Rubbish Taxi

Rubbish Taxi: waste and junk removal in Dublin

Rubbish Taxi is a Dublin-based company specialising in waste and junk removal for residential and commercial clients. Its service focuses on same-day collection, with two-person teams handling loading, sweeping up, and cleaning the space afterwards. The company presents itself as an alternative to traditional skips, saving the customer from renting a skip and doing the heavy lifting.

The company operates under waste permit NWCPO-16-11754-04 and offers free quotes within up to 60 minutes, according to its own information. Collected waste is taken to licensed transfer stations in Dublin, where it is sorted for recycling and recovery, and the customer can request a waste transfer note as proof.

Removal services for homes and businesses

Rubbish Taxi's catalogue covers a wide range of cleaning and clearance needs. Domestic services include general rubbish removal, full house clearances, living room and kitchen clearances, and removal of bulky items. The company also handles furniture and appliance disposal, such as sofas, beds, tables, fridges, radiators, bikes, and children's toys.

For the commercial sector, it offers office waste removal, including furniture, electronic equipment, and paper, as well as general and bulky commercial waste management in accordance with local regulations. It also carries out construction waste clearance, such as wood, plasterboard, and concrete, and garden waste removal, including leaves, branches, and grass clippings.

The company serves storage spaces and outdoor areas, such as garages, sheds, basements, and attics. It also collects waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and offers a "man with a van" service for junk removal, with response times that, according to the company, can be as little as 60 minutes.

Indicative prices for sofas and beds

Rubbish Taxi's website shows an indicative price table for sofa and bed removal. The prices listed are as follows:

• Sofa removal: armchair €55; two-seater sofa €85; three-seater sofa €90; four-seater sofa €95; corner sofa €125; recliner or large corner sofa €190; sofa bed (frame only, no mattress) €85; sofa bed with mattress €110.
• Sofa packages: three-seater sofa plus armchair €100; three-seater sofa plus two-seater sofa €115; three-seater sofa plus two armchairs €115; full set (three-seater, two-seater, and armchair) €130.
• Mattresses: single mattress €60; double mattress €65; king size or super king mattress from €70.
• Bed and mattress sets: single bed plus mattress €85; double bed plus mattress €90; king size bed plus mattress €100.
• Additional helper or second operative: from €25 extra.

The company warns that the final price may vary depending on the dimensions, weight, or access requirements of each item.

Geographic coverage

Rubbish Taxi operates throughout Dublin city and the surrounding counties. According to the company's information, it covers areas such as Dublin 2, Dublin 4, Dublin 6, Dublin 8, Dublin 12, Dundrum (Dublin 14), Wicklow, and Swords. It also extends its service to surrounding areas in counties Dublin, Wicklow, Kildare, and Meath, including towns such as Bray and Brittas.

Reviews and recognition

The company highlights its reputation on review platforms. At the time of scanning, it had accumulated 266 reviews with a rating of 4.8 on Trustpilot and 386 reviews with 4.8 on Google Maps. Rubbish Taxi presents itself as Ireland's most trusted house clearance company, although this description comes from its own communication.

Frequently asked questions about the service

Rubbish Taxi's website answers several common queries. The company confirms that it covers all of Dublin city and surrounding areas. Waste is taken to licensed transfer stations in Dublin, where it is sorted for recycling and recovery, and a waste transfer note can be requested. They accept almost all types of waste, including furniture, mattresses, appliances, garden waste, construction debris, and commercial waste, as well as fridges, radiators, TV monitors, bikes, tables, beds, and small gas bottles. The customer does not need to be present if the waste can be accessed and payment is arranged; it is enough to provide access codes or special instructions. To calculate the volume, the company offers an online price guide with photos or the option to send an image via WhatsApp to receive an exact quote before collection.