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Recent Rubbish Removal reviews in City of Edinburgh

Extremely efficient, communicative and considerate approach. Highly recommended. Would jump at the chance to use Don again.

15 mins lifting

£40

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

Nice guys, very efficient, nothing at all to fault and would definitely use again if need arises.

2 x 60kg cast iron radiators 700x350mm taken up two flights of stairs

£70

Highly recommended ! Nice and reliable person :)everything was on the time. I will definitely use the services again

Pick up book shelf from ikea and some small things

£25

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 City of Edinburgh

£40 - £100

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£40

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£59

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£100

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Average reviews for Rubbish Removal Services in City of 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.

Airtasker has over 26 rubbish removals in City of Edinburgh, with an average rating of 4.95 stars from 38 reviews. Get in touch with rubbish removals such as Andrew R, Jack M, and Josh F today to get a wide variety of Rubbish Removal jobs done.
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Recent Rubbish Removal tasks in City of Edinburgh

Move some boxes

£300

Comely Bank, City of Edinburgh

13th Sep 2025

Flat packed sofa, some bags and some boxes Pickup location: Comely Bank, Midlothian, EH4 1, Scotland Drop-off location: Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 5, England Removals size: Apartment Stairs: At pickup

Help moving my luggage

£50

St Leonard's, City of Edinburgh

5th Sep 2025

I would like one or more people to move 4 large suitcases from my apartment to another apartment 5 minutes away by foot. Both apartments are 3 floors from the ground floor.

Andrew was very nice and strong helped me with my luggage move that was heavy.

Move a wardrobe from Edinburgh to Sussex

£175

Pilrig, City of Edinburgh

4th Sep 2025

A wardrobe Pickup location: Pilrig, Midlothian, EH6 5, Scotland Drop-off location: Laughton, East Sussex, BN8 6, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Remove 2 couches

£50

Broughton, City of Edinburgh

3rd Sep 2025

2 and 3 seater couch Pickup location: Bellevue, Midlothian, EH7 4, Scotland Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Arm chairs and side tables

£200

Bughtlin, City of Edinburgh

1st Sep 2025

x2 arm chairs x2 side tables x1 table

Pick up at ikea edinburgh and deliver to 2nd floor in bathgate

£100

New Pentland, Midlothian

31st Aug 2025

9 sets of bookshelves from Ikea to home Pickup location: Loanhead, Midlothian, EH20 , Scotland Drop-off location: Bathgate, West Lothian, EH48 , Scotland Removals size: Apartment Stairs: At delivery

help me move two 30-inch suitcases from the third floor downstairs.

£20

Canongate, City of Edinburgh

27th Aug 2025

help me move two 30-inch suitcases from the third floor to downstairs Pickup location: Abbeyhill, Midlothian, EH8 8, Scotland Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Help move sofa

£30

Corstorphine, City of Edinburgh

26th Aug 2025

Pick up 4 seater couch and drive to my home, I can meet you at the location to help lift into van. Drop off in New Town

Lifting furniture up 3 floors

£30

St Leonard's, City of Edinburgh

25th Aug 2025

Need help moving furniture e.g. tables, sofas & bed up to flat in 3rd floor apartment. Ideally two people, price per person per hour. It will be out the back of a van. Will need to be strong as there is no lift and some things are heavy.They need to go in the flat at the moment the main need is the help going up the stairs.

Need My Multi-Gym Machine Assembled

£150

Newtongrange, Midlothian

20th Aug 2025

Multi- Workout gym. Needs to be assembled in the garage. Machine Boxes are already in the garage

Help move furniture

£50

Churchhill, City of Edinburgh

18th Aug 2025

Need help moving some furniture up three flights of stairs

Really helpful and friendly

Move Boxes

£30

Marchmont, City of Edinburgh

11th Aug 2025

~ 5 boxes and bags record player, bedside table, mirror Will definitely fit in one van trip! Pickup location: Marchmont, Midlothian, EH9 1, Scotland Drop-off location: New Town, Midlothian, EH3 6, Scotland Removals size: A few items Stairs: At both places

Diego was absolutely fantastic. Super quick, personable and patient - would 100% recommend!

Need a desk disposed of

£50

Hillside, City of Edinburgh

8th Aug 2025

A big desk Pickup location: Calton Hill, Midlothian, EH7 5, Scotland Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Disassembly of billiard table, protecting and transporting 10 mins

£350

Stockbridge, City of Edinburgh

6th Aug 2025

Billiard table which needs experienced person to disassemble. This then needs protecting and delivering to a nearby address. Pickup location: New Town, Midlothian, EH3 6, Scotland Drop-off location: West End, Midlothian, EH3 7, Scotland Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

To move a electric cot bed from Edinburgh to West Lothian

£200

Wester Hailes, City of Edinburgh

5th Aug 2025

Electric cot bed West Lothian Pickup location: Sighthill/Gorgie Scotland, United Kingdom Drop-off location: Sighthill/Gorgie Scotland, United Kingdom Removals size: House Stairs: No

Dispose of a couch

£95

Sighthill, City of Edinburgh

4th Aug 2025

Need to dispose of a couch and a desk Pickup location: Drum Brae/Gyle Scotland, United Kingdom Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Moving of billiards table from Edinburgh to Bridgnorth

£750

New Town, City of Edinburgh

2nd Aug 2025

Billiards table Pickup location: New Town, Midlothian, EH3 6, Scotland Drop-off location: Quatt Malvern, Shropshire, WV15 , England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Moving Help Needed (2hrs x 2people)

£150

New Town, City of Edinburgh

2nd Aug 2025

Mainly boxes and a few pieces of furniture: • chest of drawers • shelves • desk x 2 • office chairs x 2 • double bed frame + mattress x 2 NO VAN REQUIRED Pickup location: New Town, Midlothian, EH3 6, Scotland Drop-off location: New Town, Midlothian, EH3 6, Scotland Removals size: Apartment Stairs: At both places

I need moving 4 large suitcases, 2 shopper bags along with me

£60

Portobello, City of Edinburgh

1st Aug 2025

4 large suitcase 2 shopper bag Pickup location: Duddingston, Midlothian, EH15 , Scotland Drop-off location: Newbridge, Midlothian, EH28 , Scotland Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Office desk moved down one floor

£50

Broomhouse, City of Edinburgh

30th Jul 2025

I need an office desk carried downstairs and outside to the kerb.

Recent Cardboard Removal tasks in City of Edinburgh

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

Cardboard collection after moving house

£50

Orchard Brae, City of Edinburgh

6th Apr 2022

Due date: Flexible Want to get rid of lots of cardon boxes in different sizes after house move

Cardboard / paper packaging removal

£40

New Town, City of Edinburgh

31st Mar 2022

I just moved house and have a large amount of cardboard boxes and paper packing materials left over from the move that I need removed. - Due date: Flexible

Cardboard removal

£30

The Gyle, City of Edinburgh

2nd Mar 2022

1st floor flat cardboard removal - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 4th Mar 2022