# Garden Clearance Cheltenham | Coln Clearances

> Garden clearance in Cheltenham for furniture, greenhouses and structures (not grass or hedge waste). Responsible recycling and a free fixed quote.

URL: https://colnclearances.co.uk/garden-clearance/

![Old garden furniture being loaded from a Cheltenham cottage garden](/images/misc/old-wooden-garden-furniture-being-carefully-loaded.webp)

Cheltenham & the Cotswolds

# Garden Furniture & Greenhouse Clearance in Cheltenham

Removal of garden furniture, greenhouses and structures, not grass trimmings or hedge cuttings.

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5.0 (104 Google Reviews)

Licensed Waste Carrier

24-48hr Booking

90% Recycling Rate

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## Why people call us for Garden Clearance

### The council won't collect garden structures

Council green-bin schemes take cuttings, not furniture, greenhouses, or play equipment. Those sit in the garden indefinitely.

### Greenhouse dismantling is more complex than it looks

Glass panels, aluminium frames, base fixings. It's not a one-person job, and glass handling needs care.

### Old furniture is too heavy to move alone

Teak garden sets, stone planters and metal benches are serious weight. They're not going anywhere without help.

### Working items shouldn't go straight to landfill

A garden table that's still solid, or a swing set that still stands, could go to a family that needs it. You just need the right contact.

Last updated: 5 July 2026

## Garden Clearance in Cheltenham

Have you recently inherited a property and found the outdoor space overwhelmed with rusty furniture and a rotting greenhouse?

Dealing with a deceased estate is emotionally draining, and tackling a neglected garden often feels like an impossible hurdle. Our team at Coln Clearances understands exactly how stressful clearing a property can be. Since 2014, local families have relied on us for respectful and affordable Garden Clearance services across Cheltenham and the Cotswolds.

Rusted metal furniture and overgrown timber playhouses usually require heavy dismantling before they can go anywhere. Our clearance crew arrives fully equipped with the right tools to break everything down safely. Grab a cup of tea, and let us walk you through exactly how we route your unwanted items to recycling, charity, or licensed disposal.

### What We Take, and What We Don’t

Clear guidelines make the cleanup process much easier for everyone involved. Our teams are fully equipped to handle almost any bulky item taking up space in your yard.

Recent 2026 data shows local authorities dealt with over a million fly-tipping incidents, making licensed waste disposal more critical than ever. We provide fully compliant removal for heavy, structural items so you never have to worry about improper dumping.

Green waste falls outside our specific waste licence, so your local council’s green-bin service is the most affordable route for everyday garden clippings.

**We take:**

-   **Garden furniture**: benches, tables, chairs, patio sets, hammocks
-   **Greenhouses**: aluminium, wood-framed, polycarbonate, glass
-   **Play equipment**: trampolines, swings, slides, playhouses, sandpits
-   **Rotten timber structures**: pergolas, arbours, arches
-   **Old planters and pots**: concrete, ceramic, plastic
-   **Rusted metal items**: garden sheds (see 
    
    Shed Clearance
    
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    ), fencing panels, storage boxes
-   **BBQs and outdoor kitchens** (see also 
    
    Appliance & WEEE
    
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     for gas)

**We don’t take:**

-   **Grass cuttings** and lawn trimmings
-   **Hedge cuttings** and small prunings
-   **General green waste** (leaves, weeds)

A specialist garden waste operator is the best choice for massive amounts of soil and branches. We always clarify this scope upfront to save you time during a difficult bereavement period.

## Greenhouse Dismantling

Decades of joint corrosion often hold old glass structures together, making them incredibly dangerous to take apart. Our technicians handle greenhouse dismantling safely so you avoid dealing with rusted bolts and shattered panes.

A standard 8x6 foot greenhouse typically takes an inexperienced family up to six hours to dismantle safely. We complete this exact job in a fraction of the time by working methodically panel by panel.

### DIY vs. Professional Greenhouse Removal

Removing a large glass structure yourself involves significant physical risk and disposal challenges. Our service eliminates these headaches entirely.

| Feature | DIY Removal | Coln Clearances Service |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time Required | 4 to 6 hours for two adults | Usually completed in 1 to 2 hours |
| Glass Handling | High risk of shattering and injury | Safely stacked and transported |
| Metal Recycling | Requires a personal trip to the scrapyard | We route aluminium directly to recycling |
| Base Removal | Heavy manual labour required | We can remove paved bases as an add-on |

Glass panels must be separated entirely from the metal framework before transport. Our crew carefully stacks the glass and separates the aluminium for dedicated recycling.

According to 2026 industry reports, aluminium recycling rates across Europe have reached a fantastic 76.3%. We contribute to this green effort by ensuring every viable piece of metal reaches a proper processing facility.

Polycarbonate greenhouses might be lighter, but the sun bakes the plastic until it becomes highly brittle. We handle these delicate structures with the exact same care to prevent a yard full of plastic shards.

## Play Equipment Removal

Children grow up quickly, often leaving behind a garden full of unused, weather-beaten toys. We understand that dismantling these large items is the last thing you want to do on a weekend.

Heavy trampolines and metal swing sets rust heavily after just a few damp British winters, locking the bolts permanently in place. Our team brings industrial grinders and heavy-duty tools to quickly dismantle stubborn frames.

Proper disposal requires separating mixed materials like steel, plastic netting, and safety foam. We separate the metal for scrap recycling, send timber for chipping, and route safety mats for correct disposal.

### Common Play Items We Remove

Certain outdoor items cause the most frustration for homeowners trying to reclaim their space. Our team frequently clears the following bulky toys:

-   **Rusted Trampolines:** We carefully dismantle the tension springs and cut down the rusted steel rings.
-   **Wooden Playhouses:** We break down rotting timber panels and ensure they are chipped for reuse.
-   **Metal Swing Sets:** We extract the anchored legs from the soil and recycle the metal tubing.
-   **Plastic Sandpits:** We empty out the old, contaminated sand and responsibly dispose of the cracked plastic shells.

With UK steel scrap recycling showing strong demand throughout 2026, keeping these large frames out of landfills is incredibly beneficial. We handle the entire separation process, turning a gruelling two-day family chore into a swift morning collection.

Removing these items manually requires serious effort and a very large vehicle. We save you the trouble of renting a van and making multiple trips to the local tip.

## Cashback and Charity

High-quality garden furniture often retains significant value, even if it has sat outside for years. Our 

cashback scheme

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 applies directly to these premium items during your garden clearances.

Solid teak dining sets and heavy cast-iron benches are highly sought after in the second-hand market. We have Ian expertly identify what will sell at auction, and he offsets that value directly from your quote.

Many perfectly usable items, like a functional BBQ or a plastic playhouse, might not carry auction value. We proudly coordinate donations for these items to Cheltenham and Cotswold reuse partners.

> “Repurposing garden furniture clears your property quickly while providing essential goods to local families starting fresh.”

Donating gently used outdoor goods supports local community projects across Gloucestershire while reducing waste. Our strict zero-to-landfill policy for usable goods ensures your family’s old items find a grateful new home.

This charitable approach brings peace of mind during a difficult estate clearance. We make sure nothing usable goes to landfill, honoring the items your family once enjoyed.

## Ready for a New Garden Project

A completely cleared yard gives you a blank canvas for a beautiful new landscaping project. Our team leaves the ground swept and level, perfectly prepared for a lawn extension or a new patio.

Professional contractors note that a properly cleared site can reduce your future landscaping preparation costs by up to 30%. We handle the heavy lifting of breaking up old concrete foundations or paving as a clearly marked separate line item on your quote.

Removing these impermeable bases properly is essential for preventing drainage issues in your future garden. Our Garden Clearance services are designed to make your next steps as effortless as possible.

### Booking Your Clearance

Please 

get a fixed quote

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, or call 01242 830849. We ensure Ian visits gardens across Cheltenham, Charlton Kings, Prestbury, Leckhampton, Cirencester, and the wider Cotswolds within a single working day.

Why us

## Why choose Coln for Garden Clearance?

### Structures, not lawnmowings

We're clear about scope. Bulky garden items and structures, not weekly grass and hedge waste.

### Greenhouse specialists

Aluminium frames, glass panels, and polycarbonate greenhouses handled safely and recycled where possible.

### Play equipment removal

Trampolines, swing sets, slides and playhouses dismantled and cleared for garden reset.

### Charity routing

Working furniture and equipment goes to reuse charities where possible, not to landfill.

Process

## How the day works

1

### Assess the garden

Ian visits (or reviews photos) and prices per-job, taking access and structure size into account.

2

### Fixed quote

Priced by structure and volume, with any hazardous or specialist handling shown clearly.

3

### Clearance day

Careful dismantling, protective covers on lawn and paving where needed.

4

### Ready for what's next

Space cleared, ready for landscaping, a new lawn, or a fresh garden project.

Our work

## Recent Garden Clearance work

![Greenhouse being dismantled with glass panels stacked](/images/cards/half-dismantled-greenhouse-with-glass-panels-caref.webp)

![Old play equipment being dismantled](/images/cards/old-rusted-garden-swing-set-and-trampoline-being-d.webp)

![Clear garden after furniture and structure removal](/images/cards/clear-neat-cottage-garden-after-furniture-and-gree.webp)

![Salvageable garden items lined up for charity donation](/images/cards/salvageable-garden-bench-and-planters-lined-up-for.webp)

## Ready for a free, no-obligation quote?

Fixed price from Ian personally. No hidden fees. Cashback offset applied where items have resale value.

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## What Garden Clearance customers say

★★★★★

5.0 average across 104 Google reviews

★★★★★

> "We needed to clear my parents house and I got in touch with Coln Clearances via their web site to set up a quote. The communication from Ian was great. On the day of the clearance he arrived promptly with his colleague and they did a great job of clearing the property. Thank you very much!!"

★★★★★

> "A most excellent, professional, supportive and considerate service from Ian at Coln Clearances. Just the kind of service and support we needed when clearing my Father's house for the landlord following his death. Living almost 250 miles away this was the kind of supportive service we needed. I cannot recommend this company highly enough."

★★★★★

> "This company is amazing, Ian is extremely professional he came and viewed the property gave me a very reasonable quote considering the property had 3 floors to clear. He and his colleague arrived on time as promised and they never stopped all day. By the time they left, the house and basement cellar were completely clear."

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You asked

## Garden Clearance FAQs

Do you take grass cuttings or hedge trimmings?

No. Green waste (grass, hedge cuttings, small prunings) is outside our licence and best handled by your council's green-bin scheme or a specialist garden waste service. We handle bulky garden items and structures instead.

Can you dismantle a greenhouse?

Yes. Aluminium frames come apart panel by panel, glass is carefully stacked and disposed of correctly. Polycarbonate roofs are handled the same way. If the greenhouse is on a paved base, we can also break up and remove the base on request (line item on quote).

What about old trampolines and swing sets?

Regular jobs. Metal frames go to scrap recycling, safety netting and mats are disposed of properly, and any wooden parts are separated. Dismantling is included in the quote.

Can working garden furniture go to charity?

Yes, where it's genuinely usable and a local reuse charity has capacity. Ian coordinates with Cheltenham and Cotswold reuse partners so items that still have life in them don't get scrapped.

Do I need to be there while you work?

Not usually. Most garden clearances happen with access from the front or side of the property. If you'd like us to work with a neighbour, family member or gate code, that's fine.

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[Rubbish Removal →](/rubbish-removal/)

### Garage Clearance

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## Ready for a fixed quote on Garden Clearance?

Free on-site visit, or send photos for a same-day photo quote across Cheltenham and the Cotswolds.

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Call 01242 830849

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Fixed price, no hidden fees

Cashback on saleable items

90% recycled, minimal landfill