FAQs Archive - London Rubbish Collections

Q: I can remove it myself, why would your company be any different?

You are right! You absolutely can! But why do people use us? Well, it's convenient and time saving. There is no hassle for you to twist and turn it out of the door, avoid injuries or get your hands dirty, oh and on the plus side you get to meet our great team! London Rubbish Removals are here to help!

Q: I no longer want my furniture, how can I get rid of it?

We can do that for you! London Rubbish Removals are a reputable waste clearance company, if it's recyclable, that's exactly where it's disposed of. Your sofa, our help, furniture gone. Should you wish to remove it yourself you would need to drive down to your Local Waste Recycling Centre, for household items. In other words, a tip!

Q: Can I call the council to remove my sofa?

It is worth noting that the waiting times and costs involved with bulky waste collection services vary from council to council. You may be eligible for a free collection if certain conditions are met.

Q: Who can I get to pick up my old furniture?

It's crucial to ensure that the person who takes away your old furniture is a registered waste carrier who provides you with a Waste Transfer Note when the items reach a waste transfer station. Otherwise, you might be contributing to the fly-tipping issue, and you may be held responsible.

Q: How much do you charge?

Each job is different, but we offer a quick quote service via WhatsApp - send in images of the rubbish that needs collecting and our team will get back to you qucikly.

Q: Do i need to prepare the rubbish before booking?

Not neccessarily, we have a team of guys that will make the process as easy as possible. We're able to send 1 person or may, depending on what is being collected.

Q: Do you recycle all of the rubbish that you collect?

Across London, we aim to recycle over 80% of waste that we collect - we're an environmentally approved waste carrier licence and are bound by regulations and self responsibility to ensure we and our customers look after the planet. We also aim to offset the carbon footprint emitted by our vehicles through schemes of planting new forestry.