How The Rubbish Removers Can Remove Your Old Garden Shed

The Benefits of Removing an Old Garden Shed

Spring is just around the corner, and for many of us, that means it’s time to start thinking about sprucing up our garden. One thing that can often get in the way of creating the perfect outdoor space is an old garden shed that has seen better days. If you’re looking to reclaim your garden space and start fresh this spring, The Rubbish Removers are here to help. In this blog, we’ll be discussing the benefits of removing your old garden shed and how we can help you dispose of the waste in an ethical and environmentally friendly way.

Did you know that the UK generates around 4.5 million tonnes of wood waste every year? That’s a staggering amount, and unfortunately, much of it ends up in landfill sites where it can take years to decompose. Wood waste is a significant problem for the environment as it releases harmful greenhouse gases as it breaks down, contributing to climate change. Additionally, it’s also a waste of resources and can cost businesses and individuals money in disposal fees.

The Process of Recycling Scrap Wood in the UK

Thankfully, there are better ways to handle wood waste that protect the environment. Recycling scrap wood offers a smart and sustainable solution. You can recycle many types of wood waste, including pallets, construction timber, and old furniture. The process starts with collecting and sorting the wood, then processing it for reuse or safe disposal. Sorting plays a key role because it ensures the wood meets the right quality for recycling.

Across the UK, people now use innovative methods to recycle wood waste. For example, recycled wood becomes animal bedding, fuel, or bio-based products.These creative approaches cut down landfill waste and help build a cleaner, more sustainable future for everyone.

Benefits and Challenges of Recycling Scrap Wood

Recycling wood waste brings many benefits, like reducing landfill use, saving resources, and cutting carbon emissions.

By recycling, we can support a circular economy where waste becomes a valuable resource instead of a problem. However, recycling wood also comes with challenges. For example, we need better infrastructure, more investment, and strict quality control. Safe handling is equally important to protect workers and the environment. With the right effort and awareness, we can overcome these challenges and make wood recycling even more effective.

An overgrown, old shed in a garden
A cleared garden after a shed removal service

How We Can Help Remove Your Old Garden Shed

At The Rubbish Removers, we are committed to ethical recycling and a high level of customer service. We can help you dispose of your old garden shed in an environmentally friendly way, ensuring that the waste is recycled where possible. By using our services, you can be confident that your waste is disposed of legally and ethically, giving you peace of mind.

Removing your old garden shed is a great way to free up space and prepare for spring. However, it’s just as important to dispose of the waste responsibly. By recycling wood waste, we can reduce landfill use and build a more sustainable future together. At The Rubbish Removers, we make this process easy and ethical. Our team handles all the labour, so you don’t have to lift a thing. We always go the extra mile to ensure your shed removal is quick, tidy, and environmentally friendly. Contact us today to find out more about our services.

Get your Greater Manchester Garden Cleared in time for summer

Greater Manchester Garden ClearedAs the nights get lighter and the weather brightens up, there is no time like the present to get your Greater Manchester Garden Cleared in time for summer. If there is one thing the last 2 years have taught us, it is how to make the most of staying in. With the UK expecting one of the best summers on record and temperatures as high as 20C from next week, we have been inundated with calls to clear sheds, decking, rubbish and furniture from people’s gardens as they prepare for their first BBQ’s of the year. 

With over 20 years of experience, we confidently handle any garden clearance job. Whether you need a quick tidy-up, have overflowing bins, or want an old structure removed, we can help. We work fast to clear your waste, and our prices include all labour and waste transfer costs.

How do I clear my garden?

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Our Greater Manchester garden clearance service includes all labour and waste transfer costs. We handle the dirty work and heavy lifting, so you can relax and plan your new outdoor space. From a quick phone call, we can usually give you a clear idea of the cost. However, for more complex jobs, we may ask for photos.

Once we agree on a quote, our team arrives on your chosen date. They confirm what needs removing and then get to work clearing rubbish, waste, junk, furniture, and even sheds or greenhouses if needed.

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Established for over 20 years, The Rubbish Removers have wide experience in property clearance and waste removal. We can remove almost any type of garden waste except rooted plants, soil, and asbestos. Our dedicated teams work to a high standard and always treat your property with respect. We also dispose of all waste legally and responsibly, diverting more than 95% away from landfill.

How much does it cost to clear a garden in Greater Manchester? 

The price to have a Greater Manchester Garden Cleared is dependent on what is to be removed. Clearances vary considerably from a couple of bags of cuttings to full garden renovations. We can also dismantle structures such as sheds and greenhouses and uplift decking where required. Primarily, our prices are based on the volume and weight of waste to be disposed of. Other factors such as excessive labour and access restrictions can adjust this on some occasions. A final price will be agreed upon before any work commences unless the clearance is to be completed on a per load basis and this will be stated explicitly before work begins.  

Professional, Reliable and Ethical

Our services area includes, but it’s not exclusive to

Altrincham, Ancoats, Ashton-In-Makerfield, Ashton under Lyne, Atherton, Bolton, Bowdon, Bramhall, Bredbury, Bromley Cross, Bury, Chadderton, Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Denton, Didsbury, Droylsden, Dukinfield, Eccles, Failsworth, Farnworth, Flixton, Gatley, Gorton, Greenfield, Hale, Hazel Grove, Heywood, Hindley, Horwich, Hyde, Irlam, Lees, Leigh, Littleborough, Longsight, Manchester, Marple, Middleton, Mossley, Moston, Oldham, Poynton, Prestwich, Radcliffe, Ramsbottom, Reddish, Rochdale, Romiley, Royton, Sale, Salford, Salford Quays.Shaw, Stalybridge, Standish, Stockport, Stretford, Swinton, Timperley, Trafford, Tyldesley, Uppermill, Urmston, Walkden, Westhoughton, Whitefield, Whitworth, Wigan, Wilmslow, Withington, Worsley and Wythenshawe.

For more information about our services please do not hesitate to get in touch on 0161 339 7938. Alternatively, contact us via email at [email protected].

Garden Clearance Service

garden clearance serviceThe UK Government has released a roadmap out of the national lockdown. All being well, we will have outdoor gatherings of up to 6 people from March 29th. The Rubbish Removers’ garden clearance service is the perfect solution to clear and tidy your garden in time for warmer weather.

Is your garden in need of attention?

However wiith over 20 years of experience in the industry, we are confident we can handle your garden clearance, whatever we may face. Whether you require a general tidy up, have overflowing bins, or have an old dilapidated structure which you want to be removed. Furthermore we act fast to clear your waste and we include all labour and waste transfer costs in our prices. 

General Tidy-up.

Especially coming out of winter, gardens can begin to look tired and tatty. The Rubbish Removers can clear your garden of any rubbish, waste or junk you may have accumulated. Also we  include all labour and waste transfer costs in our prices and the waste we collect is disposed of legally and ethically. 

Garden Structures. 

We can dismantle, remove and dispose of your shed, summerhouse, greenhouse or gazebo. Our expert removal teams have a wealth of experience and always work to respect your property. Then, on completion, we sweep the area and leave it clean and tidy creating space for a new area to enjoy the sun. 

Green Waste.

Although we don’t cut trees or bushes ourselves, we do collect the waste left behind from the work. Whether you have bags of grass cuttings or large piles of branches, we can help. We clear all garden waste quickly and efficiently. Most importantly, we always dispose of everything ethically and responsibly.

Soil.

Unfortunately, we do not remove any soil due to the weight involved in this sort of clearance. for soil and earth, the best option is usually to hire a skip.

Asbestos.

If your garage or shed has an asbestos roof or insulation in the walls, this will need removing prior to our arrival.

Shed clearance

Garden Clearance

Finally after a year of lockdowns and closed venues, the silver lining of 2020 was the fantastic summer we experienced. Furthermore, with a bit of luck in the coming months, we will see the warm weather return. Following this combined with the lifting of the lockdown will mean only one thing – Garden parties! Our top tip is to act fast and beat the price hikes at the garden centres. Get in touch today and ask about our garden clearance service and you will have your garden fixed up and ready for summer in no time. 

Garden Clearance Service

Case Study: Garage Junk Clearance

Garage Clearance

Garages often turn into dumping grounds for old junk and waste. As clutter builds up, people usually forget what’s inside. After all, “out of sight, out of mind” rings true for many of us.

In this case, the customer had already sold the property. However, with completion due the next day, the buyer requested a full garage junk clearance. The customer had forgotten about the rubbish inside, and because they had already moved out, the job felt almost impossible.

The Rubbish Removers were on hand to help! 

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We collected the keys from the estate agent, cleared all the garage contents, and returned the keys promptly. We also sent photographs to the customer so the sale could go through without delay. The customer paid over the phone and received a full waste transfer note and invoice.

We completed the entire garage clearance within two and a half hours of the first call. Our team worked quickly, safely, and professionally to meet the urgent deadline.

In our industry, many clearances need fast action, and we work hard to meet every customer’s timescale. Most importantly, we NEVER let anyone down. We pride ourselves on being dependable, even when notice is short and pressure is high.

Additionally, we recycle as much waste as possible from every clearance. This garage job was no exception. We sorted the materials at a licensed recycling centre, ensuring items like metal, wood, and cardboard were processed responsibly. By choosing us, the customer not only avoided delays but also helped reduce the amount of rubbish sent to landfill.

If you need a garage junk clearance and want a professional rubbish removal company you can rely on, give us a call. You won’t regret it!

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