Junkbusters

Junkbusters, waste removal in Birmingham and surrounding areas

Junkbusters is a waste management and removal company operating in Birmingham and its surrounding area. It presents itself with over a decade of experience and handles jobs for private individuals, businesses and construction sites, with same-day or next-day collection services.

Removal and clearance services

The company's catalogue covers both domestic and commercial areas. Domestic services include man and van, furniture removal, sofa removal, appliance removal, house clearances, bereavement waste collection and hoarders waste collection, and private bin collection. For commercial clients, it offers business waste removal, skip hire and trade waste management.

The company also sells skip bags in three sizes and has a waste calculator on its website to estimate the approximate cost based on the items to be collected.

Prices listed in the catalogue

The site displayed starting rates for various services: man and van from £99.99; hoarders from £94.99; private bin collection from £64.99; skip bags from £179.99; sofa removal from £78.99; appliance removal from £71.74; business waste from £94.99; furniture removal from £78.99; and house clearance from £76.99. Waste removal was advertised from £99.99.

Environmental commitment

The company states that more than 90% of the waste collected does not end up in landfill, as it is taken to licensed recycling centres in Birmingham, Walsall, Solihull and other areas. Its policy declares prioritising reuse, repurposing or correct disposal of materials, including furniture and appliances. As part of its environmental commitment, it works with The Tree Council to plant a tree for every job carried out, with the stated aim of contributing to UK reforestation and reducing CO2 emissions. The fleet is organised with optimised collection routes to reduce mileage and emissions, and the company indicates that it provides a waste transfer note for every service.

Accreditations and way of working

Junkbusters presents itself as a licensed company with CHAS, RAMS SSIP, PQS and CSCS accreditations, as well as being registered with the Environment Agency. Its model avoids the use of bulky skips and the associated permits, as the team collects the waste from the client's own premises. For commercial accounts, it offers real-time tracking, support and automated invoicing, and it has access programmes with discounts and benefits for private and trade clients.

Customer reviews

The site includes Google reviews with a score of 4.7 out of 5 based on 259 reviews, and another reference of 4.6 out of 5 with 231 reviews. Comments highlight speed — with same-day collections in under an hour in some cases — punctuality, the team's manner, prior communication and the provision of documentation certifying the correct disposal of waste.