Small-Job clearances at weekends

Homeowners, landlords and letting agents who need a small job done quickly.

Fixed price per job, usually a few hundred pounds at most, with extra for heavy items. You can keep money from items you sell or scrap.

• Physical fitness
• Reliable and punctual
• Basic quoting and organising
• Using online marketplaces to resell items

• Anyone carrying waste for others normally needs waste carrier registration, check with the Environment Agency (or your national equivalent)
• Hired vans may have insurance limits for commercial use, check the terms
• Fly-tipping fines if waste ends up in the wrong place, keep receipts
• Public liability insurance
• Some tips limit trade waste or ask for proof of registration, check local sites
• Heavy lifting, avoid taking on more than you can handle safely

Startup costs are typically around £400 to £2,000, depending on van hire arrangements, insurance and any equipment you buy. Hired vans may have insurance limits for commercial use, so check the terms.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £300 to £1,800, depending on how many weekend jobs you take on and the size of each clearance. Avoid taking on more than you can lift safely.

Anyone carrying waste for others normally needs waste carrier registration, so check with the Environment Agency or your national equivalent. Also check public liability insurance, whether local tips ask for proof of registration, and keep receipts to avoid fly-tipping fines.