Clearance guides
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Work out your options, decide what should go and prepare for collection. Start with what you’re clearing.
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21 guides to help you take the next step.
Furniture & bulky items 7 guides
Furniture, mattresses, appliances and ways to arrange collection.
- 8 min read
How to get rid of an old sofa
Compare donation, council collection, retailer removal, recycling centres and paid collection. Check condition, access and the full cost before choosing.
- 7 min read
How to dispose of a mattress or bed
Compare donation, recycling centres, council collection and paid removal. Check condition, access and which bed parts are included.
- 7 min read
How to dispose of a fridge or freezer
Compare retailer take-back, council collection, recycling centres and paid removal. Check defrosting, connections and the route out.
- 5 min read
Preparing an appliance for collection
Check what is connected or fitted, agree disconnection and prepare your appliances for the collection team.
- 6 min read
How to get rid of old furniture
Compare donation, resale, council and retailer options with paid collection. Check condition, access and any dismantling.
- 5 min read
How to combine a few unwanted items in one collection
Make one clear list of furniture, appliances and bags. Avoid double counting and agree the full collection scope.
- 7 min read
Council bulky waste or private collection?
Compare council rubbish collection with paid private removal. Check local charges, free allowances, accepted items, lifting and collection points.
Homes & spaces 9 guides
Garages, lofts, gardens and preparing a property for clearance.
- 5 min read
How to clear your garage without emptying everything
Decide what goes and stays, flag unusual materials and describe the route out before agreeing the collection.
- 5 min read
How to plan a loft clearance safely
Describe stored belongings and access from what you already know. No climbing or carrying boxes down is needed to request help.
- 5 min read
How does house clearance work?
Understand paid and charity options, preparing belongings, quotes, collection day and what happens afterwards.
- 6 min read
Do you need help with a house clearance?
Compare the amount, carrying, access and time involved. Decide whether you need help with a few items, selected rooms or the whole home.
- 5 min read
How to decide what stays and what goes
Start with one useful space. Separate keep, clear and undecided belongings, then choose a realistic reuse or collection route.
- 5 min read
Plan your clear-out before moving home
Keep move, stay and clear lists separate. Plan collection, access and final checks around your property handover.
- 5 min read
Garden clearance: what it includes and choosing a skip
Compare collection and skip hire, estimate loose-pile volume and check materials, weight limits and access.
- 6 min read
How to describe a mixed pile of rubbish
Describe bulky items and the remaining pile without double counting. Explain materials, uncertain amounts, photos and access.
- 7 min read
House clearance after a death: payment and probate
Separate authority, retained belongings and payment. Plan the proposed work while estate decisions are being resolved.
Business & offices 4 guides
Office clearances, IT equipment, business waste and collection records.
- 7 min read
Office clearance checklist: plan the handover
Plan office clearance by area, responsibility and handover. Check occupied spaces, building access and IT decisions before agreeing the work.
- 5 min read
Prepare office furniture for removal
Prepare desks, chairs and cabinets for removal. Check ownership, condition, joined parts, dismantling and seating handling before agreeing collection.
- 6 min read
Arrange an IT collection without overlooking the data.
Prepare an IT collection with a clear equipment list, access arrangements and agreed data handling. Understand what collection does and does not include.
- 6 min read
How to dispose of business waste
Practical business waste steps for England, plus UK regulator links. Separate cardboard and other materials, check collections and keep the right records.
Recycling & reuse 1 guide
What can happen to items after collection.