Man and van rubbish clearance

Homeowners, landlords, letting agents and people clearing a property or finishing a DIY job.

A fixed price per job based on the volume of waste, with extra for heavy items like rubble. Tip fees are usually built into your price.

• Safe lifting and physical fitness
• Driving and loading a van well
• Clear quoting and reliability

• Waste carrier registration is likely needed to carry waste for others, so check before your first job
• Keep waste transfer notes and only use permitted disposal sites, as fly-tipping can lead to fines
• Some waste such as asbestos, chemicals or gas bottles needs specialist handling, so check what you can accept
• Public liability and vehicle insurance that covers business use
• Check local tip rules, as some sites limit or ask questions about van use

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £500 to £6,000, depending on whether you hire or own a van, plus insurance, equipment and how you advertise.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £800 to £4,000, depending on how many jobs you take, your prices and your disposal costs. This is revenue, before your costs.

Check whether you need waste carrier registration before your first job, and keep waste transfer notes and use only permitted disposal sites. Also check what waste you can accept, your insurance, and local tip rules on van use.