For businesses in West Lancashire, managing trade waste efficiently is essential for maintaining a professional image and operational compliance. The Rubbish Removers Ltd offers a superior alternative to traditional skip hire, providing rapid, licensed Trade Waste Collection across Ormskirk, Skelmersdale, and Burscough. Furthermore, our uniformed, two man teams handle everything from office clearances and shop refits to fly-tipping removal on industrial estates, ensuring your premises remain clutter-free.
Furthermore, we prioritize your legal Duty of Care, issuing instant Waste Transfer Notes (WTN) and VAT invoices for every collection to guarantee a full audit trail. Also with no permits required and a "Wait & Load" service that keeps loading bays clear, we are the trusted partner for local companies seeking reliable, eco-friendly waste disposal.
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 West Lancashire 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.
ChristineTrade Waste Collection in West Lancashire is a critical service for keeping local businesses compliant, clean, and operational without the headaches of managing commercial bins or skips. At The Rubbish Removers Ltd, we provide a fully licensed, professional solution for businesses across Ormskirk, Skelmersdale, and the surrounding rural districts, also ensuring that your office, retail unit, or industrial site remains clutter-free. Furthermore, as an Upper Tier Waste Carrier (License No. CBDU409710) with over 20 years of experience, we act as your compliant partner, handling everything from general office clearance to bulky trade waste with our uniformed, in-house teams.
We also understand that for businesses in West Lancashire, time is money, which is why we offer a rapid, reliable service that eliminates the need for unsightly skips blocking your loading bays or car parks. Therefore, whether you are managing a shop refit in Ormskirk town centre or clearing a warehouse on the Skelmersdale industrial estates, we provide instant digital paperwork and Waste Transfer Notes (WTN) to prove your legal Duty of Care. So call our North West Head Office today on 0161 339 7938 or 07802 860 731 to arrange a fast, efficient collection that keeps your business moving.

Managing commercial waste in West Lancashire presents unique challenges, from the tight, historic streets of market towns to the busy logistics of large industrial hubs. Therefore we have tailored our service to overcome these local hurdles efficiently.
Compliance First: We provide a full audit trail for every collection. This includes secure Commercial Waste Disposal and WEEE Recycling for obsolete IT equipment, ensuring your data and environmental obligations are met.
Minimal Disruption: We know that business doesn’t stop. We offer “Out-of-Hours Collections” and specific arrival windows to ensure we clear your waste without disrupting your staff or customers.
Dedicated Account Manager: For regular clients, we provide a single point of contact, so you always know who to speak to. As a result, bookings stay seamless, on schedule, and any changes can be arranged quickly and easily.
Relocation & Refurbishment Ready: If you are upgrading your premises or moving office, we clear old fit-outs rapidly. Our Man and Van Clearance teams do all the heavy lifting, removing old furniture and fittings so your contractors can start work immediately.
Accredited Trust: We are a Which? Trusted Trader and a Trading Standards “Buy With Confidence” member, giving you peace of mind that you are dealing with a reputable company.

Many businesses assume a skip is the only option, but for commercial sites in West Lancashire, our service is often faster, cheaper, and also safer.
| Feature | The Rubbish Removers | Commercial Skips |
|---|---|---|
| Access | City Centre/Loading Bay Ready (We wait & load) | Requires Private Land/Permit (Hard in town centres) |
| Labour | We Clear The Office (Our staff do the lifting) | Staff Must Load The Skip (Wasting paid hours) |
| Privacy | Secure Loading (Closed van protects data/brand) | Open Skip (Risk of data theft or fly-tipping) |
| Speed | Done in Hours (Site cleared same-day) | On Site for Days (Blocking access/parking) |
We are Environment Agency Registered to handle a vast range of non-hazardous commercial waste streams.

Office Waste: Desks, ergonomic chairs, filing cabinets, archive paper, and IT equipment (WEEE).
Trade & Construction: Builders’ waste, shop fitting debris, packaging materials, plasterboard, and also pallets.
Landlord & Retail: End-of-lease clearances, fly-tipping removal from private land, and retail packaging overflow.
We have also streamlined our process to ensure your waste is removed with zero stress, therefore allowing you to focus on running your business.
1. Audit: Contact us for a quick site visit or send a photo of the waste to 07802 860 731. We can therefore provide a fixed, transparent quote based on volume.
2. Schedule: We book a collection slot that suits your opening hours, even covordinating with site security or facility managers if required.
3. Clearance: Our professional, uniformed staff arrive and clear the site efficiently. We also sweep the area clean, removing any dust or debris created during the removal.
4. Paperwork: You receive an instant digital Waste Transfer Note (WTN) and VAT invoice via email, completing your compliance audit trail.
We operate a transparent pricing model where you only pay for the space you fill. This therefore makes us a cost effective Skip Hire Alternative, as you aren’t paying for “fresh air” in a half-empty skip.

SINGLE ITEM: Prices start from £80+VAT. Ideal for removing a single large photocopier, unwanted sofa, or commercial fridge.
QUARTER VAN LOAD: Roughly 2-3 cubic yards. So perfect for a small office tidy-up or clearing a storage cupboard.
HALF VAN LOAD: Roughly 6 cubic yards (approx. 50-60 bin bags). Also comparable to a standard builders’ skip, but without the permit fees or driveway damage.
FULL VAN LOAD: 12-14 cubic yards (100+ bin bags). Therefore equivalent to roughly 2 x standard 8-yard skips. Ideal for full office strip-outs or large-scale warehouse clearances.
Get a Firm Price: Send a photo of your pile to 07802 860 731 for an instant estimate.
We are active across the borough, helping businesses of all sizes manage their waste effectively.
We performed a “Wait & Load” clearance for a logistics company on the industrial estate. We removed 30 outdated desks and chairs quickly, therefore ensuring the loading bay remained clear for their delivery trucks.
A local retailer needed old shelving and packaging removed before a grand reopening. So navigating the pedestrian zones, our team utilized a morning slot to clear the waste without blocking the high street.
We assisted a rural business with clearing an old barn of accumulated trade waste. Our vehicles handled the narrow rural lanes easily, furthermore removing timber and old fencing that a skip wagon couldn’t reach.
We cleared a pile of dumped tyres and rubble from a private landlord’s access road, therefore restoring safe access to the property and also providing full evidence of legal disposal.
We cover the entire West Lancashire district and immediate surroundings, ensuring local businesses have access to premier waste removal services.
Q: Do you provide VAT invoices and Waste Transfer Notes? Yes. We understand that for businesses, paperwork is non-negotiable. Therefore, we provide instant digital VAT invoices and a formal Waste Transfer Note (WTN) for every collection, ensuring your audit trail is 100% complete and compliant with the Environment Agency.
Q: Can you take confidential waste or old computers? Yes. We offer secure disposal for office electronics. Our WEEE Recycling protocols ensure that hard drives, monitors, and base units are also handled correctly and diverted from landfill. For general archive paper, we also ensure it is transferred to licensed recycling facilities.
Q: Do you offer credit accounts for regular trade? Yes. For businesses with recurring waste needs, such as shopfitters or property managers, we offer dedicated account terms. You will have a named Account Manager to co ordinate your bookings and streamline your invoicing.
Q: Can I take trade waste to the local Household Waste Recycling Centre? No. Council tips in Lancashire are strictly for household waste only. They also utilize ANPR cameras and rigid permit systems to ban commercial vehicles and trade waste. Therefore, attempting to use these sites for business waste is illegal. So we offer the fully licensed, legal alternative.
Q: Do you cover industrial estates in West Lancashire? Yes. We frequently service the large industrial and distribution hubs around Skelmersdale (such as the M58 corridor) and Burscough. Our vehicles are equipped to handle large commercial loads, and our teams are also trained to work safely on busy logistics sites.
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.