Cardiff, Newport and all surrounding areas
Rubbish Removal Cardiff
Rubbish gone today, not next week. Same day waste removal in Cardiff, Newport and all surrounding areas — send a photo on WhatsApp and get an estimate straight back. We load it, sweep it & take it away in a 16 cubic yard van that holds 1.5× what most companies use.
Alpha Waste Removal Ltd is a Cardiff-based, owner-run rubbish clearance company serving homes, landlords, letting agents and businesses across South Wales. Licensed by Natural Resources Wales (CBDU034669) and fully insured, we collect and dispose of almost any waste — from a single sofa to a full house clearance — usually the same day you call. Every load goes to licensed facilities, most of it is sorted for recycling, and you get a waste transfer note on request. Rated 9.77/10 on Checkatrade and 5.0★ on Google with over 80 combined reviews.
Why we're better value
Our vans are 1.5× bigger than most tipper vans
Most rubbish firms in South Wales run tipper vans. Ours are large high-roof vans measuring 16 cubic yards — roughly 1.5× the capacity.
That matters because you are buying space. A full van from us takes 1.5× the load of most firms. A "full van" from us swallows what would take one and a half loads elsewhere, so the same clearance costs you one price instead of two, and it goes in one trip rather than three.
- 16 cubic yard load space
- Long wheelbase, high roof
- Up to 1.1 tonnes per load
- No skip permit, no waiting for a wagon
- Two of us doing all the lifting
- Loaded from wherever it is — upstairs, garden, loft
Waste removal near you
Same-day clearance in your area
Use the links below to go straight to the rubbish removal page for your town — prices, services and local info are all on there.
What we take
One van, most of your problems
Domestic or commercial, one sofa or a full house. We can't take fridges, freezers, asbestos, chemicals, oils, solvents, fuel, clinical waste, gas bottles or any other hazardous materials. If you're unsure about something, send a photo and we'll tell you straight away. For rubbish removal in Cardiff, that is the whole promise — and compared with the big companies Cardiff has to wait on, we are the two-man crew that answers.
House & flat clearances
From a single room to a whole property, a house clearance covers full properties, single rooms, lofts, garages and sheds. Probate and end-of-tenancy work handled quietly and without fuss. We'll dismantle beds and wardrobes on the spot, take it from wherever it is in the house, and sweep through before we leave.
House clearance Cardiff — what it costs, what happens →
Garage and shed clearance — what fits, what it costs →
House clearance, from £160Garden waste & clearance
Garden waste removal covers hedge trimmings, branches, turf, decking, old fence panels and the shed it was leaning on — dismantled if it needs to be. Green waste collection in cardiff, shed clearance in cardiff and shed clearance in newport all run on the same garden rates.
Garden clearance Cardiff — overgrown gardens in one visit →
£250 full, £140 half, £80 quarterBuilders & wood waste
We handle builders rubble removal for bricks, plaster, wood waste and strip-out waste off site. One clear at the end of a job, or repeat visits through a build. Wood waste — fencing, pallets, decking, MDF and construction timber — collected across Cardiff and South Wales.
Wood waste removal — from £160 a load →
Trade rates availableCommercial waste clearance
Commercial waste clearance covers office clear-outs, shop refits, warehouse leftovers and regular trade collections. Waste transfer notes as standard.
Regular collections welcomeFly-tip cleanup service
Our fly tip cleanup service clears dumped waste from your land fast — we prioritise these, because a pile left sitting only attracts more.
Same-day where we canSofas, mattresses & bulky waste
Two-seater £40, three-seater £60, L-shaped £90, mattress £50 any size. Sofas, mattresses, white goods and furniture collected from inside your home — same day where we can, at one flat price.
Bulky waste collection — from £40 for a sofa → · Mattress disposal →
Full item pricesNot sure we'll take it?
Send a photo on WhatsApp and we'll tell you straight away, along with the price. We can't take fridges, freezers, asbestos, chemicals, oils, solvents, fuel, clinical waste, gas bottles or any other hazardous materials. If you're unsure about something, send a photo and we'll tell you straight away.
Prices
You'll have an estimate before we set off
Flat rate pricing by the van load or up to 1.1 tonne. There is a minimum charge of £40.
Black bin bags
£3 per bag
Drops to £2.50 a bag when you're booking 40 or more.
Quarter van
£160 loaded & swept
A shed, a small garden tidy, or a room's worth.
Half van load
£290 loaded & swept
The usual for a garage or a decent garden clear.
Full van load
£450 16 cubic yards
Half again what a tipper van holds, for one price.
Garden waste
£250 full van
£140 a half load, £80 a quarter. Hedge cuttings, turf, decking and fence panels.
Awkward access
£10 per flight of stairs
And £30 if we're carrying items more than 10 metres to the van. You're told upfront, never sprung on the day.
Real jobs
Before, and half an hour later
Every one of these is a job we've actually done. Tap between the two.
Back lane fly-tip, Cardiff
Bags, boxes and a bed frame dumped beside the bins. Cleared and swept the same day.
Back garden clear-out, Cardiff
Around twenty bags of household and garden waste shifted from a terraced back garden.
Hedge cuttings, Vale of Glamorgan
A long run of hedge trimmings and old growth bagged, loaded and gone in one visit.
How it works
Three steps, no messing
Send us a photo
WhatsApp, email or text a picture of the pile and we'll estimate the van load from it. Prefer to talk? Ring +44 7497 497223.
We turn up and load
Same day where we can. You don't need to lift a thing or drag anything outside — we'll come and get it from wherever it is.
Pay once it's loaded
Card or cash when the van is loaded and you're happy. Everything goes to a licensed transfer station, and we'll send the transfer note if you want it.
Questions
Common questions, straight answers
How much does rubbish removal cost in Cardiff?
By the van load: from £160 for a quarter load, £290 for a half and £450 for a full 16-cubic-yard van. Garden waste starts at £80. The estimate is agreed before we set off and confirmed on-site before we start, with no call-out fee.
Do I need to be there when you collect?
No. As long as we can get access — a key safe code, or the waste left somewhere safe and reachable — we can collect without you there and send photos of the load before we leave.
What areas do you cover?
Cardiff, Newport, the Vale of Glamorgan, Caerphilly and most of South Wales — more than 50 towns and districts. Not sure if we cover you? Message us a postcode and we will tell you straight away.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. We are an upper-tier waste carrier licensed by Natural Resources Wales (licence CBDU034669 — checkable on their public register) and fully insured — so your waste is carried and disposed of legally, with a paper trail.
How quickly can you collect?
Same-day collection across most of Cardiff and Newport if you message before midday, Monday to Sunday, 7am to 7pm. Weekend clearances are available too.
Do you take fridges or freezers?
No. We can't take fridges, freezers, asbestos, chemicals, oils, solvents, fuel, clinical waste, gas bottles or any other hazardous materials. They have separate disposal rules, so if we cannot take something we will point you to the right route for it. If you're unsure about an item, send a photo and we'll tell you straight away.
What people say
Why trust us? Ask 80+ of our customers.
Combined from Google, Checkatrade and more — every review is from a real customer who used our service.
“They cleared a 4 bed house and large garden, emptied 2 sheds and took a tree down. A very emotional time for our family, but they took total control and took all the stress away from us.”
“Super quick at arranging a collection, and after talking through what we wanted taking away the guys just got on with the job. The price was very reasonable and nothing was too much trouble.”
“I called on a Saturday afternoon and they were there within the hour. Licence details provided upfront and a place to verify them. Cheaper than local companies who could not provide registration details.”
“They turned up on time and removed garden waste, tidying up as they progressed. They gave me a price over email and were prompt to respond. I will use them again.”
“Fantastic service!! We messaged for a quote for blackbag removal, I had an instant response & he was at my property digging into the pile of bags within 10 minutes, polite, friendly & left the area spotless for us. Booked straight in for our next job.”
“Had a large house removal done which was very quick and straight forward. They even gave a hand with a few extra jobs as a kind gesture. Would 100% recommend”
“Alpha was Excellent. Done quickly very polite and reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend them”
“Fast service and very friendly. Reliable and even came early. Thank you very much! Will be using again.”
“Brilliant service 5* ! Nothing too much hassle will defo use again.”
“Awkward large cupboard and house clearance waste taken — good communication, fast and convenient! Would recommend!!”
“Fantastic communication, swift and a fair price!”
“Excellent service. They replied immediately within minutes and sent someone round within 30 mins! Job completed at a reasonable cost. I would definitely recommend Dominik.”
“An old rotten fence piled up and removed in 5 minutes. Quick and easy, thank you.”
“Excellent — prompt efficient service. Arrived on time, very courteous and polite, and had everything done in about 10 minutes.”
