent of 10–15 bags. Additionally, it’s often cheaper and also faster than a council bulky collection for standalone items.
Next, roughly 20–30 bin bags can be removed, making it ideal for a dismantled 6×4 shed or a bathroom rip-out, including toilets, sinks and also tiles.
Furthermore, around 6 cubic yards (approximately 50–60 bags) are cleared. Comparable to a standard builders’ skip, this option comes without the hassle of permit fees.
Finally, 12–14 cubic yards (100+ bags) offers a large capacity, equivalent to roughly two standard 8-yard skips.
Get a Free Quote: Send a photo of your pile to 07802 860 731 and we will confirm the cost before we arrive.
Recently, we cleared plasterboard, bricks and old kitchen units from a terraced property. By using our “Wait & Load” service, we avoided the need for a road permit where a skip would not have been possible.
Similarly, a customer needed a garage cleared on a steep, cobbled street near the moors. Although a skip wagon couldn’t safely access the gradient, our Luton vans handled it easily, removing decades of clutter in under two hours.
Finally, we removed branches bagged soil and also old turf from a semi-detached property. In addition, we handled all the shovelling and sweeping, while diverting 100% of the green waste to a composting facility.

We cover the entire Metropolitan Borough of Bolton and also the immediate surrounding areas, ensuring rapid response times for all our local customers.
Do you take soil, rubble and bricks?
Yes. Unlike many standard man-and-van services, we are fully equipped to remove heavy inert waste. As a result, we charge by weight or volume, making us ideal for DIY clear-ups and bathroom renovations.
Do you dismantle sheds or garden structures?
Yes. In addition, our teams carry professional tools to dismantle rotten sheds, greenhouses and also decking. Importantly, we handle glass as well as timber safely, leaving the area completely clear.
Will you clean up the mess afterwards?
Absolutely. In fact, our “We Sweep Up” promise is central to our service. Before we leave, we ensure your driveway, patio or garden is broom-clean and also free of dust or debris.
Do I need a skip permit for Bolton?
Only if a skip is placed on the public highway. For example, Bolton Council enforces this strictly in terraced areas like Farnworth. However, our “Wait & Load” service keeps the vehicle attended at all times, so no permit is required.
Will Bolton Council take my DIY or garden waste?
Often, no. For instance, the council bulky service refuses fixtures, fittings as well as construction rubble. Furthermore, the Raikes Lane HWRC closely monitors trade waste and regularly suffers long queues. Instead, we remove everything in one visit, saving you time and hassle.
Can you collect from properties with difficult access in Bolton?
Yes. Because we know the local geography well, from Horwich’s steep gradients to Little Lever’s narrow back streets, our manoeuvrable vans can get closer than skip lorries, allowing for faster and safer loading.
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.