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Recent Waste Collection & Disposal reviews

Great job, really helpful guy.

Take large bag of garden waste away

£50

Very polite a reliable guy!! Thanks for your help! Five stars!!

Garden waste removal (andAlso carpet and laminate)

£100

This man is dedicated! In pouring rain did an excellent job!

I need bulky waste collection

£350

Kay was very helpful and friendly. Would definitely hire him again if needed.

Garden waste removal

£39

Alex was very responsive and did a great job - I highly recommend his services!

I need green waste collection

£40

Too man and top job…. Really pleased and will for sure use again.

Garden Waste Removal

£150

What's the average cost of a waste collector

£50 - £110

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£50

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£75

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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

Garden waste removal

£200

Yardley Fields, West Midlands

5th Jul 2025

Have bulky waste in need of removal please. Old bathroom fixtures (bath, sink, shower) a tall fridge freezer, chest of drawers, old wooden fence panels and a few bits of hedge Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: No

Removal of garden chairs and wheelbarrow and garden waste

£5

Tooting Bec, Greater London, SW17

4th Jul 2025

Remove garden chairs, wheelbarrows, and everything in the corner. Trim overgrown parts and remove big pile garden waste. This is a quick recycling job in and out. Give me a quote for the full job. best would be Monday, but I can do any day at the cheapest.

Remove food waste bins

£50

Baldwins Hill, West Sussex

4th Jul 2025

Clearing and removal of 240L food waste bin contents

Around 15 general waste bags collecting

£60

Mitchell Hey, Greater Manchester

4th Jul 2025

Around 15bags of general waste needs collecting from my garden

Waste collection

£50

Hounslow West, Greater London

4th Jul 2025

some wood, a kids slide and swinging chair

Garden waste and furniture removal

£250

Whyteleafe, Surrey

4th Jul 2025

Small and large outdoor toys small patio table with chairs. Garden waste , bags tree reoid.old christmas tree broken marble table 6 seater

Garden waste

£50

New Town, West Yorkshire

4th Jul 2025

Waste removal sofa and laminate flooring Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: No

Waste Disposal

£100

Earlsfield, Greater London

4th Jul 2025

Need some garden waste and rubbish that has been left by previous people and built up.

Remove 3 piles of kitchen waste

£100

Bloomsbury, Greater London

26th Jun 2025

HAS TO BE DONE TODAY. DON’T BID IF YOU CAN’T DO TODAY! Please remove all items in the photos and dispose of them. It will take a van. Collection is WC1N 1BL Can be done after congestion time. There is a single yellow line out side of my building a few stairs up and then I am on a raised ground floor flat by the main door. I can help lift items outside.

Very friendly and did a great job

Waste disposal task - Cardboard boxes & Pallets

£150

Pentonville, Greater London

17th Jun 2025

We have a delivery arriving tomorrow (Tuesday) of two pallets worth of flyers to our storage unit near Kings Cross. We need someone to pick up, remove and dispose of all the old cardboard boxes and two wooden pallets. Please see attached image. There will be around 100 empty cardboard boxes and two large wooden pallets that need to be disposed of. You need to provide proof of correct disposal i.e. no fly tipping. We will have someone at the unit who can help you load. You will need a van - there is too much for a car.

Fantastic work! Went above and beyond to get the job done.

Bulk Waste Collection

£50

King's Heath, West Midlands

26th May 2025

Need for bulk waste to be collected from my property: x1 weights bench x1 Double/King Size Headboard x1 Wooden Table

Mohammed was super efficient both verbally and service-wise. He collected quite heavy bulk waste items from my brother’s property with such ease and speed. In my brother’s words: “Ye that was crazy watching it done so fast!” Thank you Mohammed!

Waste collection

£60

Caversham Heights, Berkshire

19th May 2025

Collection of some domestic waste - mainly cardboard and some pieces of wood and general rubbish

Very efficient service

Garden waste + shed scraps removal

£50

Sutton, Greater London, SM1

15th May 2025

Garden waste removal - 10-15 bags as shown in image Also we'd like to have someone to go through our shed and remove wood scraps

So impressed with Chris and his efforts in ensuring our needs are met. He went above and beyond and did an amazing job! Thank you so much again

Garden waste

£50

Archway, Greater London

20th Apr 2025

Remove between 9 to 15 bags of garden waste

Easy to comunicate, fast and reliable

Waste collection

£25

South Harrow, Greater London, HA2

16th Apr 2025

I have cooking pots, hoover, soil and extra waste needs to be collected from the garden.

such a lovely person very hard-working. He make sure everything was cleaned. Highly recommended differently will book again.

Garden Waste Clearance

£100

West Ham, Greater London, E15

14th Apr 2025

1 man and medium van needed for removal of garden waste from front garden. Mostly cuttings and of leaves bagged up in waste bags, Not too much. Should only take 1 man half hour to load into a van as there isn't anything heavy.

Matthew was professional and got the job done fast. Would definitely recommend

Garden waste

£50

Hounslow, Greater London, TW3

12th Apr 2025

I need to remove my garden waste one bar bar. Few carpet pieces one drum and small bits like pot

Thank you soo.much very punctual.

Removal of Miscellaneous Building Waste

£50

Lampton, Greater London

6th Apr 2025

Hello, I require assistance with the removal and disposal of some leftover building waste from my property. The items include: • Two small metal gates • Assorted pieces of wood • Various other small metal and building material offcuts The total amount is relatively modest and not substantial enough to justify hiring a skip. The items are ready for collection and can be accessed easily. Please bring an appropriate vehicle for removal. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you.

Michael arrived on time and proved to be reliable from the beginning. He worked efficiently and completed the task as request. He also offered to take additional material for an additional charge which was very helpful to us.

Remove ~16 green waste bags

£40

The Burroughs, Greater London

3rd Feb 2025

Remove these ~16 bags of green waste (weeds). Not heavy. Loosely packed.

Good job well done thank you

Garden and household waste clearance ASAP

£250

Hale, Kent

21st Jan 2025

About 60/80 black bags and some kitchen cabinets. Half a house renovation. Should fit in a large skip or a ford tipper type truck.

Joshua did an amazing job! I can’t thank him enough. Excellent communication and a friendly guy. Highly recommended..!