Cost guide
How much does builders waste removal cost in Kent?
Kent construction and builders waste removal prices for 2026, including rubble by weight, plasterboard segregation rules and same-day site clearance for trades.
- All figures include labour and disposal
- Kent prices, updated 2026-08-02
- Written by Daniel Hartley
Quick answer
How much does builders waste removal cost in Kent?
Builders waste removal in Kent costs £210 for a half load of mixed construction waste and £400 for a full van. Rubble, concrete and soil are priced by weight from £130 per cubic yard, and plasterboard must be segregated at £45–£70 per load because gypsum cannot be landfilled with biodegradable waste.
Reviewed by Daniel Hartley, Operations Director & licensed waste carrier · Last updated 2 August 2026
Construction waste is the one stream where a licensed carrier earns its fee twice over: your duty of care under section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act applies to the waste you produce on site, and a fly-tipped load traced back to your job is your liability, not the carrier's.
We price site clearance for Kent builders, kitchen and bathroom fitters, roofers and landscapers on volume for mixed waste and on weight for inert material, with segregated plasterboard priced separately.
What it costs
| Load / item | What it covers | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter load mixed site waste | 3 cubic yards — a bathroom strip-out | £140 |
| Half load mixed site waste | 6 cubic yards — a kitchen rip-out with units | £210 |
| Full load mixed site waste | 12 cubic yards — full refurbishment clear | £400 |
| Rubble, concrete and hardcore | Charged by weight, crushed for aggregate reuse | from £130 per cubic yard |
| Plasterboard (segregated) | Kept separate from biodegradable waste by law | £45 – £70 per load |
| Soil and excavation spoil | Weight-based, tipped at a permitted inert facility | from £130 per cubic yard |
| Wait and load, hourly | Crew and van held on site while you load out | from £90 per hour |
Kent builders and construction waste prices, 2026, including transfer notes
What moves the price
Segregation saves money
A load separated into rubble, timber, metal and plasterboard is cheaper to tip than the same volume mixed. On regular site work, giving the crew separate piles typically cuts 15–25% off the disposal element.
Plasterboard is a legal category of its own
Gypsum reacts with biodegradable waste to release hydrogen sulphide, so it must be kept separate and sent to a dedicated recycler. Any carrier willing to bury it in a mixed load is putting your duty of care at risk.
Weight limits, not space limits
A 3.5 tonne tipper reaches its legal weight on rubble long before it looks full. This is why inert material is priced per cubic yard rather than per van load.
Site access and timing
Restricted city-centre access in Canterbury or Tunbridge Wells, permit bays and out-of-hours slots all affect crew time. Trade accounts with scheduled collections get the lowest rate.
Key takeaways
- A full van of mixed Kent site waste costs £400 with transfer notes included.
- Rubble and soil are charged by weight, from £130 per cubic yard.
- Plasterboard must be segregated — budget £45–£70 per load.
- Segregating on site can cut the disposal element by up to a quarter.
- Section 34 duty of care sits with you as the waste producer, so check the carrier's registration.
Builders waste removal cost FAQs
Get a fixed price for your clearance today
Send a photo or a quick description and we'll confirm an all-in price — labour, transport and disposal included. Book before 11am for same-day collection across Kent.
Quick enquiry
Get a fixed price in under a minute
A few details and a photo is all we need. Prices are all-in — labour, transport and licensed disposal — and confirmed before we load. Same-day collection across Kent when you book before 11am.
- Fixed price, no hidden extras
- Upper tier registered carrier
- Waste transfer note by email