
Skip Hire vs Man and Van: Which Is Cheaper in the UK?
Compare 2026 UK skip hire costs with man-and-van rubbish removal. See prices, permits, loading and the best choice for your clear-out.
KENT-BASED · LICENSED WASTE CARRIER · 7+ YEARS
Rubbish Removal 24 is a Kent-based, licensed waste carrier. For over seven years we’ve cleared homes, gardens, building sites and offices across Sittingbourne, Maidstone, Canterbury, Medway and Swale. We do all the lifting, take everything to authorised sites and give you a waste transfer note for every job.

Local crews who know Kent's streets, tips and parking rules.
Registered with the Environment Agency, licence shown before we load.
Book early and we can often collect the same day.
Wood, metal, rubble and green waste separated for recycling.
OUR SERVICES
One team for every kind of waste. Tell us what you have and we’ll send the right size van and crew.
Bags, bulky items, garage and loft junk cleared from anywhere on your property.
Full and part clearances for moves, probate, landlords and end of tenancy.
Cuttings, turf, soil, old sheds, fencing and paving slabs taken away.
Rubble, plasterboard, timber and strip-out waste from renovations.
Sofas, beds, mattresses, wardrobes and white goods collected, often same day.
Desks, chairs, shop fittings and one-off business waste collections.
HOW IT WORKS
Fill in the quote form with the items, rough amount and your postcode. Photos help us price it accurately.
We reply with a free, no-obligation price based on how much space your waste takes up and what it is.
Our crew arrives in the agreed slot, loads everything, sweeps up and leaves you a waste transfer note.
WHAT WE COLLECT
Almost anything two people can safely lift into a van. These are the jobs we do most often in Kent:
Not accepted: asbestos and hazardous chemicals. These need a specialist licensed contractor, and we’re happy to point you to one.


WHY IT MATTERS
By law you’re responsible for your household waste until it’s disposed of properly. This is called your duty of care. If you hand rubbish to an unlicensed collector and it ends up fly-tipped, the council can fine you, even though you paid someone to take it.
We’re a registered waste carrier. We show you our licence before we start, take every load to an authorised site and give you a waste transfer note as proof. Keep it safe: it’s your proof if anyone ever asks where your waste went.
AREAS WE COVER
We’re based in Kent and work across Swale, Maidstone, Medway and Canterbury districts every week. Not sure if we cover your street? Ask when you request a quote.
PRICES
Every price is fixed and agreed before we start. It depends on three things:
A few bulky items cost far less than a full house clearance, and for most household jobs a man and van works out cheaper than a skip. Read our rubbish removal cost guide or our comparison of skip hire vs man and van.
FAQS
It depends on how much space your waste takes in the van, the type of waste and access. We give a free, fixed quote before we start, so there are no surprises on the day.
Often, yes. We keep space for same-day and next-day jobs across Sittingbourne, Faversham, Sheppey, Maidstone, Medway and Canterbury. Send your quote request early in the day for the best chance of a same-day slot.
Yes. Rubbish Removal 24 is a registered waste carrier. We show you our licence before we load anything and give you a waste transfer note afterwards as proof of legal disposal.
You are legally responsible for your household waste until it is properly disposed of. If an unlicensed collector fly-tips it, you can be fined. Always check a company’s licence before you pay.
No. Our team does all the lifting and loading from inside the house, loft, garage or garden. Just show us what needs to go.
For most household jobs, yes. You only pay for the waste we take, there’s no road permit to arrange and we load it for you. A skip can make sense for long building projects.
We take it to licensed waste transfer and recycling sites. Wood, metal, cardboard, green waste and rubble are separated for recycling wherever possible.
We can’t take asbestos or hazardous chemicals, as these need a specialist licensed contractor. If you’re unsure about an item, ask when you request your quote.
We cover Sittingbourne, Faversham, the Isle of Sheppey, Maidstone, Medway (Chatham, Gillingham and Rochester), Canterbury, Whitstable, Herne Bay and the wider Swale area.
We’ve been clearing rubbish for homes and businesses in Kent for over seven years.
GUIDES

Compare 2026 UK skip hire costs with man-and-van rubbish removal. See prices, permits, loading and the best choice for your clear-out.

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FREE QUOTE
Tell us what needs clearing and where. We’ll reply with a fixed price and the next available slot, often the same day. No obligation and no pressure to book.