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Recent Waste Collection & Disposal reviews

Leon arrived in good time and did the job efficiently and was amazing in every way. He was very respectful in the way he conducted himself and did the job in no time.

Remove household waste

£30

Akira was prompt when it came to communication and was reasonable

Building Waste removal

£200

Radoslaw was great

Remove junk, couch and garden waste

£150

Good work, they have even took some extra rubbish I didnt mention in the task.

Rubbish/green waste removal

£100

Quick and efficient - recommend his services

Garden waste removal

£30

Quick and efficient,I highly recommend him!

Garden waste removal

£100

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

Remove some cardboard and other household waste

£125

Seething Wells, Greater London

11th Sep 2025

I have carboard boxes and packaging, some larger plastic drain pipes and a sink that needs to be removed - probably 1 large car load

Household waste

£45

Ferryhill, Durham

10th Sep 2025

4 black bags Garden chair Helium canister Small mirror dismantled kids table paddling pool

Garden waste

£60

Seething Wells, Greater London

10th Sep 2025

Hello, I have a small amount of garden waste that I need removing from our front drive. We had a small tree collapse in the wind, resulting in us having to cut it down. We do not have a garden waste bin, therefore we are asking for someone to collect the waste and dispose of it. I will attached image for reference (does anyone know why it’s not letting me add images). Please put in your price and what availability you have. Kind regards, Lucy Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No

20 bin bags of mixed household waste need taking to the skip.

£100

Port Sunlight, Merseyside

10th Sep 2025

Ive been cleaning out after a long depressive episode and have mixed waste binbags that need to go to the tip. About 20 of them.

Waste disposal

£40

Highbury, Greater London, N5

10th Sep 2025

2 items to be removed, corner kitchen units, H29"xW 25"(on back and one side), less on front corner.

Remove garden waste

£70

Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17

10th Sep 2025

Garden waste Pickup location: Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 , England Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Waste collection

£40

South Hampstead, Greater London, NW6

10th Sep 2025

Outside salon. X4 bin bags X1 door Timber parts

Household waste removal

£50

Shiremoor, Tyne and Wear

10th Sep 2025

Missed bin day, just need someone to come and empty my bin

Bulky waste disposal

£40

Wandsworth Common, Greater London, SW11

28th Aug 2025

Bulky waste disposal 1 small fridge, 1 mirror, 2 speakers, 1 wardrobe, 2 bedside tables

Fast and efficient service! Highly recommend.

Garden waste disposal

£70

Balsall Heath, West Midlands

26th Aug 2025

I have two builders bags and two dustbins of garden waste I would like taking to the tip along with some large cardboard boxes. I would however like the dustbins returned afterwards.

Great service. Very reliable and trustworthy!

We need one large bag of garden waste collected and removed

£45

Poynders Parade, Greater London

23rd Aug 2025

We have one large green bag of soil and garden waste from clearing up our garden. We're looking for someone to collect and dispose of it

Daniel helped me out with some garden waste removal. Quick and seamless!

I need garden waste bags removed

£50

Brondesbury, Greater London

22nd Aug 2025

I have around 30 garden waste bags that need to be removed! It is bamboo roots and bamboo itself . There is a free dump you can take all this to which is why I’m not offering loads for this job! And I will also help you load the stuff onto the van

Working with Matthew was perfect. Great communication skills and performed the task even before the day we set. Amazing thank you again

Garden waste 10 bags only

£50

Lower Belvedere, Greater London, DA17

11th Aug 2025

10 bags garden waste only

very good work before time i like to recommend

Remove garden waste

£50

South Croydon, Greater London

7th Aug 2025

I need about four garden waste bags disposed of

Thomas was so efficient and friendly. He responded to my messages quickly and was very accommodating, I will definitely be using him again in the future if I need anything else collected. Highly recommend x

Garden waste removed

£50

Thornton Heath, Greater London

7th Aug 2025

4 bulk bags of garden waste and a small pile of random garden waste. Accessible from side entrance. Preferably today or early tomorrow.

Great job did exactly what I requested

I have 5x 500 litre bags full of garden waste I need disposing.

£50

Southborough, Greater London

3rd Aug 2025

I have 5x 5 litre bags of garden waste to dispose of. I am flexible on date and time. I would ideally like the bags returned if possible as I have a lot more clearing to do.

James was on time, a lovely guy and really helpful. Highly recommended!

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