Waste Management

Waste Management Services Price Index – London (2025)

Service Category	Low Spec / Basic	Mid Spec / Standard	High Spec / Premium
Hourly Labour (Waste Removal Crew)	£30–£45/hr	£45–£65/hr	£65–£90/hr
Day Rate (2-person team, van included)	£250–£350/day	£350–£500/day	£500–£700/day

Service	Low	Mid	High
Single Item Removal (e.g. mattress, fridge)	£40–£60	£60–£90	£90–£150+
¼ Van Load (250 kg)	£90–£120	£120–£150	£150–£200
½ Van Load (500 kg)	£150–£200	£200–£275	£275–£350
Full Van Load (1,000 kg)	£250–£350	£350–£450	£450–£600+
Garden Waste Removal (up to 250kg)	£70–£120	£120–£180	£180–£250
Bulky Waste Collection (Council Alternative)	£30–£60/item	£60–£100/item	£100–£150/item

Service	Low	Mid	High
2 Yard Mini Skip	£120–£160	£160–£200	£200–£250
4 Yard Skip	£180–£240	£240–£300	£300–£350
6 Yard Skip (Builder’s Skip)	£250–£300	£300–£400	£400–£500
8 Yard Skip	£300–£350	£350–£450	£450–£600
12 Yard Skip (Large Projects)	£400–£500	£500–£650	£650–£800
Note
Permits for on-road skips	£50–£90/week

Service	Low	Mid	High
Wheelie Bin Collection (240L, weekly)	£10–£15/bin	£15–£25/bin	£25–£40/bin
Office Clearance (per room)	£150–£250	£250–£400	£400–£700+
Construction Waste Removal (per tonne)	£100–£150	£150–£200	£200–£300
Hazardous Waste (per item or unit)	£50–£150/item	£150–£300/item	£300–£500+
Recycling Service Setup (monthly)	£50–£100	£100–£150	£150–£300+

Add-On / Extra Service	Typical Cost Range	Notes
Permit Handling (Skip Placement)	£50–£90	Varies by council and location
Weekend or After-hours Removal	+10–25% surcharge	Applied to base cost
Stairs or Poor Access Surcharge	£30–£80	Added for properties with access limitations
Wait & Load Skip Service	+£30–£60	No permit required; included time limit applies
Recycling Sorting / Segregation	£50–£100/load	For mixed waste that requires sorting

Low Spec: Basic waste collection or skip hire with minimal service features (e.g., no sorting, basic vehicles).
Mid Spec: Standard services including mixed waste handling, responsible disposal, and better response time.
High Spec: Premium or urgent collections, licensed waste disposal documentation, hazardous material handling, and sustainable practices (e.g., high recycling rate).

Regulations: Waste management in London is heavily regulated, with local councils and environmental agencies setting strict guidelines for collection, disposal, and recycling. These regulations can influence pricing, especially for hazardous waste and specific disposal methods.
Regional Variations: While this table focuses on London, prices can vary even within the city depending on the borough, accessibility of the property, and the specific waste management company chosen.
Economic Factors: The cost of fuel, landfill taxes, and labor can all impact the pricing of waste management services. Fluctuations in these economic factors might lead to price adjustments over time.
Sustainability: There's an increasing emphasis on sustainable waste management practices, including recycling and reducing landfill waste. Services that offer high recycling rates or eco-friendly disposal methods might fall under the "High Spec" category.
Demand: The demand for waste management services can fluctuate based on the time of year (e.g., increased garden waste in spring and summer) or specific events, which could potentially influence pricing and availability.