Waste clearance in the United Kingdom

627 waste clearance across the United Kingdom, each compared on their reviews, credential evidence and evidence from named public sources. Independent evidence, no ads and no paid placement. Add your area below to see who's near you.

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What to check when hiring waste clearance in the United Kingdom

MyTrustedTraders ranks on independent public evidence. No ads, no paid placement. Use these checks alongside the evidence on each profile before you decide who to contact.

  • Look for consistent reviews across several named sources, not one polished profile.
  • Check any credential evidence, and that the business details independently check out.
  • Get a written quote and keep guarantee, insurance and payment terms in writing.
  • Run the Cowboy Checker before you commit to anyone.

Which credentials should a waste clearance have? See the guide →

How to judge a waste clearance

Independent, no-ads guidance. The trade-specific checks that matter most, the warning signs, and what to ask before you hire. Use it alongside each trader’s public evidence above.

Verify before you hire

  • Check they hold an Environment Agency upper-tier waste carrier registration: search the public register at environment.data.gov.uk before handing over any cash.
  • Ask for a waste transfer note at the end of the job: it is a legal document proving your waste was taken to a licensed facility, not a lay-by.
  • Look for 20 or more recent reviews mentioning punctuality, whether the full load was taken, and whether the site was left tidy.
  • If your clear-out includes a fridge, tyres, or old paint, confirm the trader holds the correct additional authorisation for hazardous or WEEE items.

Warning signs of a cowboy

  • No Environment Agency carrier registration number: without it you could face a council fine of up to £600 if the waste is fly-tipped, even though you paid for it to be removed.
  • Quote given over the phone but the price doubles at the door once they have 'reassessed the volume': demand a written, itemised quote before they start.
  • Cash only, no paperwork, no waste transfer note offered: the hallmarks of a rogue operator who plans to dump your waste illegally.
  • No traceable business presence: no Companies House registration, no address, just a mobile number found on social media.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • What is your Environment Agency waste carrier registration number, and can you show me its expiry date?
  • Will you give me a waste transfer note at the end of the job as proof of legal disposal?
  • Is your quote fixed, or could it change once you see the load in person?
  • Do you have the correct authorisation to take away fridges, tyres, or old paint if any of those are in my clear-out?

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a trustworthy waste clearance?
Compare the public evidence on each profile: how many independent reviews they have and across how many named sources, the rating and how recent it is, any credential evidence, and the company status. A waste clearance backed by several named sources is harder to fake than one found in only one place.
Does MyTrustedTraders rank or recommend waste clearance for payment?
No. There are no ads and no paid placement. Waste clearance are ranked only by the strength of independent public evidence. No one can pay to rank higher, add a badge, or change their reviews.
Where do the reviews come from?
They're imported from named public review sources and always shown with the source named. They aren't reviews written on MyTrustedTraders. We cross-check the same business across sources rather than creating new reviews.
What should I check before hiring a waste clearance?
Confirm credentials and insurance directly with the waste clearance, get a written quote, and run the Cowboy Checker on the business first. MyTrustedTraders helps you shortlist on the evidence. It doesn't replace your own checks before you hire.

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