House Clearance in South East London

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Mini Load

1 Cubic Yard

£99.00 + VAT

Load approx. 8 bin bags

10 mins labour

Max weight 70kg

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Midi Load

3 Cubic Yard

£135.00 + VAT

Load approx. 20 bin bags

20 mins labour

Max weight 250kg

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Medi Load

7 Cubic Yard

£198.00 + VAT

Load approx. 45 bin bags

30 mins labour

Max weight 500kg

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Large Load

10 Cubic Yard

£270.00 + VAT

Load approx. 60 bin bags

45 mins labour

Max weight 750kg

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X Large Load

14 Cubic Yard

£300.00 + VAT

Load approx. 80 bin bags

60 mins labour

Max weight 1000kg

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More than 14 Cubic Yard

Price on request + VAT

Fixed price on request

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South East London is home to just under 2 million people and over 700,000 domestic properties. When a homeowner in South East London wants to clear their home of unwanted clutter, they can get in contact with the dozens of house clearance services that operate in the area. Most house clearance services in South East London can be found in Bromley and Greenwich, although most services in the area operate throughout the Southern, Eastern and Central parts of the city. These companies’ services range from clearing bulky waste from residential properties, commercial properties, garages, and even removing unwanted vehicles.

Some of the most removed items from homes in the South East London area are waste electronics such as computers, printers, laptops, and appliances. Last year, South East London discarded 2 million electronics, with many of those being recycled or reused.

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Professional house clearances in South East London

When you look to hire a waste contractor to carry out a house clearance on your behalf, you should first check that they are a reputable firm with valid insurance and holds a waste carriers licence issued by the Environment Agency. Next, make sure you remove any items that you wish to keep before the clearance team arrives, this will speed up the clearance and minimise mistakes. Most of the house clearance companies in South East London provide free quotes on their prices, but you should always agree on this price before the clearance to avoid hidden fees.

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What you need to know about South East London

South East London covers the boroughs of Greenwich, Lewisham, Bexley, Bromley, and Southwark, and contains a diverse mix of commercial and residential areas, many of which are under construction and redevelopment as the city expands. The mixture of historical and artistic influences in this area make it a centre of culture and tourism characterised by Victoran cobbled streets that run from London Bridge to Rotherhithe, with a portion of London's most popular tourist spots along the way, including Tower Bridge, the Tate Modern, and the Design Museum. Well known shopping locations in South east London include the Old Spitalfields market, Brick Lane for boutiques and public houses, and the Columbia Road flower market. Aside from the attractions museums and parks, much of Southeast London is built on close knit family orientated communities and some of the best places to live in south east London for families include Greenwich, which has plenty of green space for children to play in and nature walks by the river, and Herne Hill which offers residential areas filled with family sized properties and is home to Brockwell Park and Brockwell Lido.

Population Size 1,833,289
Active Businesses 8,675
Waste Collected (tonnes)768,782
Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 273,225

What are the different ways to dispose of waste in South East London?

Due to the large amount of commercial enterprises in this area of the city there are some waste management companies in south east London that operate exclusively for businesses providing companies with free wheelie bins and regular collections that include clinical hazardous and sanitary waste. Rubbish tips in south east London are mainly run by the local authorities with just a few industrial waste management facilities located in the area offering muck away and grab hire on construction sites. The integrated waste management facility in Southwark, which is operated by Veolia is on the same site as the local authority household reuse and recycling centre at 43 Devon Street off Old Kent Road, and serves residents from the named borough. Rubbish removal for residential properties and house clearance services are mostly available through waste management organisations covering the whole of London and the surrounding areas, although there are a few independent companies nearby, the best of which has their own materials recovery facility for recycling and processing refuse.

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Where are the nearest recycling centres in South East London

South East London covers 16 recycling and waste disposal facilities run by the local authorities of Bexley Bromley Lewisham Southwark and Greenwich. Thames Road Depot, and Foots Cray Reuse & Recycling Centre in Bexley handle household, industrial, and commercial waste, and guides for where to recycle materials and where to locate recycling banks are available on the London borough of Bexley website. Waldo Road Reuse and Recycling Centre in Bromley manages paper, bottles, cans, batteries, white goods, metals and textiles. Churchfields Road reuse and recycling centre also in Bromley accepts a wide range of materials including hazardous waste like paint fluorescent tubes used engine oil and chemicals, which are notoriously difficult to dispose of. The recycling centre in SE28 in the London borough of Greenwich has an onsite rubbish tip for non-recyclable waste as well as accepting hard plastics such as toys and garden furniture as does the Landmann Way recycling centre in Lewisham, which also accepts old mattresses at the site.

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What rubbish collection services are available in South East London?

Mattress Collection & Disposal by London Councils costs at an average of £28. In Bexley, it costs more at £36 while Southwark, Bromley, and Greenwich residents are charged £18, £12 and £10 respectively. Lewisham residents receive free mattress collection and disposal services from their local authority. Sofa Collection costs an average of £22 among these 5 boroughs.

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How is the local authority in South East London handling your waste?

Each borough in South East London works independently to manage waste, and this is a strategy that could be greatly improved by pooling resources. More can be achieved for the environment and in terms of improving living standards for people in south east London by working collaboratively, and councils are beginning to develop some joint plans and strategies going forward.

The key waste management figures for South East London's Council's are as follows:

· Overall annual spend on waste management £80,664,727
· Per person spend £44
· Landfill rate 64.46%
· Reuse and recycling rate 35.54%

As these figures show, much more can be achieved from joined up council services and initiatives to improve outcomes for the environment throughout the south east London area. The overall plan for waste management in London states that by 2030, 65% of the municipal waste will be recycled in the capital. However, south east London boroughs are carrying out some notable reuse and recycling projects independently, such as Greenwich council’s initiative for the repair and resale of bicycles to fundraise for the Greenwich and Bexley community Hospice.

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What are the plans for a greener future in South East London?

South East London’s environmental strategy has grown around a sense of collaboration between communities who are actively engaged with their local borough councils, and boroughs with predominantly residential populations are focused on improving access from all residents to bring waste disposal in line with government guidelines and meet targets for reuse and recycling in this area of the city.

Major plans for a greener future in south east London can be found in the south east London waste technical paper which is available for download from the relevant council websites. This paper outlines current development plans, future plans for waste, and the municipal waste management strategy for each south east London borough.

There are also several very committed non-governmental organisations and charities working towards a greener future in south east London and the surrounding areas. For example, The London Community Resource Network (LCRN) is a charity that hosts many projects and services to promote environmental awareness and sustainability throughout the capital including areas of south east London. For example, the real nappies for London campaign hosted by the London community resource centre works with residents in Bexley to educate parents and guardians in the use of non-disposable nappies. The LCRN also include information on their website about clothing repair events, their initiative for the refurbishment and redistribution of unwanted wooden furniture and white goods, and offer eco auditing for local businesses.

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House Clearance in South East London

Find House Clearance in South East London in a few clicks

Choose your size

Mini Load

Midi Load

Medi Load

Large Load

X Large Load

Bespoke Clearance

Explore all services for Rubbish Removal in South East London

Furniture Clearance in South East London

Garden Clearance in South East London

Learn more about House Clearance in South East London

Professional house clearances in South East London

Request a Call Back

What you need to know about South East London

What are the different ways to dispose of waste in South East London?

Where are the nearest recycling centres in South East London

What rubbish collection services are available in South East London?

How is the local authority in South East London handling your waste?

What are the plans for a greener future in South East London?

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