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Rubbish Removal in Edinburgh

Rubbish removal with JunkSphere means a two-person crew turns up at your Edinburgh address, loads everything from wherever it sits, and drives it to a licensed transfer station the same day. You don't need to drag anything to the kerb, order a skip, or book a council bulky-waste slot weeks ahead.

  • 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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Rubbish Removal across Edinburgh and Lothian

We start from £50 for a single item 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.

Old furniture

Sofas, tables, wardrobes and chairs, carried out for you.

Mattresses and beds

Any size, including frames and divan bases.

White goods

Fridges, freezers, washers and cookers, disposed of correctly.

Electricals

TVs, microwaves and small appliances sent for WEEE recycling.

Carpets and underlay

Rolled up and lifted, even from upstairs rooms.

Garden waste

Bags of cuttings, branches and old pots.

Boxes and packaging

Cardboard and plastic from deliveries and moves.

DIY waste

Offcuts, old fittings and bits left from small jobs.

Garage junk

Tools, tins, bikes and everything that piled up.

Loft clutter

Brought down safely and loaded straight onto the van.

Toys and bikes

Usable items passed on to local charities where possible.

General household bags

Black bags the council won't take, gone in one visit.

Rubbish Removal prices in Edinburgh

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

Rubbish Removal prices in Edinburgh. Guide “from” prices including labour, transport and disposal.
Job sizeFrom
Single itemOne sofa, mattress or appliance£50
Quarter van loadAbout 3 cubic yards, a car-boot-and-a-half£90
Half van loadAbout 6 cubic yards, a small room's worth£150
Three-quarter van loadAbout 9 cubic yards£200
Full van loadAbout 12 cubic yards, roughly a large skip£260
Fridge or freezerIncludes gas recovery and certified disposal£70
Two full van loadsBig clear-outs and whole-garage jobs£480

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 rubbish 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 £50 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 your rubbish, 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 rubbish 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 £50, 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

JunkSphere is a registered waste carrier, and every load we collect in Edinburgh goes to licensed facilities regulated by SEPA (the Scottish Environment Protection Agency). We carry public liability insurance, and we provide waste transfer notes on request so you have proof your waste was disposed of legally. That matters, because if waste you hand over ends up fly-tipped, you can be held responsible.

Reuse and recycling before landfill

We sort what we collect rather than tipping it all in one place. Usable furniture and household goods are offered to charities and reuse projects around Edinburgh, then metal, wood, cardboard, green waste and electricals are separated at licensed recycling sites. Only what genuinely can't be reused or recycled goes for disposal.

Crews who know Edinburgh

Local knowledge saves time and money. The crews covering Edinburgh know the parking restrictions, the awkward access points and the nearest licensed sites, which keeps jobs quick and prices low. They'll protect floors and doorframes, work carefully around your home and leave the space swept and clear.

Rubbish Removal in every part of Edinburgh

Access in Edinburgh varies from street to street. Some roads need a parking permit, some flats have no lift, and some gardens can only be reached through the house. Tell us about stairs, lifts, parking and long carries on the quote form, and we'll send the right size crew so the job doesn't overrun.

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.

Rubbish Removal in Edinburgh: your questions answered

What can't you take away?

We can't collect asbestos, clinical waste, gas bottles, paint in liquid form or chemicals. Everything else in a normal household, from sofas to bags of clutter, is fine. If you're unsure about an item, add it to the notes on the quote form and we'll confirm before we arrive.

Do I need to bring the rubbish outside?

No. The price includes the crew carrying items out from any room, loft, garage or garden. Just make sure there's a clear path and tell us about stairs or long carries so we send the right team.

How is the price worked out?

You pay for the space your rubbish takes up in the van plus any items that need special handling, such as fridges. We confirm a fixed price before loading starts, so there's no surprise on the day.

Where does my rubbish go?

Everything goes to licensed waste transfer and recycling sites. Reusable furniture is offered to charities and reuse projects first, then metals, wood, cardboard and electricals are separated for recycling.

Is it cheaper than the council bulky waste service?

Council collections can be cheaper for one or two items, but they usually need items left outside and can take weeks. We're quicker, we carry items out for you, and we take mixed loads the council won't.

Can you collect a single mattress or sofa?

Yes. Single-item collections start at £50, and we can often fit them into a round the same or next day.

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 rubbish 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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