Dumpit Scotland · Scotland-wide
Safe Removal Across Scotland
Dumpit Scotland removes old safes and gun cabinets right across Scotland — floor, wall and freestanding safes that weigh a tonne and won't budge. We bring the crew, carry it out and recycle the steel. Send a photo for a fixed price.
Scotland’s junk
Old safe out, and recycled for scrap
A safe is dead weight — solid steel, often bolted down, and impossible to move alone. We unbolt it where needed, bring enough hands to shift it, carry it out and take it away for the steel to be recycled. We remove empty safes; we don't open or crack safes with contents inside.
- We bring the muscleEnough crew to shift a bolted-down floor safe.
- Steel recycledThe whole safe recovered as scrap metal.
- Empty safes onlyWe remove open, empty safes — we don't crack them.
How it works
Your safe removal in three simple steps
Photo the safe
WhatsApp a photo and tell us where it sits.
Get a fixed price
Priced on the spot and confirmed before we come.
We carry it out
We unbolt it if needed, lift it out and recycle it.
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 safe removal job
We take the lot on a safe removal job, bar the few hazardous items listed. Send a photo if in doubt.
We take
- Floor & freestanding safes
- Wall safes
- Gun & rifle cabinets
- Fire safes
- Filing & document safes
- Deposit safes
- Office & retail safes
- Data & media safes
- Damaged or jammed (open) safes
- Other heavy metal items
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
Safe Removal for every situation
Family run, for real
The family behind the lorry
Since 2010 we've built Dumpit into the team Scotland trusts for safe removal — family-run, SEPA registered, and staffed by our own vetted crews rather than agency labour.
- Own uniformed, vetted crews
- SEPA registered and fully insured
- Straight prices, confirmed before we start
Why choose us
Why choose Dumpit for safe removal
£5m insured
Full public liability cover on every job, paperwork on request.
Booked around you
Evenings and weekends too — we work when it suits you.
Recycled first
Over 80% of every safe removal load is diverted from landfill.
15+ years
Family-run and trusted since 2010.
Google reviews
Why customers rate our safe removal
“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.”
“Quick professional job done. Would recommend this company highly.”
About this service
Safe removal in Scotland, done for you
Old safes are among the heaviest, most awkward things to get rid of — solid steel, frequently bolted to a floor or wall, and far too heavy to move without a proper crew. We unbolt yours where needed, carry it out and take it away, with the steel recycled as scrap metal at licensed facilities.
We remove open, empty safes only — we're a removal and recycling firm, not a locksmith, so we don't open or crack safes with contents inside. Everything is covered by our SEPA registration (WCR/R/3002381) with a duty of care (your legal responsibility for waste you produce) transfer note, and priced from a photo first.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
From £100 + VAT, priced by weight and access. Send a photo for a fixed price.
Yes — we unbolt floor and wall safes where needed and carry them out.
No — we remove open, empty safes only. We don't crack or open locked safes with contents inside.
Yes — empty rifle and gun cabinets are fine to remove and recycle.
It's recycled as scrap steel at a licensed facility, with a duty of care note provided.
Safe Removal, town by town
We cover towns and cities right across Scotland, with dedicated local pages for the ones we work in most. Find yours for local prices, areas and reviews. We cover the length and breadth of Scotland — just send a photo and ask, we travel.
Book your safe removal
Attach a couple of photos and we will reply with a fixed, no-obligation price. Prefer to chat?