Loaded unbranded cage tipper parked on a driveway

Clearance advice

How to estimate a van load

Use a load category as a starting point, not a precise measurement or fixed price. Photographs let the crew assess volume and weight together.

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The short answer

Useful answers, local options and the details to check.

Do you publish exact cubic-yard capacities?

Not without the confirmed dimensions and payload for the actual vans. The load guide uses approximate categories. Photographs and the actual van payload are needed to confirm a safe collection.

01 / Good to know

Single item or small collection

One sofa, mattress or appliance is an item-specific job. Several bags and one or two bulky pieces may be a small load, but the actual vehicle space and disposal requirements still need checking.

02 / Good to know

Half van and larger clear-outs

A mixed room, garage or garden clear-out can occupy more space than expected. Do not hide smaller items behind furniture in your photographs. Show the full pile and, if it is spread over several rooms, label each room.

03 / Good to know

A cage is not a weighing scale

Dense soil, rubble and wet material can reach the payload limit before the cage looks full. A volume description alone cannot make a heavy load safe. Identify dense materials separately and avoid overfilling bags beyond what can be handled safely.

04 / Good to know

Use the visual guide, then send photos

The homepage load guide can preselect a rough amount in your enquiry. Choose “not sure” if you cannot assess it; guessing a bigger category is not necessary when clear photographs are available.

Unbranded cage tipper and workers loading bagged household waste

One useful answer

Still wondering?

Do you publish exact cubic-yard capacities?

Not without the confirmed dimensions and payload for the actual vans. The load guide uses approximate categories. Photographs and the actual van payload are needed to confirm a safe collection.

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Send your postcode, item photos and access details. The team confirms the scope, price and collection date.

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