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Recent Rubbish Removal reviews in Lothian Edinburgh

Arrived as planned and completed job

Move Xtrainer

£60

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

Help move the double bed parcel and assemble it.

£60

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

Lift boxes upstairs

£50

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

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

3 suitcases

£30

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

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

£50 - £100

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£50

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£60

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£100

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Average reviews for Rubbish Removal Services in Lothian Edinburgh

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Best rated Cardboard Removal Experts near me

Recent Cardboard Removal reviews in Lothian Edinburgh

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

Cardboard removal

£30

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

Take cardboard from move to recycling centre

£100

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

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

£47 - £70

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£47

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£55

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£70

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Average reviews for Cardboard Removal Services in Lothian Edinburgh

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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 Lothian Edinburgh

Bed and mattress

£50

Craiglockhart, City of Edinburgh

18th Apr 2026

Ikea loft bed with desk and wardrobe Pickup location: Craiglockhart, Midlothian, EH14 , Scotland Drop-off location: Midlothian, EH14 , Scotland Removals size: A few items Stairs: At both places

Furniture uplift/disposal

£100

Thornville Terrace, City of Edinburgh

16th Apr 2026

A sofa (frame only) and 5 small to medium cabinets/drawers/coffee table

3 seater sofa bed removed to dump

£50

Dumbiedykes, City of Edinburgh

13th Apr 2026

IKEA sofa bed 151cm x 230cm x 66cm Pickup location: Southside, Midlothian, EH8 9, Scotland Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Move parcels in a van

£60

New Town, City of Edinburgh

13th Apr 2026

Large/heavy deliveries already boxed up ready for moving Pickup location: New Town, Midlothian, EH2 1, Scotland Drop-off location: Bellevue, Midlothian, EH7 4, Scotland Removals size: A few items Stairs: At delivery

10 medium boxes, a pc, pc monitor, and around 10 bags of clothes moved

£60

Saughton, City of Edinburgh

9th Apr 2026

Around 10 medium/small boxes. A pc. A 40 inch tv. A 20 inch pc monitor. Around 10 bags of clothes Pickup location: Saughton, Midlothian, EH11 , Scotland Drop-off location: Southside, Midlothian, EH9 2, Scotland Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Movinf contents of 1 bed flat

£100

St Leonard's, City of Edinburgh

8th Apr 2026

A clothes rail, tv stand, chest of drawers, and a few small and light storage cabinets. Boxes and bags of clothing and kitchen items. Pickup location: Prestonfield, Midlothian, EH16 , Scotland Drop-off location: Calton Hill, Midlothian, EH7 5, Scotland Removals size: Apartment Stairs: At both places

Moving house (no large furniture items)

£80

Abbeyhill, City of Edinburgh

8th Apr 2026

Hello, I am moving from one flat to another within the Leith area. I don’t have any large items of furniture, just a couple of boxes, a lot of stuff in bin bags and one desk and a small bench. Will likely fill up one small van!

Absolutely saved my move-in day, was available at super short notice and did an amazing job! Thanks so much!

Help move wardrobe

£20

Comely Bank, City of Edinburgh

7th Apr 2026

Moving a wardrobe to another room

Bathroom Delivery

£100

Pilrig, City of Edinburgh

5th Apr 2026

I have a kerbside bathroom delivery arriving tomorrow. There are a few heavy items in the delivery. Sink/toilet etc. the bath is acrylic. I’m looking for help to take the heavier items up to my 1st floor flat. Delivery is scheduled for 1017-1417.

Bathroom delivery

£100

Pilrig, City of Edinburgh

5th Apr 2026

I have a kerbside bathroom suite delivery. Look for someone to help take this to my 1st floor flat. There are some heavy items. Sink/toilet and shower screen. The bath is acrylic. I have a delivery time of 1017-1417

Move a sofa in about 15/20 min car journey

£40

Sighthill, City of Edinburgh

4th Apr 2026

Just one sofa that is split in two, I’ll help carry it from and into my flat if needed ☺️ Pickup location: The Calders, Midlothian, EH11 , Scotland Drop-off location: Polwarth, Midlothian, EH11 , Scotland Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Super lovely person, extreamly helpful! Would 100% recommend

Move from Edinburgh to Rosyth

£150

Portobello, City of Edinburgh

3rd Apr 2026

Need to move 2 bedroom flat, need someone with a van Pickup location: Portobello/Craigmillar Scotland, United Kingdom Drop-off location: Rosyth, Fife, KY11 , Scotland Removals size: Apartment Stairs: No

Move a large wardrobe upstairs

£50

Braepark, City of Edinburgh

3rd Apr 2026

Just moved house in Barnton - I'm looking for 2 people to help move a large wardrobe upstairs. The top and side parts come off, but it's still quite heavy so it would be a 2 person job.

Help me move my art

£30

St Leonard's, City of Edinburgh

2nd Apr 2026

a few boxes, several canvases and a suitcase Pickup location: Prestonfield, Midlothian, EH16 , Scotland Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Sofa picked up and dropped off

£30

Morningside, City of Edinburgh

31st Mar 2026

3 setter couch Pickup location: Morningside, City of Edinburgh, Scotland Drop-off location: Leith, Midlothian, EH6 6, Scotland Removals size: A few items Stairs: At both places

Help move furniture

£120

Pilton, City of Edinburgh

31st Mar 2026

Two two seater Bed Dressing table Freezer Chest of drawers

Collect sideboard move to different address

£50

Bilston, Midlothian

31st Mar 2026

Need large 100kg sideboard picked up and dropped off at new address

Help move a marble table top

£40

Stockbridge, City of Edinburgh

31st Mar 2026

Move a marble table top down a flight of stairs with the help of two others. 160cm width, weight is a bit of 100kg

Moving things from flat to storage unit

£70

Churchhill, City of Edinburgh

28th Mar 2026

Boxes, small table, sports equipment, shelves, tv Pickup location: Southside, Midlothian, EH10 , Scotland Drop-off location: Leith, Midlothian, EH6 7, Scotland Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Friendly, punctual, easy communication

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 Lothian 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