Garden waste loading in Exeter
Professional garden waste loading services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£110
Typical Duration
0.5-2 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Garden waste loaded into van and removed the same day. No waiting for collection dates - your garden's clear immediately.
When You Can't Wait For Collection Day
Council collection is next week. Or the week after. Or your bin's full and you've got two bags worth of extra waste sitting there.
And you need the garden clear now because:
- You've got family visiting
- The house is going on the market
- You're having the patio done
- You physically can't store waste for another week
- Collection day is ages away
Or maybe you've just got too much for council collection anyway.
💡 Pro tip: For one-off big clearances, having it removed immediately is often worth the cost. No dealing with multiple collection days, no garden full of bags for weeks.
Why Professional Loading Matters
It's not just chucking it in a van. Here's the difference:
| ✅ Done Properly | ❌ Amateur Load |
|---|---|
| Packed efficiently | Wastes van space |
| Protected from spilling | Mess everywhere |
| Heavy items loaded safely | Risk of injury |
| Disposed of legally | Fly-tipping risk |
The key? Efficient packing means fewer trips. Safe loading means no injuries. Legal disposal means no fines.
Pricing
| Waste Volume | Time + Disposal | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Few bags worth | 30-45 mins + small disposal | £60-£85 |
| Half van load | 1 hr + disposal | £85-£110 |
| Full van load | 1-1.5 hrs + disposal | £110-£160 |
| Multiple loads needed | Per load | Quote based on volume |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after, plus disposal fees (typically £15-30 per load). Final quote given after seeing volume.
What's Included
🚚 Complete Removal Service
- Load - everything packed efficiently into van
- Protect - secured so nothing flies out
- Transport - taken to proper disposal facility
- Dispose - legally and responsibly
- Confirm - you know it's gone properly
✅ You get:
- Garden immediately clear
- No waiting for collection days
- Proper legal disposal
- Any stray bits cleared up
- Peace of mind
Perfect for These Situations
✅ Time pressure - need garden clear urgently
✅ Too much waste - exceeded council limits
✅ No collection service - some areas don't have one
✅ One-off clearance - major tidy or project
✅ Can't manage bags - too heavy to move yourself
✅ Mixed waste - garden + general rubbish together
Why Choose Us for Garden waste loading in Exeter?
Waste loaded and removed same day
No waiting for council collection
Heavy lifting done for you
Garden instantly clear
What to Expect
Step 1: Assess Volume
I'll look at what needs loading, estimate how much van space it'll need, and give you a price including disposal.
Step 2: Load Efficiently
Everything loaded systematically - heavy items secure, loose waste packed tight, nothing wasted space.
Step 3: Remove & Dispose
Straight to the waste facility, properly disposed of, and I can show you the receipt if you want proof.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to load and dispose of garden waste yourself? Here's what to know:
🔧 If you've got access to transport
- Boot of car: 2-3 bags max
- Estate car with seats down: 4-6 bags
- Small trailer: 8-10 bags
- Full-size van: 10-12 bags or equivalent loose
📋 Finding disposal facilities
- Google "household waste recycling centre" + your area
- Check opening times - many close early or have restricted days
- Bring proof of address (some require it)
- Some charge for non-household waste
- Garden waste and general waste go in different skips
🌿 Loading safely
- Heavy items low and at front
- Bag or secure loose waste (or it'll blow everywhere)
- Don't overfill or stack too high
- Consider weight limits for your vehicle
- Tie down if using open trailer
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Underestimating volume needed for loose waste
- Not checking disposal site opening times
- Mixing waste types (makes disposal harder)
- Overloading vehicle beyond safe limits
💡 Pro trick: Call the waste facility first if you've got large volume. Some have waiting times during busy periods (weekends, spring), and you don't want to drive there with a loaded van and get turned away.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🌱 Instant gratification: Sometimes it's just worth paying to have the problem solved immediately rather than bags sitting there for weeks. Your garden, your choice.
Skip alternative: For medium clearances, this is often cheaper and less hassle than skip hire. No permit needed, no skip sitting on your drive, no time limit.
Combine with clearance work: If you need help actually clearing the garden as well as removing waste, I can do the whole job - clear, bag, load, remove.
Regular removal: Some people prefer regular waste removal (monthly or after seasonal work) rather than using council collection. We can set up a schedule.
Mixed waste: Garden waste disposal is usually cheaper than general waste. If you've got both, we'll separate them and I'll let you know the cost for each.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much garden waste can you take in one load?
A van load is roughly 10-12 large bags worth or equivalent in loose waste. For larger clearances I'll either do multiple trips or advise on skip hire if that makes more sense.
Do you charge for loading plus disposal separately?
I'll quote you one price that covers both - the time to load everything, plus the disposal fee at the waste facility. You know the total cost upfront.
Can you take it away the same day or do I need to book in advance?
If I've got van space available and time, same day is fine. Larger loads or busy periods might need scheduling ahead. Best to call and discuss.
What if I've got both garden waste and general rubbish?
Garden waste goes to a different facility than general rubbish, so they need separating. I can take both but they're priced separately as disposal costs differ.
Is this cheaper than hiring a skip?
For smaller to medium amounts of waste, yes - you're not paying for a skip sitting there for days. For very large clearances (whole garden overhaul), a skip might work out better. I'll advise honestly.
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