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Best rubbish removal in Leeds: 3 local waste clearance firms
Old furniture, garden waste, builders rubble or a whole house to clear. Below are 3 rubbish removal firms in Leeds, how they compare with a skip or the council, and how to make sure your waste is disposed of legally.
How we check: each card shows what we looked up ourselves, with the date, on Companies House and on the scheme's own register. Anything marked "per website" is what the firm says about itself. Before work starts, ask the firm for proof of its public liability insurance.
3 rubbish removal firms in Leeds
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Orange Clearance
- Orange Clearance Limited: Companies House 11270631, active since 2018 (checked 12 Nov 2026)
- Licensed and insured, 10 years of waste removal (per website)
- Free site visit quotes (per website)
Why they are here: A Leeds clearance company that offers free visit quotes and says it recycles unwanted furniture where it can, with a yard in south Leeds.
Rubbish clearance, House clearance, Furniture recycling
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The Waste Team
- We could not confirm on Companies House which company runs this business: The Waste Team Limited is in liquidation and The Waste Team Leeds Limited was set up in October 2025 (checked 12 Nov 2026)
- Over 10 years of waste removal, aims to recycle 90% (per website)
Why they are here: A Leeds waste removal business with more than 700 Google reviews, the most of any clearance firm we looked at. It covers household rubbish, commercial waste and building strip outs across Leeds and Wakefield.
Rubbish and junk removal, Commercial waste, Building strip outs
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Leeds Junk and Rubbish
- Leeds Junk & Rubbish Limited: Companies House 10900235, active since 2017 (checked 12 Nov 2026)
- Licensed waste carrier, same day removal (per website)
Why they are here: A Leeds rubbish removal firm offering same day collections for homes and businesses, including garden waste, shed and garage clearances, as an alternative to a skip.
Same day rubbish removal, Garden waste, Shed and garage clearance
Before you hire: three quick checks
- Check the firm's waste carrier registration on the Environment Agency public register before they take anything.
- Get a written price based on volume, and ask what costs extra, such as mattresses, fridges or heavy rubble.
- Ask for a waste transfer note or receipt, which shows where your waste went.
Why the waste carrier licence matters
If your rubbish is fly tipped, you can be fined, even if you paid someone to take it. Anyone who carries waste for money must be registered as a waste carrier with the Environment Agency. Ask for the registration number and check it on the Environment Agency public register before they load anything, and keep the receipt or waste transfer note.
Rubbish removal, skip or council?
- Rubbish removal: the crew loads for you and takes it away the same day. No permit is needed and nothing sits on your drive.
- Skip hire: cheaper for big projects where you fill it over days. See skip hire in Leeds.
- Leeds City Council: household waste sites take most household items, and the council's unwanted items collection takes up to 5 bulky items, with one free collection a year and further collections at £30 each.
House clearance in Leeds
Clearing a whole house after a bereavement, a move into care or an end of tenancy is a bigger job. Many firms will sort items to donate, sell or recycle, and some clean afterwards. See house clearance in Leeds.
Items that cost extra
- Mattresses and sofas, which need separate disposal
- Fridges and freezers
- Tyres, paint and chemicals
- Heavy waste such as soil, rubble and plasterboard
- Asbestos, which needs a specialist (see asbestos removal in Leeds)
Questions people ask
Do I need to check a rubbish removal firm's licence?
Yes. If your waste is fly tipped you can be held responsible. Check the waste carrier registration on the Environment Agency register before they take anything.
Is rubbish removal cheaper than a skip?
For a single load or when you have no space for a skip, often yes. For a big renovation where you fill it over several days, a skip is usually cheaper.
Does Leeds City Council collect bulky items?
Yes. Leeds residents get one free unwanted items collection of up to 5 items each financial year, and up to 3 more at £30 each. Book online.
Can rubbish removal firms take garden waste?
Yes, most will take green waste, soil and old garden furniture. Heavy soil and rubble may cost more.