House clearance in Rochdale: costs and council limits

Clearing a whole house or flat in Rochdale, Heywood or Middleton? Here's the cost and what the council covers.

What the council covers

The council bulky collection is generous for a few items: two free collections of three items a year. But a house holds far more than six items, each booking is capped at six, and collections only happen on bin day with everything already outside. Rochdale says items must be outside by 7am on your usual bin day, and that it cannot pick them up from inside your house or garage. Car loads can go to the Rochdale tips, and vans need a free van permit.

Typical costs

Prices depend on how full the home is, stairs and access, and how much can be reused. As a UK guide: a studio or single room is often £300 to £500, a part-full two or three bed terrace £500 to £900, and a full three or four bed house £900 to £1,500. Hoarded homes can cost several thousand. More detail: what changes a clearance price.

Before you book

Use the form to tell us the postcode and roughly how much is in the house, and a licensed company that covers Rochdale, Heywood or Middleton will ring you. When they do, ask to see their waste carrier registration, ask where the contents will go, and get the price confirmed in writing. Keep the receipt.