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Recent Waste Collection & Disposal reviews

10/10 quick and efficient

Clear household and garden waste from back garden

£60

He came in good time.Did a great job and communicates well. You know what you’re getting.

Sofa bed WASTE collection and removal from Second Floor Flat

£50

Absolutely fantastic, did a great job

Bulky waste collection

£30

Did the job quickly and easily

Remove HouseHold Waste

£60

Good job, good price. Reccomed.

Sofa and 2 matresses waste collection

£150

Polite, professional and quick!

Garden Waste Removal – Shed & Concrete BBQ Debris (ASAP)

£50

What's the average cost of a waste collector

£50 - £120

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£50

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£75

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£120

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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 van for removal. 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 waste, which can be verified through their past task history and customer reviews. Look for Taskers with the necessary equipment, such as vans or lorries, that are suitable for transporting bulky materials like concrete or bricks. Also, ensure that Taskers are familiar with local regulations and hold any necessary licences for construction waste disposal.

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

Collection of 5 bin bags (food and general household waste)

£44

Walthamstow Forest, Greater London, E17

2nd May 2026

Waste disposal of 5 bin bags (food and general household waste). Please respect the listed budget. I am only looking for offers within that amount. Do not submit higher offers or ask me to increase the budget to cover Airtasker fees. The 25% fee is the cost of using a platform that brings you more customers and more earning opportunities. That is the trade-off. Customers also pay their own fees on top of the listed budget amount.

Collect and remove bulky waste, wood and metal

£60

West Norwood, Greater London, SE27

2nd May 2026

Collect and remove 2 metal shelves, 1 old wooden shelf, some extra wooden bits and a big piece of polyfoam.

Super friendly. Performed the job efficiently and effectively. Will definitely use again next time

Remove garden waste, old fence wood

£25

East Ham, Greater London, E6

1st May 2026

We have garden waste like grass . Leaves, branches cut into pieces, old fence wood blocks cut into small pieces everything in a bin bags

Remove big bag of garden waste (soil)

£50

Peckham, Greater London, SE15

1st May 2026

500L garden waste bag of mostly soil. heavy!

Garden waste removal

£50

Hinckley, Leicestershire

1st May 2026

Remove 4x 1 ton bags of garden waste (grass cuttings, small branches etc) - not heavy. No bags of soil or anything

Food waste from a broken freezer.

£10

California, Bedfordshire

1st May 2026

My freezer has broken and the food has gone off. I would like the food removed and disposed of.

Garden waste removal, grass, sawdust, cardboard , bed frame

£300

Gretna, Dumfries

1st May 2026

Garden rubbish, grass, black bags, bed frame, chair

REMOVAL: 7 bags - garden waste

£50

Kensal Rise, Greater London, NW6

1st May 2026

🗑----Garden 🏡 Waste Removal---🗑 To remove 7 bags worth of garden waste to recyle ♻️Will need the bags returned From Willesden

Waste Disposal

£40

Hanwell, Greater London, W7

29th Apr 2026

I need someone to pick up some waste. Old garden bench. Box with old wood. Wooden box. Bag with old soil.

Ed was extremely efficient in removing some garden waste and old garden furniture. Highly recommend!

Bulky waste removal

£25

Streatham, Greater London, SW16

23rd Apr 2026

Need 3 short wardrobes and a chest of drawers removed from my flat. There is an elevator and I will help bring them down

Really great tasker! Thank you so much for your help Joel!

Waste disposal of 3 bin bags containing food and other household waste

£40

Walthamstow Forest, Greater London, E17

12th Apr 2026

Waste disposal of 3 bin bags containing food waste and other household waste

Great work. Satisfied.

WASTE COLLECTION

£60

Stirchley, West Midlands

31st Mar 2026

I Need an old couch and some some stuff collected. Waste disposal. Thanks

Great job. I will recommend him

10 Rubble bags around 100 bricks and garden waste for Collecting NW6 5

£200

Queen's Park, Greater London

5th Mar 2026

Removal 10 rubble bags 100 bricks approximately Garden waste Small loading Plus body to help

I’m 20 something years in the trade Soufiane is great to work with highly recommend PRO MAN

Collect a small amount of bulky waste (1 x dismantled bookcase)

£15

Norwood New Town, Greater London

4th Mar 2026

I have a dismantled IKEA Billy bookcase in my front yard. I want it collected and taken to the tip for me. The council service costs £40 but it isn't a lot of material so I'd be hoping to get this done for more like £15

Great job thank you

Garden waste removal - N16

£1,000

Stoke Newington, Greater London, N16

26th Feb 2026

I am removing garden waste, (soil, bricks and wood planks) from my garden and I am looking for someone who can help to remove the waste from the front of the house. I am looking for someone with a van or a truck and a skip. I have about 1 meter soil under the decking and some wood panels. We are flattening the ground. I believe we will need to pick ups one on the 9-10 March and the final on the 13th March. Thank you

Radu is fantastic, great communication and help. Highly recommended.

Clear household and garden waste from back garden

£60

Church Hill, Worcestershire

10th Feb 2026

rubbish removal including, cat litter tray, kids play kitchen, paddling pool, double bed and double mattress

10/10 quick and efficient

Bulky waste collection

£100

Braiswick, Essex

9th Feb 2026

Clearing out my Mum's house of old furniture. 2 x single divan bed bases and 3x matresses. A few bin bags and some odd bit of electricals and small bits of furniture.

Would hire Luke again

Waste collection

£82

Walthamstow, Greater London, E17

16th Jan 2026

The offer includes the 24% Airtasker fee we still get charged

Used the service before and delivered like last time. I am a satisfied customer.

Waste collection and disposal

£70

North Sheen, Greater London

15th Dec 2025

Cardboard plastic boxes and a trash

A great help from Chris. Sorted all my unwanted trash with his reliable van. Very police and friendly. 5 stars *****

Light waste disposal

£30

South Kensington, Greater London, SW7

14th Dec 2025

Collection and disposal of one basket and blinds

Great job! Thank you