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A Star Waste Management
Southwick · BN42, BN41

Waste clearance in Southwick

Larger mixed clearances for homes, gardens and businesses, loaded, sorted and responsibly disposed of. Covering Southwick Green, Southwick Square, Kingston Buci and Fishersgate and the rest of BN42 and BN41.

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Waste clearance Southwick

Local waste clearance in Southwick

When there is more than a few bags, we clear the lot: mixed household, garden and commercial waste, loaded, sorted and taken to licensed facilities.

Our waste clearance service covers the whole of Southwick, from small mixed loads to complete property and commercial clearances. Southwick is around seven and a half miles east of our Worthing base, roughly twenty minutes along the A259 or A27.

In Southwick, we regularly clear homes, gardens, garages and business premises across Southwick Green, Southwick Square, Kingston Buci, Fishersgate and Eastbrook. We sort everything as we load, recycle as much as we can, and take the rest to licensed facilities, so you can be confident your waste has been handled properly.

Swift and efficient waste removal. Quick response from the team. Quoted the job from the photos I sent. They kept in communication with us, so we weren't hanging around. The guys worked quickly to clear the area, they were very professional. I highly recommend their service.

A Star customer, Customer review

Our tipper vans are built for mixed waste. We load general rubbish, bulky furniture, electricals, garden waste and light building waste together, sorting as we go so that recyclable materials are kept separate. For larger clearances we bring extra hands or a second van, so the job gets done in a day rather than dragging on.

Gloved hands sorting timber offcuts and cardboard for recycling
Before: a washing machine, bulk bag and mixed household waste on a gravel area

Local knowledge

Waste clearance in Southwick: what we know locally

Every town has its own quirks. These are the things that shape waste clearance jobs in Southwick.

Furnished living room with sofas, a dresser and ornaments ahead of a house clearance

Homes in Southwick

Southwick's older properties are grouped around the Green and the streets leading off it, with cottages and period houses that have narrow hallways and tight staircases. Moving away from the centre, the roads towards Southwick Hill and the Downs are lined with 1930s semis and detached houses, many with garages and generous gardens. Fishersgate and the streets near the harbour have terraces and more recent housing.

Empty commercial yard swept clean after a clearance

Local businesses

The harbour side of Southwick, along the coast road and around the port, is home to boatyards, trade counters and industrial units. We clear pallets, packaging, scrap, old office furniture and general commercial waste for local firms.

Renovation timber offcuts, old doors and cabinet carcasses on a driveway

Building and renovation

Extensions and loft conversions on Southwick's 1930s semis generate plenty of building waste. We collect it quickly so the trades are not working around piles of rubble and plasterboard.

Gloved hands sorting timber offcuts and cardboard for recycling

Council services and us

Southwick is part of Adur district, so bins, bulky waste collections and garden waste bins are handled by Adur & Worthing Councils. The council service suits a single item; we are the better fit when there is a lot to clear, or when it all needs carrying out of the house.

Before: red and black rubbish bags on a driveway with A Star vans parked behind

What we take in Southwick

Every waste clearance job in Southwick is different, but these are the items we collect most often:

  • Whole-property contentsFurniture, belongings and rubbish from every room.
  • Garage and loft contentsYears of storage cleared in one visit.
  • Garden waste and structuresGreen waste, sheds, fencing and paving.
  • Builders and DIY wasteRubble, plasterboard, timber and old fittings.
  • Electricals and white goodsRecycled through proper WEEE channels.
  • Office and shop wasteFurniture, fittings, stock and packaging.
  • Scrap metalShelving, radiators, frames and metal furniture.
  • Cardboard and paperPackaging, archive boxes and old stock.
  • Mattresses and bedsCollected and sent for specialist recycling where available.
  • Upholstered seatingSofas and armchairs handled under the POPs rules.

Needs a specialist or special handling

  • AsbestosNeeds a licensed specialist contractor.
  • Hazardous chemicalsLiquids, solvents and pesticides need specialist disposal.
  • Japanese knotweedControlled waste that requires specialist handling.
  • Clinical wasteNeeds a dedicated clinical waste service.
  • Gas cylindersReturn to the supplier or use a specialist route.

The detail

How we plan a larger clearance

For a bigger job, the planning matters as much as the lifting. We look at how much waste there is, what it is made of, how far it has to be carried, and whether anything needs dismantling. That tells us how many people and vans we need and how long it will take.

We also ask what needs to stay. On house clearances in particular, it is common for families to want certain items kept, donated or set aside for checking. We work around that, and we would always rather ask twice than take something you wanted to keep.

Sorting and recycling as we go

Mixed waste is sorted into its main streams as it is loaded: metal, cardboard and paper, timber, green waste, electricals, rubble and general waste. Separating it at the point of collection means more of it can be recycled at the transfer station and less goes to landfill.

Electrical items are taken for proper WEEE recycling, fridges and freezers go to facilities that remove refrigerant gases safely, and upholstered sofas and armchairs are kept apart because they now require specialist disposal. Reusable furniture and household items are set aside where possible.

Scrap metal shelving, a radiator and pipes cleared from a side yard

How waste clearance in Southwick works

Southwick is around seven and a half miles east of our Worthing base, roughly twenty minutes along the A259 or A27. Here is how a typical waste clearance job in Southwick works:

1

Send us photos

WhatsApp a few pictures of the waste and the route to the road, or call 01903 962 492. Tell us your postcode and when suits you.

2

Get a clear price

We reply with a fixed quote based on what we can see. No hidden extras, no pressure, and no obligation to book.

3

We load and sweep

Our team arrives on the agreed day, carries everything out, loads the van and sweeps up behind us.

4

Responsible disposal

Waste goes to licensed facilities to be sorted and recycled where possible. Businesses get a waste transfer note.

What affects the price of waste clearance in Southwick

We quote every job individually from photos, so you know the cost before we arrive. The main factors are:

Total volume

Measured roughly in van loads, based on your photos or a visit.

Material mix

Heavy inert waste and specialist items cost more to dispose of.

Labour and access

More stairs, longer carries and more dismantling mean more time.

Number of vans and people

Larger jobs may need extra hands to finish in a day.

Deadlines

We will always try to meet your date; very tight turnarounds may need extra resource.

How to prepare

  • Tell us everything that needs to go, including lofts, sheds and outbuildings, so the quote covers it all.
  • Set aside or label anything you want to keep, donate or check before it goes.
  • Remove valuables, important paperwork and personal documents first.
  • Let us know about access: stairs, narrow doors, long drives or restricted parking.
  • If a property is being sold or let, give us the deadline so we can plan backwards from it.
  • For commercial jobs, tell us about working hours, security and site rules.

Responsible disposal

Where your Southwick waste goes

All waste is taken to licensed transfer stations and recycling facilities. We sort as we load, so metal, timber, cardboard, green waste and electricals can be recycled, and we keep reusable items out of the waste stream wherever we can. Business customers receive a waste transfer note for their records.

Whoever takes your waste, check they are a registered waste carrier. Householders have a legal duty of care, and if waste you paid someone to remove is fly-tipped it can be traced back to you. We are licensed and insured, take every load to authorised facilities, and are always happy to show our credentials.

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Southwick, BN42 and BN416 miles from our Worthing base

Coverage

Waste clearance across Southwick

We provide waste clearance in every part of Southwick, including Southwick Green, Southwick Square, Kingston Buci, Fishersgate, Eastbrook, Hillside, Manor Hall Road area, Southwick Hill and the harbour side. Southwick is around seven and a half miles east of our Worthing base, roughly twenty minutes along the A259 or A27.

  • Southwick Green
  • Southwick Square
  • Kingston Buci
  • Fishersgate
  • Eastbrook
  • Hillside
  • Manor Hall Road area
  • Southwick Hill
  • the harbour side

Before and after

Real results from our team

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Mixed waste and white goodsA washing machine, a bulk bag and household waste cleared from a gravel area.
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Driveway rubbish collectionBagged rubbish collected from a driveway, with our vans parked behind.

Reviews

What customers say

Rated 4.8 from 170 Google reviews.

4.8170 Google reviews

Arranged via WhatsApp, great pricing and all rubbish cleared professionally and efficiently. Staff were friendly and polite. Highly recommended, much cheaper than getting a skip and loading it yourself.

AlanGoogle review

We used this company for the first time today, very responsive to messages and hard working guys. Cleared all rubbish we requested to be removed and we highly recommend them to anyone wanting a fast service, very reasonable price which saved us paying more for a skip! Will definitely be using them again.

A Star customerCustomer review

Absolutely brilliant service, highly recommend. They saved me in a last minute fudge up and were an absolute delight, super quick job and great personalities, thanks lads

Ashlea-rose TameGoogle review

A Star Waste Management provided a prompt and straightforward service from start to finish. Communication was clear, collection was arranged at a convenient time, and the waste was removed efficiently with no mess left behind. Polite, professional, and easy to deal with.

Checkatrade customerCheckatrade review

Saw one of there trucks driving through Worthing, called the number today. Sent a picture of what we needed clear. They came back straight away with a price and were able to pick it all up on the same day. Really friendly team and great service. Will definitely be using this company again.

Hannah FielderGoogle review

Questions

Waste clearance in Southwick: FAQs

Can't see your question? Call 01903 962 492 or message us on WhatsApp.

Before: a washing machine, bulk bag and mixed household waste on a gravel area
Can you clear a whole property in Southwick?

Yes. We clear whole houses, flats and business premises in Southwick, usually in a single day. For very full properties we bring extra hands or a second van.

Where does waste collected in Southwick go?

It goes to licensed transfer stations and recycling facilities, where metal, timber, cardboard, green waste and electricals are separated for recycling.

Do Southwick businesses get a waste transfer note?

Yes. Every commercial collection in Southwick comes with a waste transfer note for your duty of care records.

Do you cover Fishersgate and Kingston Buci?

Yes. We cover the whole of Southwick, including Fishersgate, Kingston Buci, Eastbrook and the roads up towards Southwick Hill.

Can you clear a steep garden on the hillside roads?

Yes. Steep and stepped gardens take a little longer because everything is carried by hand, and we factor that into the price. Photos of the garden and the route to the road help us quote accurately.

What is the difference between waste clearance and rubbish collection?

Rubbish collection is usually a straightforward pick-up of bags and items. Waste clearance covers bigger jobs, such as emptying a whole property, garage, garden or business premises, often with a mix of materials and more planning.

Can you clear a whole house in one day?

Most homes can be cleared in a day, sometimes with two vans. Very full properties can take longer, and we will tell you what to expect when we quote.

Do you recycle the waste?

Yes. We separate recyclable materials as we load and take everything to licensed facilities that recycle as much as possible.

Send us a photo. We'll send you a price.

WhatsApp a few pictures of what needs to go and the route to the road. We reply with a clear, fixed quote, usually the same working day, and collections are often possible within a day or two.

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