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Recent Rubbish Removal reviews in City of Edinburgh

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

Awesome help. Prompt, efficient, no complaints!

Furniture moved

£45

Friendly, professional, fast!

I need help moving things from a storage facility -- mostly boxes.

£200

Arrived as planned and completed job

Move Xtrainer

£60

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

Cardboard removal

£30

Ian was a massive help and able to move a heavy item in no time at all. Super efficient and friendly!

Help move my fridge to a different room in my flat

£50

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

£50 - £120

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£50

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£75

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£120

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Average reviews for Rubbish Removal Services in City of Edinburgh

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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

£50 - £71

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£50

median

£53

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£71

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Average reviews for Cardboard 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.

Recent Rubbish Removal tasks in City of Edinburgh

Help me carry luggage downstairs

£15

Roxburgh's Court, City of Edinburgh

31st Oct 2026

Need one carry on suitcase and one medium sized suitcase carried down four-five flights of stairs for me to the ground floor. That’s literally it just I need someone to take my luggage downstairs for me. Taking the luggage upstairs was too difficult for me today. Hoping to have this completed between 8:30AM-9:30AM on Wednesday November 4th.

Help me move some furniture and boxes

£50

The Braids, City of Edinburgh

30th Oct 2026

Tv, desk, dining table, step ladder and about 8 large boxes Pickup location: Morningside, Midlothian, EH10 , Scotland Drop-off location: Stockbridge, Midlothian, EH4 1, Scotland Removals size: Apartment Stairs: At delivery

I need to move from my old flat to a house

£100

Sighthill, City of Edinburgh

29th Oct 2026

We have about 10 suitcases, 10 medium boxes, 10 small boxes, 10 large bags, 5 small bags, one drawer chest, 30 inch tv and tv stand, a 150 cm tall mirror, 2 Medium bikes and a bbq

Help move a sofa set from Granton to Leith

£50

Blackhall, City of Edinburgh

28th Oct 2026

It is a two seater sofa set Pickup location: EH4, Midlothian, EH4 5, Scotland Drop-off location: EH6, Midlothian, EH6 4, Scotland Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Pick up bed frame

£20

Fountainbridge, City of Edinburgh

28th Oct 2026

Pick up a disassembled king bed frame from EH10 and deliver to EH4.

Transport mattress

£100

Broughton, City of Edinburgh

28th Oct 2026

One Mattress Pickup location: Broughton, Midlothian, EH7 4, Scotland Drop-off location: Cathcart, Lanarkshire, G44 4, Scotland Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Loading, unloading need man with van from 2nd floor flat to storage

£55

New Town, City of Edinburgh

27th Oct 2026

I am moving around 15 boxes, varying in size. Some bags of e.g. pillows, a small wine rack (which can be moved by one person)...some garden chairs which fold....some bits and bobs. I have a picture if it helps. I estimate it would take around 10 minutes to load because of the stairs. Would be looking for someone with a van please and able to take me as a passenger. Then they would unload the items as well into the storage unit please. thank you Pickup location: New Town, Midlothian, EH3 6, Scotland Drop-off location: Sighthill, Midlothian, EH11 , Scotland Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

New washing machine curried up to 3rd floor flat.

£40

Gorgie, City of Edinburgh

25th Oct 2026

I need a new washing machine to be carried up to a third floor flat and the old washing machine to be carried down and loaded into my van.

Move peloton treadmill from ground floor to basement

£100

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH1

22nd Oct 2026

I have a peloton treadmill that I need to move from the ground floor room down to a lower ground floor area directly beneath. The treadmill is too heavy for my partner and I to lift, and the 8mm Allan bolts are tight (we do not have a drill). I have taken off the screen and rail as one piece. This will need to be reconnected.

Moving 6 filing cabinets from an office into a van.

£150

West End, City of Edinburgh

19th Oct 2026

6 filing cabinets (empty) Pickup location: West End, Midlothian, EH3 7, Scotland Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Help move wardrop and bed

£50

Drylaw, City of Edinburgh

18th Oct 2026

I need my wardrop and bed to change location

Great person to get help prompt professional thanx

I need to take bin bags away, 2 mattresses and some cardboard boxes

£200

Bonaly, City of Edinburgh

18th Oct 2026

i have up to 30 bin bags, 2 mattresses and up to 10 cardboard boxes

Collect and deliver a fridge

£50

Fairmilehead, City of Edinburgh

18th Oct 2026

Fridge freezer Pickup location: Fairmilehead, Midlothian, EH10 , Scotland Drop-off location: Wester Hailes, Midlothian, EH11 , Scotland Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Lifting a sofa

£30

Fairmilehead, City of Edinburgh

17th Oct 2026

Lifting a 3seater sofa to second floor

Bring my items in a storage unit downstairs to the delivery guy

£40

Sighthill, City of Edinburgh

17th Oct 2026

I have items stored in a storage unit. I booked a shipping service to ship the items to me. I don't physically live in Edinburgh anymore. I simply need someone to be there on pickup day (19th Oct) to bring the items downstairs and stick postal labels on them, and the driver will handle the rest.

Help move 2 girls move out of their house

£10

Saughtonhall, City of Edinburgh

15th Oct 2026

boxes and suitcases Pickup location: Murrayfield, Midlothian, EH12 , Scotland Drop-off location: Fountainbridge, Midlothian, EH11 , Scotland Removals size: Apartment Stairs: No

Suitcase couriered east London - Edinburgh by Saturday morn

£100

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH1

14th Oct 2026

20kg suitcase collected in bethnal green and brought to Edinburgh train station by Saturday morning

Help move glass table

£50

Thornville Terrace, City of Edinburgh

9th Oct 2026

Glass table only Pickup location: Leith, Midlothian, EH6 8, Scotland Drop-off location: Leith, Midlothian, EH6 4, Scotland Removals size: A few items Stairs: At both places

I need assistance lifting exhibit items to a 3mx2m stand

£250

South Leith, City of Edinburgh

6th Oct 2026

I need a porter to assist our courier Ian in loading, rig and derig of our 3mx2m stand in leith theatre rig at 5pm 06.10.26. and derig at 5.45pm 07.10.26. This requires lifting. The image is the background for the exhibit rig and separates into two parts to move easier. We have 2 small rugs, 2 podiums, and 2 data centres which can be pushed on wheels on the ground

Move two sofas into & out of first floor flat on Thistle St

£60

New Town, City of Edinburgh

26th Jun 2026

Assist my mum and uncle to unload a two seater sofa from van up one flight of stairs to flat, remove sofa bed from first floor flat and load into van. Thistle Street, new town

A last minute heavy lifting saviour! Ruben helped my mum and uncle move two sofas into and out of a first floor flat in the heart of Edinburgh on a busy Saturday morning (and with only 24 hours notice). A lovely experience and would highly recommend for any job.

Recent Cardboard Removal tasks in City of Edinburgh

I need to take bin bags away, 2 mattresses and some cardboard boxes

£200

Bonaly, City of Edinburgh

18th Oct 2026

i have up to 30 bin bags, 2 mattresses and up to 10 cardboard boxes

Pick up and dispose of 6 bags of recycling and two cardboard boxes

£45

Gorgie, City of Edinburgh

22nd Sep 2026

Pick up and disposal of 6 kitchen size garbage bags of recycling and two cardboard boxes. Happy to help load the into your car as well. They’re all very light

Help get rid of cardboard boxes

£50

Roxburgh's Court, City of Edinburgh

20th Sep 2026

I've just moved into my new flat and have around 30 moving boxes/ cardboard boxes and amazon packages that I need help getting rid of. I have both big, medium, and small sized boxes and some of them have been flattened.

Super friendly and amazing help!

Pick up and dispose of garbage bags of broken down cardboard boxes

£75

Craiglockhart, City of Edinburgh

6th Sep 2026

Have garbage bags of cardboard boxes and recycling that need to be picked up and disposed of as I don’t have a car. They’re very light. About 22 bags total

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