Dumpit Scotland · Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Lothians & Borders
Rubbish Removal Edinburgh
Need rubbish removal in Edinburgh? Our family-run, SEPA-registered team clears homes, gardens, offices and trade waste right across Edinburgh and Edinburgh, Lothians & Borders. WhatsApp a photo for a fixed, no-obligation price today.
Scotland’s junk
Rubbish Removal in Edinburgh without the hassle
One awkward item or a full property to empty — our Edinburgh crews load it, sweep up and take it away in a single visit. Households, landlords, offices and trade right across Edinburgh, Lothians & Borders, all with the paperwork to prove it is handled properly.
- Rapid responseSame-day and next-day slots across Edinburgh, seven days a week.
- All the work includedLifting, loading, carrying and a sweep up after. You point, we clear.
- 15+ years experienceA family-run, SEPA registered team Scotland has trusted since 2010.
How it works
How rubbish removal in Edinburgh works
Snap a photo
Send a quick photo of your rubbish on WhatsApp — no site visit needed.
Get a fixed price
We reply with a fixed, all-in price based on the space it fills. You approve before we start.
We clear & recycle
We lift, load and sweep up, then recycle or donate everything we can.
Transparent pricing
Honest prices. No hidden fees.
- All-inclusive pricing
- No call-out charges
- Upfront quotes, always
- Pay by card or cash
Smaller jobs start at £100 + VAT for a 1/8 load — these four are the sizes we are asked for most.
| Load size | Ideal for | From price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 Load | Small items, single rooms | £160 + VAT |
| 1/2 Load | Bigger clearances | £290 + VAT |
| 3/4 Load | Large clearances | £390 + VAT |
| Full Load | Full house & large jobs | £550 + VAT |
Heavy waste like soil and rubble is charged by weight at £149 per tonne (25 rubble sacks = 1 tonne). Heavy mixed waste loads incur a £250 supplement, and extra crew time is £50 + VAT per half hour. Full load-by-load list on the prices page.
from £550 + VAT
What we take
What we take on a Edinburgh rubbish removal
If it's not on the no-list, our rubbish removal crews will almost certainly take it. Not sure? Send a photo.
We take
- Sofas & furniture
- Beds & mattresses
- White goods & appliances
- General household rubbish
- Garden & green waste
- Builders’ & DIY waste
- Office & commercial waste
- Bagged rubbish & boxes
- Carpets & flooring
- Electricals & IT equipment
We cannot take
- Asbestos
- Gas bottles & cylinders
- Wet paint & solvents in bulk
- Clinical or hazardous waste
- Car batteries & tyres
Anything on the “cannot take” list needs a licensed specialist — ask us and we will point you the right way.
Who this is for
Rubbish Removal for every situation
Family run, for real
Meet the crew who turn up
Dumpit Scotland is family-run from our Clarkston base. Our own uniformed crews handle every rubbish removal job across the country, the same way we have since 2010 — straight prices, respect for your property.
- Own uniformed, vetted crews
- SEPA registered and fully insured
- Straight prices, confirmed before we start
Why choose us
Why Edinburgh chooses Dumpit Scotland
Fully insured
£5 million public liability on every visit, documented.
Booked around you
Evenings and weekends too — we work when it suits you.
Recycled first
Over 80% of every rubbish removal load is diverted from landfill.
15+ years
Family-run and trusted since 2010.
Google reviews
What Scotland says about our rubbish removal
“From start to finish they were quick to respond to messages, booked an appointment, turned up and did a professional job. I would recommend them to anyone.”
“Always available to provide a quote, and their uplifts for garden and household waste are always super quick and thorough.”
“Want to thank Rory and the guys for a great job. What a job they did, the clean up was excellent. Would highly recommend them.”
About this service
Your local rubbish removal team in Edinburgh
Dumpit Scotland provides fast, fully SEPA-registered rubbish removal across Edinburgh and the wider Edinburgh, Lothians & Borders. From a single bulky item to a full house or office clearance, our own crews collect unwanted waste quickly and responsibly for homes and businesses throughout Edinburgh — usually within a day or two of your first message.
We cover Edinburgh and the surrounding area, do all the lifting and loading, and divert over 80% of what we collect from landfill. Every Edinburgh job comes with a duty-of-care waste transfer note under our SEPA carrier registration (WCR/R/3002381), so your waste is tracked and disposed of legally.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Loads start from £100 + VAT, priced by the space they fill in the lorry. Heavy waste like soil or rubble is charged by weight at £149 per tonne. Send a photo on WhatsApp and we give you a fixed price for your Edinburgh job before we start.
Often, yes. We run seven days a week across Edinburgh and Edinburgh, Lothians & Borders and can frequently arrange same-day or next-day collection depending on availability. Message us early for the best chance of a same-day slot.
As well as Edinburgh we regularly cover Livingston, Musselburgh, Hawick, Peebles, Linlithgow, Dunbar. If your area is not listed, just ask — we travel.
Yes. Dumpit Scotland is a SEPA registered waste carrier (WCR/R/3002381) and you get a duty of care (your legal responsibility for waste you produce) waste transfer note with every Edinburgh job, so your waste is tracked and disposed of legally.
Furniture, white goods and appliances, garden and DIY waste, electronics, carpets, office equipment and general household rubbish. We cannot take hazardous items like asbestos, gas bottles or chemicals — ask and we will point you the right way.
Not always — as long as we can access the waste and you have approved the price, we can often collect without you being there. We confirm the details when you book.
Local coverage
Areas we cover near Edinburgh
Also covering Edinburgh and the wider Edinburgh, Lothians & Borders — if your area isn’t listed, just send a photo and ask.
Happy to load the car yourself? Edinburgh's recycling centres — opening hours, booking and the van rules, all in one place.
Get your Edinburgh price today
Attach a couple of photos and we will reply with a fixed, no-obligation price. Prefer to chat?