Man and van rubbish removal

Homeowners, landlords, tenants moving out, letting agents, small builders and local shops or offices.

A price per load or by volume (for example a quarter, half or full van), plus extra for heavy items, stairs or disposal charges that apply to some materials.

• Physical fitness and safe lifting
• Sorting waste and knowing what can be recycled
• Clear quoting and friendly customer service

• Waste carrier registration is normally needed to carry waste for others, check with the Environment Agency, SEPA, NRW or NIEA for your area
• Keep waste transfer notes and only use licensed disposal sites to avoid fly-tipping liability
• Public liability and goods in transit insurance, and check your van insurance covers business use
• Some materials such as asbestos, chemicals and gas bottles need specialist handling, so check before you accept them
• Heavy lifting carries a risk of injury, so plan your jobs and use proper equipment

Startup costs are typically around £1,500 to £8,000, depending on your van, equipment and insurance. These are estimates. Check public liability and goods in transit insurance, and that your van insurance covers business use.

Monthly revenue is typically around £800 to £4,500, depending on how many jobs you take, your pricing and your area. This is an estimate of revenue, not profit, and it usually needs at least about 10 hours a week.

Waste carrier registration is normally needed to carry waste for others, so check with the Environment Agency, SEPA, NRW or NIEA for your area. Keep waste transfer notes, use only licensed disposal sites, and check before accepting asbestos, chemicals or gas bottles.