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Hardcore removal in Worthing

Heavy inert waste such as rubble, concrete, bricks, soil and paving collected by tipper van. Covering Worthing town centre, Broadwater, Tarring and West Tarring and the rest of BN11, BN12, BN13 and BN14.

Bulk bags of builders rubble and bricks outside a house under renovation
Before: mixed garden rubbish, bags and broken paving slabsAfter: the garden ground cleared and level
Before: an empty room with a heap of broken plaster and rubble on the floorAfter: the room with all rubble removed and the floor clear
Before: bricks, a mattress and bags stacked by a side gateAfter: the side yard cleared back to bare paving
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Hardcore removal Worthing

Local hardcore removal in Worthing

Rubble, concrete, bricks, soil, paving and stone collected by tipper van, without a skip on your drive.

Hardcore and rubble removal in Worthing is one of our most requested heavy-waste services. We are based in Worthing, so most jobs in the borough are a few minutes from the yard. We collect concrete, bricks, soil and paving from gardens, driveways and building sites across Worthing town centre, Broadwater, Tarring, West Tarring and Goring-by-Sea.

Our tipper vans take heavy loads within safe weight limits, and clean inert waste from Worthing jobs is sent for crushing and recycling into aggregate rather than landfill.

Super helpful! I sent a message on WhatsApp on the weekend and got a reply the same day with a price. They came and collected 2 days later and all was left clean and tidy. Really efficient. Would highly recommend.

A Star customer, Customer review

Our tipper vans are designed for exactly this kind of load. We shovel, barrow and bag the hardcore ourselves, load it safely within the van's weight limits, and tip it at facilities where inert waste is crushed and recycled into aggregate for reuse.

Jordan giving a thumbs up beside bagged waste and bricks on a clearance job
A Star tipper van next to bagged rubble, timber offcuts and renovation waste
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Local knowledge

Hardcore removal in Worthing: what we know locally

Every town has its own quirks. These are the things that shape hardcore removal jobs in Worthing.

Bulk bags of builders rubble and bricks outside a house under renovation

Building and renovation

There is a lot of renovation going on in Worthing's older housing stock. Kitchens and bathrooms are being refitted in 1930s semis, loft conversions are common in Goring and Tarring, and seafront flats are regularly updated. That produces plasterboard, tile rubble, old units and timber that need moving quickly so the trades can carry on.

Overgrown back garden with long grass and brambles before a garden clearance

Worthing gardens

Goring, Ferring-side streets, Durrington and Findon Valley have some of the most generous gardens on this stretch of coast, and many were laid out with mature hedges, conifers and fruit trees that are now fifty or more years old. That means heavy hedge cuttings, tree limbs, rotten sheds and old greenhouses are common clearance jobs here. Worthing's chalky soil on the downland edge also produces a lot of flint and rubble when beds are dug over.

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

Parking and access

Parking is the thing that most often slows a Worthing clearance. Much of the town centre and the streets near the seafront sit inside controlled parking zones with resident permit bays, and many terraces have no off-street space at all. We park as close as the rules allow, keep carry distances short, and if your road is permit-only we will talk through the best loading spot when we quote.

Loft space crammed with boxes, cases and old furniture before a loft clearance

Homes in Worthing

Worthing's housing changes every mile or so. The streets around the town centre and Heene are dense Victorian and Edwardian terraces, many split into flats. Goring, Durrington and Salvington are dominated by 1930s semis and post-war bungalows with long rear gardens, while Offington, Charmandean and Findon Valley have larger detached homes. Knowing the property type lets us quote accurately from photos, because the access from a Heene conversion is a different job to a drive-up bungalow in Goring.

Old decking boards and bulk bags of garden waste on a lawn

What we take in Worthing

Every hardcore removal job in Worthing is different, but these are the items we collect most often:

  • Broken concreteSlabs, bases, paths and footings.
  • Bricks and blocksWhole or broken, including mortar.
  • RubbleFrom walls, chimneys and building work.
  • Paving slabsConcrete, stone and block paving.
  • Soil and clayLoose or bagged.
  • Stone and gravelIncluding shingle and flint.
  • TilesCeramic, porcelain and roof tiles.
  • TurfHeavy and usually priced with soil.
  • Kerbs and edgingConcrete kerbs and garden edging.
  • Bulk bagsWe can load and take away filled bulk bags.

Needs a specialist or special handling

  • Asbestos cementOld garage roofs, pipes and panels need a specialist.
  • Contaminated soilSoil with oil, fuel or chemicals needs specialist handling.
  • TarmacAsk us first, as it is handled differently.
  • PlasterboardIs not hardcore and must be kept separate.

The detail

Why weight matters more than volume

A van can only carry a certain weight legally, and hardcore hits that limit quickly. A bulk bag of broken concrete can weigh close to a tonne, and a pile of soil that looks small can take several trips. That is why hardcore is priced differently from general rubbish, and why it helps to tell us what the material is and roughly how much there is.

Clear photos with something for scale, such as a door, a wheelbarrow or a bulk bag, let us give you an accurate price and bring enough vans.

Clean inert waste is recycled

Clean hardcore, meaning concrete, brick, stone and rubble without timber, plastic or plasterboard mixed in, can be crushed and screened into recycled aggregate. That is why keeping hardcore separate from other waste matters: it keeps disposal costs down and makes recycling possible.

Soil is handled in the same way if it is clean. Soil mixed with rubble, roots or rubbish is still accepted, but may cost more to dispose of.

Before: mixed garden rubbish, bags and broken paving slabs

How hardcore removal in Worthing works

We are based in Worthing, so most jobs in the borough are a few minutes from the yard. Here is how a typical hardcore removal job in Worthing 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 hardcore removal in Worthing

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

Weight

The main factor for hardcore.

Material

Clean inert waste is cheaper to dispose of than mixed.

Loading effort

Loose rubble needs shovelling; bagged waste is quicker.

Access

Barrowing from the back garden takes longer.

Number of trips

Large quantities may need more than one van load.

How to prepare

  • Keep hardcore separate from wood, plastic and plasterboard.
  • Pile it as close to the road or drive as possible.
  • Send photos with something for scale so we can estimate weight.
  • Tell us the material: concrete, brick, soil, tiles or a mix.
  • Let us know if it needs barrowing from the back garden.
  • Clear a space on the drive for the van if you can.

Responsible disposal

Where your Worthing waste goes

Clean hardcore is taken to facilities where it is crushed and screened into recycled aggregate. Soil is recovered where possible. Mixed loads are sorted at licensed transfer stations.

Adur & Worthing Councils run a chargeable bulky waste collection and a paid garden waste bin service, and West Sussex County Council runs the household recycling centres. Those are good options for the odd item, but they come with waiting times, item limits and rules on vans and DIY waste. We are the alternative when you want everything gone in one visit, loaded for you, on a day that suits you.

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Coverage

Hardcore removal across Worthing

We provide hardcore removal in every part of Worthing, including Worthing town centre, Broadwater, Tarring, West Tarring, Goring-by-Sea, Durrington, Salvington, High Salvington, Findon Valley, Offington, Charmandean, East Worthing, West Worthing, Heene, Northbrook, Castle Goring and Sompting border. We are based in Worthing, so most jobs in the borough are a few minutes from the yard.

  • Worthing town centre
  • Broadwater
  • Tarring
  • West Tarring
  • Goring-by-Sea
  • Durrington
  • Salvington
  • High Salvington
  • Findon Valley
  • Offington
  • Charmandean
  • East Worthing
  • West Worthing
  • Heene
  • Northbrook
  • Castle Goring
  • Sompting border

Before and after

Real results from our team

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Before: mixed garden rubbish, bags and broken paving slabsAfter: the garden ground cleared and levelBeforeAfter
Mixed garden rubbishBags, rubble and broken paving cleared from a garden and the ground left level.
Before: an empty room with a heap of broken plaster and rubble on the floorAfter: the room with all rubble removed and the floor clearBeforeAfter
Rubble cleared from a roomBroken plaster and rubble removed from inside a property during renovation, leaving the floor clear for the next trade.

Reviews

What customers say

Rated 4.8 from 170 Google reviews.

4.8170 Google reviews

Quoted a good price for some hardcore removal after breaking up a pathway. A Star came and removed the waste the next day. The lads were polite and got the job done quickly. Highly recommend.

A Star customerCustomer 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

A Star Waste Management did a great job clearing a big pile of old decking from my garden. They were efficient, reasonably priced and the men were polite and respectful, and were mindful not to damage any of my plants. Would definitely use their service again.

Terri WebbGoogle review

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 customerCustomer review

A Star are absolutely brilliant. Turn up when they say they will, are professional, friendly and helpful. And stick to their very reasonable quotes and would certainly use them in the future. Thank you A Star.

Chris J SimmoGoogle review

Questions

Hardcore removal in Worthing: FAQs

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

A Star tipper van next to bagged rubble, timber offcuts and renovation waste
Can you remove soil from a garden project in Worthing?

Yes. We collect loose and bagged soil from gardens across Worthing, often alongside turf and paving.

How quickly can you collect hardcore in Worthing?

Often within a few days, and sometimes the next day. We are based in Worthing, so most jobs in the borough are a few minutes from the yard.

Do you need a skip permit for hardcore in Worthing?

No. We load hardcore straight into our tipper van, so nothing sits on the road and no permit from West Sussex County Council is needed.

How quickly can you collect rubbish in Worthing?

Worthing is our home patch, so it is where we are most likely to fit in short-notice work. Send photos on WhatsApp or call 01903 962 492 and we will give you the earliest slot we have. Next-day collections are often possible, but it depends on the diary that week.

Do you cover all Worthing postcodes?

Yes. We cover BN11, BN12, BN13 and BN14, which takes in the town centre, Heene, Broadwater, Tarring, Goring-by-Sea, Durrington, Salvington, Findon Valley, Offington and East Worthing, along with Sompting and Ferring on the borough edge.

What counts as hardcore?

Concrete, bricks, blocks, rubble, stone, paving, tiles and similar inert materials. Soil is often collected alongside it.

How much hardcore fits in your van?

It depends on weight rather than space. Send us photos and we will tell you how many loads it is likely to be.

Do you take soil?

Yes, loose or bagged.

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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