Dumpit Scotland · Dalkeith, Edinburgh, Lothians & Borders
Soil Removal Dalkeith
Reliable soil removal in Dalkeith, seven days a week. We do all the lifting and loading, recycle over 80%, and confirm your price up front — covering Dalkeith and the wider Edinburgh, Lothians & Borders.
Scotland’s junk
Soil Removal in Dalkeith without the hassle
From a single item to a full clearance, we handle soil removal in Dalkeith start to finish — carrying, loading and disposing responsibly, usually within a day or two of your first message.
- Rapid responseSame-day and next-day slots across Dalkeith, 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 soil removal in Dalkeith works
Photo the spoil
WhatsApp a photo of the soil or muck-away.
Get a weight price
Priced by weight — we give you the rate up front.
We load & haul
We hand-load it and take it to a licensed facility.
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 Dalkeith soil removal
If it's not on the no-list, our soil removal crews will almost certainly take it. Not sure? Send a photo.
We take
- Topsoil & subsoil
- Excavation spoil
- Site soil stockpiles
- Old turf & sods
- Clay & inert muck
- Landscaping spoil
- Mixed soil & stone
- Trench & footing spoil
- Path & bed diggings
- Bagged soil
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
Soil Removal for every situation
Family run, for real
Real people, not a call centre
There's no call centre here. Your soil removal is handled by our own family-run crews out of Clarkston, trading across Scotland since 2010 and insured on every visit.
- Own uniformed, vetted crews
- SEPA registered and fully insured
- Straight prices, confirmed before we start
Why choose us
Why Dalkeith chooses Dumpit Scotland
Fully insured
£5 million public liability on every visit, documented.
Quick to respond
Often out the same day you first message us.
Recycled first
Over 80% of every soil removal load is diverted from landfill.
4.9 on Google
272+ five-star reviews from homes and businesses.
Google reviews
Why customers rate our soil removal
“Quick professional job done. Would recommend this company highly.”
“Great service, came out the same day and had my garage emptied in no time. Really friendly staff as well.”
“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.”
About this service
Dalkeith's trusted soil removal service
Dumpit Scotland provides fast, fully SEPA-registered soil removal across Dalkeith 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 Dalkeith — usually within a day or two of your first message.
We cover Dalkeith and the surrounding area, do all the lifting and loading, and divert over 80% of what we collect from landfill. Every Dalkeith 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 Dalkeith job before we start.
Often, yes. We run seven days a week across Dalkeith 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 Dalkeith we regularly cover Broxburn, Bathgate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Musselburgh, Livingston. 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 Dalkeith 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 Dalkeith
Also covering Dalkeith and the wider Edinburgh, Lothians & Borders — if your area isn’t listed, just send a photo and ask.
Taking it yourself instead? the East & Midlothian recycling centres — opening hours, booking and the van rules, all in one place.
Get your Dalkeith price today
Attach a couple of photos and we will reply with a fixed, no-obligation price. Prefer to chat?