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Recent Waste Collection & Disposal reviews

Great communication

Need bulky waste taking to the recycling centre

£15

Great service

Bulky waste collection

£80

Michael is professional and fast. Arrive on time, super polite, professional and nice guy. Finished the job, manage to help as much as he can. Will use him in the future for sure!

Waste collection

£80

Soufiane is charming. He arrived on time, completed the task quickly and diligently and communicated clearly. Thank you Soufiane!

Removal of sofa and some garden/building waste

£75

Reliable service, many thanks for helping.

Collect garden waste

£80

Amazing communication, easy swift process - thanks again Munir!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Garden waste and gym Matt removal to tip

£50

What's the average cost of a waste collector

£50 - £110

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£50

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£72

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£110

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Why hire a waste collection & disposal expert through Airtasker?

Proper waste disposal requires more than simply tossing everything into one bin. Carelessly handling your rubbish can harm the environment and pose health risks. For instance, your old batteries and leftover cleaners can pollute soil and seep into the groundwater. Organic waste left to decompose attracts pests and rodents, which can spread disease. More importantly, throwing away reusable items is a waste of valuable resources!

If you need to clear out home or office waste but lack time for thorough sorting, you can reap more benefits by hiring an established waste collection and disposal service. Can’t find a reliable and affordable waste disposal near you? Make the experience a lot smoother by posting on Airtasker to connect with top-rated collectors! Review their profiles, see customer reviews, and compare quotes from qualified Taskers. You can even arrange same-day waste collection and disposal services, depending on your Tasker’s availability!

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Top Waste Collection & Disposal related questions

Taskers are equipped to tackle recyclable materials such as paper, cardboard, glass, and metal. They can also manage bulky waste items such as tyres, carpets, and large household items.

Your Tasker can handle anything from small amounts of waste, like a single bag of food scraps, to larger loads that require a ute for hauling. Provide these specifics in your Airtasker listing to hire waste collectors with the appropriate vehicles and equipment for the job.

Check their experience in handling construction debris, which can be verified through their past task history and customer reviews. Look for Taskers with the necessary equipment, such as trucks or utes, that are suitable for transporting bulky materials like concrete or bricks. Also, make sure that Taskers understand local regulations and disposal requirements for construction waste.

You can typically book a waste collection and disposal service within minutes, depending on the availability of qualified Taskers. You can even schedule same-day collection.

Waste collection specialists typically take waste to recycling facilities, landfills, or incineration plants. Some types of waste, like food waste and garden waste, can be processed into compost. There are also specific facilities for e-waste. The destination depends on the type of waste being collected. 

Typically, furniture removal is booked as a separate service, which you can also find on Airtasker. However, you may request a custom service from your waste collection specialist to include furniture removal if they can accommodate it. 

Unfortunately, no. Disposing of hazardous waste such as asbestos, chemicals, gases, pesticides, and paint is typically restricted to authorities in many countries. These substances pose serious threats to public health and the environment. Some are highly reactive and can even cause fires, explosions, or corrosion of metals. For safe and proper disposal, contact a hazardous waste processing facility specialising in these materials.

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What do waste collection & disposal services include?

Waste can create substantial sanitation issues. Beyond the unpleasant odours and unsightly mess, it can lead to serious health risks if not properly managed. With Airtasker, you can easily access affordable and dependable waste collection services. Get acquainted with experts in household, garden, or building waste disposal near you who have the skills and equipment to tackle the rubbish you've gathered.


Learn more about the services you can request:


Household waste collection

Residential waste can accumulate from daily activities quite fast. Keep your home neat and well-maintained by getting regularly serviced for household waste disposal near you. Waste collectors can remove general rubbish such as plastic packaging, old car tyres, broken furniture, outdated clothing, and other worn-out items. They also accept recyclables, including paper, cardboard, glass bottles, and metal cans.


If you require assistance with disposing of old furniture, mattresses, or appliances like fridges and washing machines, Airtasker can connect you with specialised removal experts available to help.


Garden waste collection

Need a hand with tidying up your garden or clearing debris after a storm? Book a local garden waste removal service to keep your garden healthy and free from pests. Waste collectors can take care of green waste like grass cuttings, leaves, hedge trimmings, weeds, and dead plants. They also address larger items such as tree stumps, logs, and big branches. 


If you prefer exploring a greener alternative to simply sending your garden waste to the dump, hire Taskers who can turn it into compost or mulch.


Food waste disposal

Improper disposal of organic kitchen waste not only leads to odour issues and pest infestations. It also contributes to harmful greenhouse gases. Prevent these problems by enlisting waste disposal near you to transport your waste to a local food recycling centre. Waste collectors can gather kitchen scraps such as vegetable peelings and fruit leftovers, and manage items like expired food, uneaten meals, and spoiled groceries. They also accept compostable materials like eggshells, tea bags, and coffee grounds responsibly.


Commercial waste collection

When it comes to offices, retail stores, and other commercial spaces, waste can quickly build up. Connect with waste management services to keep your workplace clutter-free. They handle office waste like paper, cardboard, and packaging materials, as well as electronic waste such as computers and printers. Once you've cleared out, enhance your workspace even further by booking a cleaning service via Airtasker.


Building waste disposal

If you've just finished a building or renovation project, consider booking a building waste disposal near you to swiftly clear your space. This service covers the removal of materials like concrete, bricks, wood, and metal scraps. Specialists aim to ensure the construction sites remain tidy and safe, disposing of materials per environmental guidelines.

Recent Waste Collection & Disposal tasks

Moving 8-10 bulky waste items and rubbish

£50

Birmingham, West Midlands, B1

10th Dec 2025

I want to arrange a bulky waste items collection upto 8-10 bulky waste items (or rubbish bags mixed) so a big van would be ideal includes mattresses and drawer and bed frame, a chair and bin bags, a large desk unit

2 large boxes and green waste

£50

Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

10th Dec 2025

Duvet, recycling items, card boards and green waste Pickup location: Back of Avon, Gloucestershire, GL20 , England Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Collection of Garden waste - bags of leaves and twigs

£100

Ealing, Greater London

9th Dec 2025

Garden waste clearance. Most of the waste (twigs, branches, and other debris) has been bagged up and is ready for collection/disposal.

Waste disposal - skirting boards, one pallet, and a microwave

£100

Tavern Quay, Greater London

8th Dec 2025

We have some large pieces of skirting, a pallet and a microwave that need disposing. Some of the skirting is mouldy, but some could probably be repurposed wood for other projects. Must have a license to dispose in Southwark, we can cut the skirting down if it's too big

Very friendly and efficient waste disposal

Rubbish and garden waste removal

£100

Gallows Corner, Greater London

8th Dec 2025

Garden waste Black bags filled with clothes Broken travel boxes General garden rubbish clearance Everything to be removed will be in the back garden accessible by car /van

Waste collection

£25

Hounslow, Greater London, TW3

7th Dec 2025

I have a lot of trash that needs collecting. I want to empty my wheelie bins completely, but keep the bins themselves. The rubbish includes old mirror and cupboard doors, plus all the general waste currently filling the bins. Plus a shed full of old rubbish like a mattress.

Very happy with nazir, Fantastic job! He cleared that huge garden waste in no time and kept me updated every step of the way. Thank you Nazir!

Very large rubble bag (like a Hippo Waste bag) collecting

£50

Shelthorpe, Leicestershire

6th Dec 2025

Remove large rubble sack

Waste collection of sofa

£40

Denmark Hill, Greater London, SE5

6th Dec 2025

Remove sofa. The sofa in the picture will be broken into four smaller pieces for easier collection

Really nice chap, very good price compared to others and got the job done.

Waste collection

£200

North Kensington, Greater London, W10

21st Nov 2025

Super king bed and some rubbish

Soufiane was great, very helpful, on time and polite! We’d definitely use him again

Removal of sofa and some garden/building waste

£75

Tottenham, Greater London, N15

21st Nov 2025

rubbish collection, either today or tomorrow. To collect: 1 sofa, and some assorted garden/building waste. Mainly in bags/small boxes. Nothing particularly heavy- some pieces of timber, a few extra tiles etc. See attached pictures. The waste is piled on a wooden planter, so is less overall volume than it appears. Waste is piled in a front garden, and I'd expect could be loaded by 2 people in 5 minutes or less

Soufiane is charming. He arrived on time, completed the task quickly and diligently and communicated clearly. Thank you Soufiane!

Need some garden waste removed to the dump

£50

East Ham, Greater London, E6

17th Nov 2025

I need a mound of clippings, leaves, and garden waste packed into bags or other suitable container and removed from my back garden. quantity is maybe 6-7 ikea bags filled.

Great first AirTasker task. The bar has been set high by Alison. Clear communication on expectations and what would be delivered. Organised and worked cleanly. Super satisfied with the result. Thank you!

Waste disposal

£100

Caversham Heights, Berkshire

8th Nov 2025

Need to dispose of some waste. Comprises of cardboard boxes and packaging , old chair and other bits

Punctual and efficient

Garden waste removal

£30

Islands Common, Cambridgeshire

8th Nov 2025

I have about two green bins worth of garden waste that needs removing. It’s not currently in bags, but I can bag it if needed.

Matt was excellent! Great at communicating, came when he agreed, and did exactly what I needed done!

Household Waste Removal St Albans

£60

St Albans, Hertfordshire

29th Oct 2025

6 bin bags, some cardboard and polystyrene. We don't have a car so we need someone to take it to the tip.

Great help, thank you! Would hire again.

Collect Garden Waste

£50

Barnsbury, Greater London, N1

24th Oct 2025

To collect a pile of slim branches from our front garden

Cristian was timely (the same evening) and very efficient. Let me know punctuality and travelled a long way to do it!

Bulky waste collection (storage heater x 2)

£50

Isle Of Dogs, Greater London

22nd Oct 2025

Collect and dispose of 2x storage heaters. Bricks have already been removed and storage heaters taken apart - so they’re easy to dispose of

Cristian was a great help! Arrived on time and with tools to complete the job. Left everything very clean!

Waste Disposal: Rug and bed frame

£30

New Cross, Greater London

14th Oct 2025

I have a rug (about 5ft6in long) and a dismantled double bed frame (sawn apart in five bin bags) that need disposing of.

Great speedy offer, good communication and took the waste the next day.

Garden waste removal.

£90

Park End, Gloucestershire

13th Oct 2025

3 big full bags (500L plus) of garden wastes to be removed from garden and bin it properly. 1- The job is to take those three bags and bin it. 2- I will need those bags back. 3- 2 bags of size 500L and 1 bag more than that. Thank you

Nice work and happy with his work.

Garden waste removal

£30

West Dulwich, Greater London

12th Oct 2025

10 black bin bags of garden waste to be removed , all containing weeds that have been pulled out.

Great communication from Lewis, turned up on time given it was a short notice job. Very friendly, reliable and professional :)

Bulky Waste Collection - Rubbish Pickup

£20

Burnt Oak, Greater London, HA8

8th Oct 2025

🪚 Leftover materials from light room renovation to be collected. 🏡 Elderly occupant’s house – please be respectful and considerate at all times. 🚛 Driveway access available for convenient loading. 🧱 No hazardous materials included in the waste. 🧹 Clean-up required – the area should be left completely clear of rubbish and swept where necessary after all bulk waste has been placed on the removal van. 🕒 Flexible timing – collection can take place at any time convenient to the contractor. ✅ There might be a mattress and blind, no picture yet. Thank you.

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