What Can and Can’t Go in a Rubbish Removal Van (2025 Guide)

When booking a man & van rubbish removal service in London, it’s important to know exactly what can (and can’t) be taken. This quick guide from Andrews Waste® helps you avoid surprises on collection day.

✅ What We CAN Take

  • 🛋️ Furniture – sofas, beds, wardrobes, tables
  • 📦 Domestic junk – boxes, bags, general clutter
  • 🏗️ Builders waste – rubble, plasterboard, tiles
  • 🪴 Garden waste – soil, green waste, cuttings
  • 🏢 Office waste – chairs, desks, monitors
  • ♻️ Electrical items (WEEE) – TVs, printers, kettles

⛔ What We CANNOT Take (without prior notice)

  • 🚫 Asbestos
  • 🚫 Wet paint or chemicals
  • 🚫 Raw food waste
  • 🚫 Medical waste or needles
  • 🚫 Pressurised gas bottles or fire extinguishers

📝 Special Items (Extra Charges May Apply)

  • 🛏️ Mattresses
  • 🧊 Fridges & Freezers (WEEE)
  • 🎄 Christmas Trees or Oversized Green Waste

📞 Still Not Sure?

Call 0800 779 7688 or get a free quote. You can also WhatsApp us photos for fast advice.

Andrews Waste® is fully licensed and insured. 90–98% of all collected waste is recycled at licensed London facilities.