# Rubbish Removal Cheltenham | Coln Clearances

> Licensed rubbish removal in Cheltenham. Same and next-day collection, van-load pricing, curbside discount and a 90% recycling rate. Get a fast fixed quote.

URL: https://colnclearances.co.uk/rubbish-removal/

![Coln Clearances team loading bulky rubbish from a Cheltenham driveway](/images/misc/uniformed-coln-clearances-team-loading-bulky-house.webp)

Cheltenham & the Cotswolds

# Same & Next-Day Rubbish Removal in Cheltenham

Fast, licensed rubbish and waste collection with same and next-day availability and a curbside discount.

Get a Free Fixed Quote

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Call 01242 830849

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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 Rubbish Removal

### No room for a skip

Many Cheltenham streets and driveways can't take a skip. No permit, no space, no workaround — except calling us.

### The council won't take it

Bulky items, mattresses and appliances don't go in standard council collections. They sit there until you find a solution.

### Eco-guilt about landfill

You know most of it could be recycled or donated. You just need someone who'll actually do it properly.

### Too heavy to move yourself

Sofas, fridges, wardrobes. There's a reason they're still in the spare room. They need two people and a van.

Last updated: 5 July 2026

## Rubbish Removal in Cheltenham, Done Properly

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the thought of clearing out a property? Dealing with an entire estate or just a garage full of bulky items can easily take up your whole weekend.

**We** understand how exhausting that process is. Coln Clearances has been helping local families as a family-run business since 2014. **Our** team runs a licensed rubbish removal service across Cheltenham, Charlton Kings, Prestbury, Leckhampton, Cirencester, Tewkesbury, and the wider Cotswolds.

> Most jobs are booked and completed within 24 hours, and same-day collection is usually possible if you catch us before mid-morning.

Everything is priced up front at a fixed rate to prevent on-the-day surprises.

Let us walk you through exactly how the process works.

### Skip Hire Alternative

Hiring a skip might seem like the obvious choice for most household clearances. Waiting for council paperwork can quickly delay your plans.

Gloucestershire County Council currently charges £90 for a 28-day skip permit as of 2026. That fee applies anytime the skip sits on a public highway.

**We** bypass that entire headache because our vans load up and leave on the same day. Here’s a quick look at why a van collection makes more sense:

| Feature | Traditional Skip | Our Van Clearance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wait Time | 12-day minimum permit delay | Often same-day or 24 hours |
| Labour | You load it yourself | We load everything for you |
| Street Impact | Sits for weeks, attracts pests | Gone in under 30 minutes |

Your property could be clear long before a skip even arrives. You also don’t have to spend a Saturday hauling heavy items yourself.

## What We Take Away

Figuring out what items can go together is a common stumbling block. **We** accept a wide variety of household and estate items to make things simple.

The National Bed Federation reported in 2025 that the UK throws away over 7 million mattresses annually. Getting rid of heavy beds and bulky items is a huge part of what we handle.

The short list of what we collect includes:

-   **Household bulky items**: sofas, beds, mattresses, wardrobes, tables, chairs, and appliances
-   **General household rubbish**: bin-bags, black-bag waste, packaging, and boxes
-   **Garden furniture** (see also our 
    
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     service)
-   **Small appliances and electricals** (WEEE covered)
-   **Scrap metal** (routed to recycling)

Certain materials require special handling facilities. The short list of what we don’t take includes:

-   Grass cuttings, hedge trimmings, and general green waste (not our licence)
-   Chemicals, paint, and hazardous liquids (special disposal only)

If you have an unusual item, just ask. Almost everything else falls under our Environment Agency licence.

## The Curbside Discount

A standard two-bedroom household clearance in the UK often involves removing over 500kg of items. Moving that amount of weight takes significant time and physical effort.

**Our** pricing model is very simple. Ian looks at the load and gives you a fixed quote based on volume.

Here’s how the optional discount works:

-   **Move the items:** You place the rubbish by the roadside before arrival.
-   **Save on labour:** This cuts our loading time by roughly 30 to 45 minutes.
-   **Pay a lower rate:** **We** pass those direct time savings back to you.

You absolutely don’t have to choose this option. **Our** crew handles the lot at the standard rate if you cannot safely move heavy items.

This choice simply reflects the reduced access time on our side.

## What Happens to Your Rubbish

Sending waste to the dump is expensive and terrible for the environment. The UK standard landfill tax increased to £130.75 per tonne in April 2026.

**Our** depot in Cheltenham sorts everything we collect to avoid those high landfill costs. Working items and furniture are routed to charity or resale.

This process actually offsets your quote through our 

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 where applicable. Here’s a quick look at where materials go:

-   **Recyclables:** Wood, metal, cardboard, plastic, and textiles are separated for processing.
-   **Electricals:** **We** send WEEE items directly to certified electrical processors.
-   **Mattresses:** Specialist recyclers strip them down to recover the steel springs and polyester layers.

A guaranteed 90% of everything collected is diverted from landfill. That number is not a marketing target.

The depot is specifically set up to achieve this recycling rate every single day.

## Licensed, Insured and Safe

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs reported 1.26 million fly-tipping incidents in England over a single year. Handing your waste to an unregistered operator is incredibly risky.

**We** want you to feel completely secure during the clearance. Here’s how you’re protected when booking with us:

-   **Environment Agency Licence:** Every piece of rubbish travels under our legal Waste Carrier Licence.
-   **Protection from Fines:** Local council fixed penalty fines for fly-tipping were recently increased to £1,000 in 2026. **Our** official paperwork ensures you are never liable for illegal dumping.
-   **Public Liability Insurance:** The business is fully insured in case of very rare accidents.

The team will always make it right if anything gets damaged during collection.

Please 

get a fixed quote

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 for your rubbish removal today.

You can also call 01242 830849 directly, and Ian usually replies within the hour.

Why us

## Why choose Coln for Rubbish Removal?

### Faster than skip hire

No permit, no waiting, no eyesore in the driveway. We come, we load, we're gone the same day.

### Genuine 90% recycling

Everything sorted, most of it recycled or reused. Only what truly can't be goes to landfill.

### Curbside discount

Save money by moving items to the roadside. We reduce the price accordingly at quote stage.

### Licensed and insured

Everything we collect travels under our waste carrier licence. No fly-tipping risk to you.

Process

## How the day works

1

### Send photos or call

Ping us photos on the phone or drop us an email. We'll quote within the hour on most jobs.

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### Fixed price agreed

One clear price for the whole load. Curbside discount applied if applicable.

3

### Same-day or next-day pickup

Uniformed team, quick load, minimal disruption. Most van-load pickups take under 30 minutes.

4

### Sorted at our depot

Loads are sorted for resale, charity donation, recycling and licensed disposal. 90% never sees a landfill.

Our work

## Recent Rubbish Removal work

![Sorted rubbish piles at a Cheltenham recycling facility](/images/cards/sorted-rubbish-piles-of-wood-metal-cardboard-and-p.webp)

![Curbside items ready for discounted collection](/images/cards/curbside-bulky-items-neatly-stacked-at-the-kerb-re.webp)

![Empty garage after a bulk rubbish removal job](/images/cards/empty-swept-garage-after-a-bulk-rubbish-removal-jo.webp)

![Old mattresses being loaded for specialist recycling](/images/cards/old-mattresses-being-loaded-carefully-for-speciali.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 Rubbish Removal customers say

★★★★★

5.0 average across 104 Google reviews

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> "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

## Rubbish Removal FAQs

How is your rubbish removal priced?

Most jobs are priced by van load or by individual bulky item. On smaller collections, per-item pricing is often cheaper than a full van load. Ian will tell you at quote stage which is best for your job. There are no hidden fees.

Is this cheaper than skip hire?

For most household jobs, yes, and it's a lot less hassle. There's no permit fee for the road, no skip in the driveway for a week, and you don't have to load it yourself. We handle everything, including sorting for recycling.

What's the curbside discount?

If you're able to move bulky items to the kerbside before we arrive, we spend less time carrying items out. That saves us access time, and we pass the saving on. Just mention it at quote stage.

Do you take mattresses and appliances?

Yes to both. Mattresses go to specialist recyclers (we divert 100% of mattress components from landfill). Appliances are handled under our WEEE certification. Both are included in the fixed quote.

How quickly can you collect?

Most Cheltenham and Cotswold pickups are same-day or next-day. Larger loads or weekend collections may need 48 hours' notice. Urgent jobs (rental turnarounds, flood damage) are usually accommodated.

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### Garage Clearance

Clearance of cluttered garages, including furniture, tools and general junk, with safe handling of hazardous items.

Read more

[Garage Clearance →](/garage-clearance/)

### Garden Clearance

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

Read more

[Garden Clearance →](/garden-clearance/)

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## Ready for a fixed quote on Rubbish Removal?

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

Get Your Free Quote

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Call 01242 830849

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Fixed price, no hidden fees

Cashback on saleable items

90% recycled, minimal landfill