Question 1

How does booking a collection work?

Accepted Answer

You enter your postcode, choose the items or a load size, add your property and access details, then pick a collection date and time. You review the full order and pay securely online, and we send you a booking reference.

Question 2

Can I book a same-day collection?

Accepted Answer

Same-day collection is subject to availability. Bookings placed before 12:00 noon can be collected the same day where a slot is free, and a £25 same-day surcharge applies. Next-day collection is also available, and you can choose any available future date.

Question 3

What time will you arrive?

Accepted Answer

Our normal collection window is 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. A flexible collection anytime within that window is free. You can add a four-hour window for £25 or a two-hour window for £40 during booking, and we send an ETA when we are on our way.

Question 4

Do you work at weekends and on Bank Holidays?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Atlas Waste Co. operates seven days a week, including Bank Holidays, and there is no weekend surcharge.

Question 5

How is my price calculated?

Accepted Answer

Pricing is based on the volume of waste in cubic yards, starting at £99.99 for up to one cubic yard. Certain items such as fridges and mattresses carry an additional disposal charge, and access factors such as floor level or a long carry may add a surcharge.

Question 6

Do you add VAT?

Accepted Answer

No. Atlas Waste Co. is not VAT registered, so the price you see is the price you pay. There is no call-out fee.

Question 7

Is there a minimum charge?

Accepted Answer

The minimum instant online booking is £99.99.

Question 8

What is your cancellation policy?

Accepted Answer

You may cancel up to 48 hours before your collection for a full refund. Cancellations made within 48 hours may be subject to a cancellation fee.

Question 9

Are you a licensed waste carrier?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Atlas Waste Co. holds Waste Carrier Licence CBDL645216 and every collection is transferred to a permitted facility.

Question 10

What happens to my waste?

Accepted Answer

Waste is sorted at a licensed transfer station so that as much as possible is recycled or recovered, with landfill kept to a minimum.

Question 11

Is there anything you cannot take?

Accepted Answer

We cannot accept paint, chemicals, gas bottles or asbestos through online booking. Items such as tyres, plasterboard, rubble, soil, hardcore, pianos, safes, anything over 100 kg and large commercial equipment need a tailored quote.

Question 12

Do I need to be there for the collection?

Accepted Answer

It helps if someone can confirm what is being taken and give access, but we can arrange collections where items are in an agreed, accessible location. Please tell us during booking.

Question 13

Do you load everything for me?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our team carries out all the loading. Just point out what needs to go and we will do the rest.

Question 14

Can I book a next-day collection?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Next-day slots can be selected during booking whenever we have availability, at no extra charge.

Question 15

Do you really collect seven days a week?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We collect every day of the week, including weekends and Bank Holidays, between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm. There is no weekend surcharge.

Question 16

Can I choose a narrower arrival window?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Choose a four-hour window for £25 or a two-hour window for £40 when you pick your collection date, subject to availability.

Question 17

Do you offer afternoon collections?

Accepted Answer

Yes. An afternoon slot between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm carries no additional charge, subject to availability.

Question 18

How do I know which load size to choose?

Accepted Answer

Load sizes run from up to 1 cubic yard at £99.99 through to 26 cubic yards at £599.99. If you are unsure, list your items during booking and the load size is worked out for you. Loads above 26 cubic yards need a quote.

Question 19

Are there charges for access?

Accepted Answer

Ground floor collections carry no access charge. First floor is £15, second floor is £20, and third floor or above is £40. A carry of more than 25 metres is £20, and parking restrictions are £20.

Question 20

What if there is no lift and the items are upstairs?

Accepted Answer

There is no automatic charge simply because a building has no lift. The floor level charge applies as normal, and we will only discuss anything further if the access is excessive.

Question 21

What do you need for parking?

Accepted Answer

We need somewhere legal and reasonably close to park the van. If there are permit zones, red routes, barriers or restricted loading, please tell us during booking. A £20 parking restriction charge may apply.

Question 22

Why do you ask for photographs?

Accepted Answer

Photographs of your items and the access route help us bring the right van and team, and help confirm your price is accurate before collection day. They are optional but recommended.

Question 23

What happens with very heavy items?

Accepted Answer

Items over 100 kg are marked for review and start from £30. Furniture dismantling starts from £25. We confirm anything additional with you before we proceed.

Question 24

Which items need a quote first?

Accepted Answer

Tyres, plasterboard, rubble, soil, hardcore, pianos, safes, items above 100 kg, large commercial equipment, unknown mixed waste and loads exceeding 26 cubic yards all need review and a tailored quote.

Question 25

How do I pay?

Accepted Answer

Payment is taken securely online at the point of booking. Card details are handled by our payment provider and are never stored by Atlas Waste Co.

Question 26

How are refunds handled?

Accepted Answer

Refunds for eligible cancellations are returned to the original payment method. Please allow a few working days for your bank to process the funds.

Question 27

What if I have extra items on collection day?

Accepted Answer

Your price is based on the items and collection information selected during booking, so please list everything accurately. Additional or substantially different items may incur an additional charge or may need to be booked separately.

Question 28

Do you work with businesses?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We carry out one-off and repeat collections for offices, shops, warehouses, landlords and managing agents, with waste transfer documentation available on request.

Question 29

Which areas do you cover?

Accepted Answer

We cover Greater Manchester and the surrounding towns, including Stockport, Salford, Trafford, Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside and Wigan, along with parts of Cheshire.

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