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Builders Waste in Edinburgh

Builders waste removal in Edinburgh for homeowners, landlords and trades. JunkSphere collects rubble, plasterboard, old kitchens and bathroom suites on your schedule, loads it by hand, and takes it to licensed sites. No skip on the drive, no permit, and no waiting days for a swap.

  • Same-day and next-day collections across Edinburgh
  • Fixed price agreed before we lift anything
  • Registered waste carrier, fully insured
  • Rated 4.8/5 from 127 reviews

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Builders Waste across Edinburgh and Lothian

We start from £100 for up to 10 bags of rubble in Edinburgh, and the price you agree is the price you pay. Our crews cover Lothian seven days a week, and same-day or next-day bookings are normal rather than the exception.

We work right across Edinburgh, including Leith, Morningside, Stockbridge and Portobello, as well as Bruntsfield, Marchmont, Corstorphine and Newington. All EH postcodes are covered, and so are the surrounding parts of Lothian. Flats, family homes, rentals, shops and offices all get the same crews and the same fixed prices.

An alternative to council collections

Bulky waste collections from the City of Edinburgh Council can be a good option for one or two items, but they usually need everything left outside, can take weeks to book and won't take mixed loads. JunkSphere is the faster alternative: we carry items out from inside, take mixed loads in one visit, and can often come the same day.

What we handle in Edinburgh

If it fits in a van and isn't hazardous, we can almost certainly take it. These are the jobs we do most often.

Rubble and brick

Bagged or loose, loaded by hand.

Plasterboard

Kept separate, as UK rules require.

Timber and offcuts

Studwork, floorboards and skirting.

Tiles and ceramics

Wall and floor tiles and sanitaryware.

Old kitchens

Units, worktops and appliances.

Bathroom suites

Baths, basins, toilets and shower trays.

Concrete

Broken up and removed.

Soil and hardcore

From extensions and groundworks.

Insulation

Loft rolls and boards, bagged.

Windows and doors

Old frames and glass handled safely.

Metal and pipework

Copper, steel and radiators recycled.

Site debris

Packaging, dust sheets and general site mess.

Builders Waste prices in Edinburgh

Every job gets a fixed quote. These guide prices show where most Edinburgh jobs land.

Builders Waste prices in Edinburgh. Guide “from” prices including labour, transport and disposal.
Job sizeFrom
Bagged rubbleUp to 10 builder's bags or sacks£100
Quarter van loadAbout 3 cubic yards of mixed waste£140
Half van loadAbout 6 cubic yards£220
Full van loadAbout 12 cubic yards£350
Bathroom suiteBath, basin, toilet and tiles£130
Kitchen strip-out wasteUnits, worktops and appliances£250
PlasterboardPer quarter van, kept separate£160

Prices include loading, transport and disposal at licensed sites. Heavy materials such as rubble, soil and concrete are priced by weight as well as volume. Parking or congestion charges in Edinburgh, where they apply, are shown on your quote before you book.

How it works

Four steps from quote to cleared.

  1. Tell us what needs to go

    Fill in the quote form with your name, phone number, job type and preferred date. Photos help, but a rough description of your builders waste removal job in Edinburgh is enough to start.

  2. Get a fixed price

    We call you back with a clear price, usually within the hour during working times. Prices start from £100 and include labour, transport and disposal.

  3. We arrive and do the work

    A uniformed crew arrives in your chosen two-hour window, confirms the price, and gets on with it. We clear the site, carrying everything from wherever it is.

  4. Responsible disposal

    Everything goes to licensed sites, with reusable items passed on and the rest recycled wherever possible. Ask for a waste transfer note if you need one.

Why choose JunkSphere in Edinburgh

Fixed prices, agreed before we start

Every builders waste removal job in Edinburgh gets a fixed price before any loading begins. Send a few photos or a short description and we'll quote from £100, then confirm the figure when the crew sees the job. If there's less than expected, you pay less. If there's more, we tell you before we carry on, never afterwards. Prices include labour, transport and disposal, so there's no separate tip fee or fuel charge added at the end.

Same-day and next-day slots

Our vans run daily rounds across Edinburgh, which means we can often fit you in the same day you call, and next-day slots are nearly always available. You choose a two-hour arrival window and the crew calls ahead so you're not stuck waiting in. Evening and weekend bookings are available for people who can't take time off work.

Licensed, insured and accountable

Handing waste to an unlicensed collector is a risk: if it's dumped, the fine can come back to you. We're a registered waste carrier working within the rules set by SEPA (the Scottish Environment Protection Agency), we hold public liability insurance, and every job can come with paperwork showing exactly where your waste went. Ask to see our licence at any time.

Reuse and recycling before landfill

A lot of what gets thrown away still has a second life. Our crews set aside usable items for local charities and reuse schemes, and the rest is separated into recycling streams: metals, timber, cardboard, garden waste and WEEE electricals. Landfill is the last option, not the first, for every builders waste removal job we do in Edinburgh.

Crews who know Edinburgh

Our teams work in Edinburgh every week, so they know where the permit zones are, which streets are tight for a van and how to get a sofa down a narrow staircase without scraping the walls. They're polite, careful, uniformed, and they tidy up before they leave, sweeping the area where the waste was stored.

Builders Waste in every part of Edinburgh

No two Edinburgh jobs are the same. A top-floor flat with no lift takes longer than a ground-floor garage, and some streets only allow loading at certain times. Mention anything unusual when you book, such as permit parking, narrow stairs or gated access, and we'll plan around it so your price stays fixed.

Licensed disposal in Edinburgh

Everything we collect in Edinburgh goes to licensed waste transfer and recycling sites. We're a registered waste carrier working under rules set by SEPA (the Scottish Environment Protection Agency), and we follow the duty-of-care requirements that apply to waste in Scotland. If an unlicensed collector fly-tips your waste, the City of Edinburgh Council can hold you responsible, so always check a carrier's registration before you book. You can ask us for ours at any time.

Builders Waste in Edinburgh: your questions answered

Do you collect from building sites and trades?

Yes. We work with builders, kitchen fitters, plumbers and landlords, and can book regular collections so waste never piles up on site.

Why does plasterboard cost more?

Plasterboard can't be mixed with general waste because it produces harmful gas in landfill. It has to be kept separate and sent to a specialist recycler, which costs more to process.

Can you collect heavy rubble?

Yes, although our vans have weight limits. Rubble, soil and concrete are priced by weight as well as volume, so an accurate description helps us quote correctly.

Do you provide waste transfer notes?

Yes. Every trade collection comes with a waste transfer note so you can show your waste was handled legally, which you need for your own records.

Is it cheaper than a skip?

For smaller jobs, usually yes. There's no permit, no hire period and we do the loading. For very large, heavy jobs a skip can still be the better choice and we'll tell you honestly.

What won't you take?

We can't take asbestos, liquids, paint tins with liquid paint, or contaminated soil. For asbestos you need a licensed specialist.

Do you cover all of Edinburgh?

Yes. We cover every EH postcode district in Edinburgh, including Leith, Morningside, Stockbridge, Portobello and Bruntsfield, plus the surrounding parts of Lothian. There's no extra charge for travelling within the area.

How quickly can you do builders waste removal in Edinburgh?

Same-day slots are often available in Edinburgh if you book in the morning, and next-day slots almost always are. We give you a two-hour arrival window and call ahead.

Are you licensed to carry waste in Edinburgh?

Yes. JunkSphere is a registered waste carrier and uses licensed sites regulated by SEPA (the Scottish Environment Protection Agency). We can provide a waste transfer note for any job.

Do you cover towns near Edinburgh?

We do. Our crews regularly work in Dunfermline, Stirling, Perth and the towns in between, as well as across Lothian. Use the quote form and we'll confirm availability for your postcode.

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Neighbourhoods in Edinburgh

Leith, Morningside, Stockbridge, Portobello, Bruntsfield, Marchmont, Corstorphine, Newington and every EH postcode.

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