Your Job – Household Waste Removal

This page is for customers who want particular items removed, whether that is one bulky item or several loads of mixed household waste. For a general description of the service, see our Household Waste Removal page.

What helps us price it properly

• A list or photographs. A clear picture of what is going saves guesswork.
• The number and size of the items. One sofa and ten bags are very different jobs from ten sofas.
• Where they are in the property. A room by the front door is quick; an upstairs bedroom or a back garden is not.
• The route to the van. Whether there are steps, narrow doors or a long carry. See Your Job – House Clearance for how parking and carry distance change the time.

Items that affect disposal costs

Some items cost more to dispose of than others, even when they take up little space. Mattresses, fridges, freezers, old televisions and similar items are examples, because they cannot go in with the general load and need to be handled separately. Two loads of the same size can therefore cost different amounts, depending on what is in them. For more, see why disposal costs vary.

Furniture that needs dismantling

Wardrobes, beds and large units may not fit through doors or round corners, and have to be taken apart first. That adds time, so tell us if an item is built in, fixed to a wall or too big for the doorway.

Heavier than it looks

Boxes and bags can be much heavier than they look. Books, paper, tools, tiles and rubble can turn a small box into a hard lift. If you know a box or bag is heavy, tell us, so that we send enough people and plan the carry.

Reuse

Suitable items may go for reuse, where they are accepted. That keeps usable items out of the waste stream and reduces what has to be disposed of. See our charity donations.

Flag extra items before the collection

If more items are added after the quote, tell us before the collection. We need to allow for the vehicle space, the labour and the disposal. An item we know about is easy to plan for. An item that appears on the day may not fit in the load, or may have to be left for a second visit.

What the quote covers

The quote covers the items and access agreed. If the items change, or the access is different from what we were told, the price may change too.

What to tell us beforehand

• A list or photographs of everything to go
• How many items there are, and their size
• Where in the property they are
• Steps, narrow doors, stairs or a long carry to the van
• Anything that needs taking apart, or is much heavier than it looks
• Anything you want to keep, or may add later

Ready to go ahead?

Arrange a free survey or call us on 0151 733 3355. You can also go back to Your Job to see the other services.