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Recent Rubbish Removal reviews in City of Edinburgh

Ian and his pal arrived on time and heavy lifted a lot of stuff. Strong men, very fast and courteous. When they accidentally knocked a flask of tea over, they mopped the floor immediately for me.

Heavy lifting some stuff from ground to first floor

£100

I was very happy with James C. He was easy to coordinate with, on time, fast and helpful. Recommended 100%.

3 suitcases

£30

Insanely incredible experience, super helpful and so so kind! I wanted to tip but the system was crashing but I cannot express how amazing he was!

Remove large number of cardboard boxes

£50

Ian was very helpful and put my boxes exactly when I wanted them, would definitely recommend him.

Lift boxes upstairs

£50

Very professional and helpful. Good job! I love the bed!

Help move the double bed parcel and assemble it.

£60

Arrived as planned and completed job

Move Xtrainer

£60

What's the average cost of Rubbish Removals in City of Edinburgh

£50 - £105

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£50

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£60

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£105

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Recent Cardboard Removal reviews in City of Edinburgh

Daud. Is a lovely, kind trustworthy and efficient person . 5 stars

Cardboard removal

£30

Insanely incredible experience, super helpful and so so kind! I wanted to tip but the system was crashing but I cannot express how amazing he was!

Remove large number of cardboard boxes

£50

Friendly, efficient and got the job done even though it ended up taking two trips! Recommend 😊

Take cardboard from move to recycling centre

£100

What's the average cost of a Cardboard Removal expert in City of Edinburgh

£47 - £70

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£47

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£55

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£70

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What does rubbish removal include?

Many people hire removal specialists to collect dry items that are difficult to dispose of, such as old furniture, e-waste, garden waste, and construction debris. Taskers can pick up your items and transport them to the nearest charity or recycling centre, helping you quickly clear your space and make room for new changes.


Whether you need to clear out a home, office or other establishment, rubbish removal specialists have the expertise to handle any request. Here are some rubbish removal services you can book on Airtasker.


Household rubbish removal

From collecting large collect furniture like sofas and mattresses to simpler tasks such as disposing of large piles of scrap paper, removal specialists can handle any household waste or items you no longer need. If you require more than household clearance services, book cleaning services on Airtasker to take decluttering a step further. If you’re moving, you can also hire a man with a van to help you.


Building rubbish removal

If you are preparing a commercial area for renovation or need to egress or office relocation, get experts to handle building rubbish removal. Taskers can work on any task for your office clearance efforts, whether you need assistance emptying desk bins and shelves or collecting computers, printers and large furniture for donation or recycling. You can also book a cleaning service specifically for your office.


Garden rubbish removal

Whether you’re cleaning up after a storm or even starting a landscaping project, count on removal experts to lend a hand. You can have them load grass clippings, leaves, dirt, branches, weeds and removed concrete into a ute, truck, or trailer. Afterwards, they can transport everything to the dump for sorting and disposal. Your Tasker can also ensure your garden waste gets repurposed into compost or mulch! 


By using Airtasker, you have access to other affordable garden services such as lawn maintenance and treatment, landscape design, land clearing or sprinkler system installation.


Construction rubbish removal

Just completed a construction project at home? If you need to clear out the area swiftly and thoroughly, hire Taskers to assist you with disposing of bricks, scrap metal and other types of building rubbish removal. With a construction rubbish removal expert, you can ensure the safe and proper disposal of debris and materials at the appropriate facility.


White goods removal

Removing white goods usually starts with Taskers uninstalling the items from their current location and preparing them for the actual removal. If you’re unaware, each appliance may require specific steps, making the process different for all. For example, washing machines need their tubs cleaned to remove residue, while refrigerators should be defrosted. Dishwashers need their water lines inspected.


If you only need individual items removed, such as your hot tub or fridge, book them as separate services instead. Otherwise, a general white goods removal expert can handle removal needs for multiple items.

Recent Rubbish Removal tasks in City of Edinburgh

Dismantle a shed

£150

Pilton, City of Edinburgh

15th May 2026

Stuffs on the garden shed Pickup location: East Pilton, Midlothian, EH5 2, Scotland Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Moving some desks from grnd floor to 1st floor of office

£150

South Gyle, City of Edinburgh

14th May 2026

CHANGE OF DATE - I can confirm this on Monday 3 desks 1 table chairs small cupboard there is a lift in the building Pickup location: Gogar, Midlothian, EH12 , Scotland Drop-off location: Gogar, Midlothian, EH12 , Scotland Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Bringing furniture from Edinburgh to London

£100

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH1

14th May 2026

Looking for someone driving a van from Edinburgh/East Lothian area to London, in the next few months, who can bring two 'Barcelona' chairs Can arrange to meet somewhere in London - doesnt need to be door to door

Sofa 3 seater

£35

Granton, City of Edinburgh

14th May 2026

Sofa 3 seater Pickup location: Pilton, Midlothian, EH5 1, Scotland Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Sofa removal

£50

Churchhill, City of Edinburgh

10th May 2026

2x 2 seater sofas Pickup location: Merchiston, Midlothian, EH10 , Scotland Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

I need a van to move a flat plinth- 5mins (160cm x 160cm x 6cm)

£50

West End, City of Edinburgh

10th May 2026

A flat 12mm MDF plinth (160cm x 160cm x 6cm) Pickup location: Haymarket, Midlothian, EH3 7, Scotland Drop-off location: New Town, Midlothian, EH2 2, Scotland Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Move a sofa

£30

Lochend, City of Edinburgh

9th May 2026

Single Sofa, 2 Meter long. I can be present, it's only 6 minute drive from my address but I don't own a van. At pick up it's up a single set of stairs (first floor flat) I can help with My and my Partner can lift the sofa downstairs if needed. Delivered to ground floor Pickup location: Restalrig, Midlothian, EH7 6, Scotland Drop-off location: Willowbrae, Midlothian, EH8 7, Scotland Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Help move my sofa to another room

£40

Sunnybank, City of Edinburgh

7th May 2026

To move a sofa from a room to another

Garden waste disposal

£40

Queensferry, City of Edinburgh

6th May 2026

1000L Bulk bag of old garden soil and stones to remove

Help move items to van

£50

Stockbridge, City of Edinburgh

3rd May 2026

Washing machine, fridge freezer, cooker, sofa are the biggest items, the rest are boxes etc... Pickup location: Comely Bank, Midlothian, EH4 1, Scotland Removals size: Apartment Stairs: At pickup

Help collect & deliver a drop leaf table from N. Berwick to Edinburgh

£50

Canongate, City of Edinburgh

2nd May 2026

Hello, I would like help with collecting a fairly compact drop-leaf table from North Berwick and delivering it to Edinburgh (Hillside) before or by Tuesday May 5th. Many thanks!

Drive my boxes from one flat to another

£150

Marchmont, City of Edinburgh

29th Apr 2026

I have maybe 20 boxes/ bags of my and my flatmates university belongings to move from our current flat on Melville Terrace to a new one on Broughton Street. We can do the lifting up and down stairs myself, just need the stuff transported.

Swap 2 sofas between 2 flats 10 min drive

£80

Comely Bank, City of Edinburgh

29th Apr 2026

Take 1 sofa to a flat and then take back a replacement sofa and arm chair. Especially swapping 2 sofas and one armchair between 2 flats both on 2nd floor 10 minute drive from one another. 3 adults can help with lifting up and down the stairs.

Clear rubbish bulky items from three separate areas in the house

£500

Dumbiedykes, City of Edinburgh

29th Apr 2026

need to clear a lot of rubbish including furniture from 3 separate areas in the house

Help move my plants to Ipswich

£180

Tollcross, City of Edinburgh

26th Apr 2026

I need to move my plants from Edinburgh to Ipswich. It’s just a few plants and they are a bit big: 1 Alocasia, 1 cactus, 1 small authurium, potentially 1 monstera. Cheers.

Need moving sofa bed, dining table, two door wardrobe

£200

Bruntsfield, City of Edinburgh

22nd Apr 2026

I need moving sofa bed, dinning table, some moving boxes ( around 20) We can help carrying the stuff

Someone with a van to pick up a bed frame

£50

Musselburgh, East Lothian

22nd Apr 2026

One double Bed frame Pickup location: Musselburgh, Midlothian, EH21 , Scotland Drop-off location: Pilrig, Midlothian, EH6 5, Scotland Removals size: A few items Stairs: At delivery

Move 10 heavy boxes from 2nd floor flat to hallway attic (ladder).

£150

South Leith, City of Edinburgh

19th Apr 2026

Hi, I'm looking for two strong, physically capable people for a heavy internal move at my flat in Leith (EH6). No van required — everything stays within the building. The job: Move approx. 10 large, heavy boxes (books/CDs — quite dense/heavy) from my mezzanine to shared attic storage. Access / route (important): Second-floor walk-up (no lift) Internal stairs up to mezzanine (to collect boxes) Back down to main level Short distance along shared hallway Final access via pull-down attic ladder Important: You must be comfortable carrying heavy boxes on stairs and up a pull-down attic ladder. Please confirm this when replying. Requirements: Two people required (not a one-person job) Physically strong and experienced with heavy lifting Careful handling essential — archival and irreplaceable materials Timing: Approx. 2–3 hours Preferred: Afternoon (after 12pm) on Thu 30 April or Fri 1 May Location: Leith, Edinburgh EH6 (full address provided on booking; standard street access) Please confirm: You can provide two people Your total hourly rate (for both people) Your availability on the dates above That you're comfortable with the attic ladder access Many thanks, Melissa

Neeraj and his friend were fantastic. And so fast! We had a lot of heavy boxes to go downstairs and then up a ladder into an attic, and they handled it with ease.

Move my stuff

£40

Wester Hailes, City of Edinburgh

18th Apr 2026

3-4 suitcases, a desk, an air fryer, a few bags of clothes (vaccum sucked so very thin) and a monitor Pickup location: The Calders, Midlothian, EH11 , Scotland Drop-off location: Quarryholes, Midlothian, EH6 8, Scotland Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Please help me collect a mattress!

£30

Sighthill, City of Edinburgh

20th Feb 2026

Just need a double mattress collected and delivered to my apartment. I can help bring upstairs! Any help would be greatly appreciated! Pickup location: Edinburgh Park, Midlothian, EH12 , Scotland Drop-off location: Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart Scotland, United Kingdom Removals size: A few items Stairs: At delivery

Gemz was so helpful and made a very awkward and tedious task a breeze! Thank you again!

Recent Cardboard Removal tasks in City of Edinburgh

Take away sofas, bedframes, mattresses, chest drawers, and cardboard.

£100

St Leonard's, City of Edinburgh

26th Mar 2026

I need help moving to the dump or recycling some furniture such as bedframes, mattresses, drawers, and some other things. I am on a 4th floor so will need help with taking them down.

Take cardboard from move to recycling centre

£100

Carrick Knowe, City of Edinburgh

28th Feb 2026

We've just finished moving in and we've got ~50 cardboard boxes that need to be taken to the recycling centre, but we don't yet have a car. There's ~6 black bin bags of rubbish to take too. Thanks!

Friendly, efficient and got the job done even though it ended up taking two trips! Recommend 😊

Need help to remove 45+ mid-to-large-sized cardboard carton boxes

£30

Oxgangs, City of Edinburgh

26th Oct 2023

I just moved in and with 45+ mid-to-large-sized cardboard carton boxes occupying half of my garden shed. I need help to remove it. Please send me a quote. - Due date: Flexible

Cardboard removal

£30

Newington, City of Edinburgh

12th Jul 2023

Cardboard boxes removal and disposal from moving home - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 13 July 2023

Daud. Is a lovely, kind trustworthy and efficient person . 5 stars

Remove large number of cardboard boxes

£50

The Gyle, City of Edinburgh

22nd May 2023

We have a lot of boxes we need removed. About 40-50 - Due date: Flexible

Insanely incredible experience, super helpful and so so kind! I wanted to tip but the system was crashing but I cannot express how amazing he was!

Have a cupboard full of extra cardboard/packaging in need of removal

£5

Carrick Knowe, City of Edinburgh

26th Dec 2022

Moved recently and have an understairs cupboard full of old moving boxes/furniture boxes + non-cardboard packaging in need of disposal from a ground floor flat. - Due date: Flexible, price is negotiable

Pick up cardboard boxes

£20

West End, City of Edinburgh

2nd Dec 2022

I have a lot of boxes in the flat from recent moving. I would need someone to pick them up and dispose of - Due date: Before Saturday, 3 December 2022

Cardboard Waste Collection

£50

Fairmilehead, City of Edinburgh

12th Nov 2022

I have moved to new house and would like to look for someone who can help collect the cardboard bard) around 80 cardboard) - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 16 November 2022

Cardboard removal

£35

Cleikimin, City of Edinburgh

15th Oct 2022

Hello, My partner and I have lots of cardboard boxes that need to be disposed of. We are currently dressing a 3 bedroom house. We need someone to take the boxes away please. The boxes range from small to Large. Thank you - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 16 October 2022

Removal of cardboard boxes

£10

Gorgie, City of Edinburgh

27th Sep 2022

Need to remove cardboard boxes - Due date: Flexible

Cardboard removal

£80

Stockbridge, City of Edinburgh

2nd Sep 2022

We have lots of card board and packing paper to get rid of. Needs pick up with large van. - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 5 September 2022

Cardboard removed

£40

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH1

19th Jul 2022

I have a large amount of cardboard boxes/packaging that I need recycled. Maybe 4 domestic recylcling wheelie bins full. - Due date: Flexible