SEPA REGISTERED WASTE CARRIER
Professional Waste Removal & Property Clearance in Hawick
SEPA-registered waste carrier (SC878865) serving Hawick and the Scottish Borders. We provide comprehensive waste removal services including house clearances, probate clearances, bulky waste removal, builders waste, and commercial clearances — all with full Waste Transfer Notes and environmental compliance under the Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012.
Public Liability Insurance
Waste Transfer Notes Provided
Local Hawick Business
Environmental Commitment
Our Waste Removal Services
Comprehensive waste carrier services for residential, commercial, and trade customers across the Scottish Borders. Every service includes full SEPA compliance, Waste Transfer Notes, and our recycling-first approach to minimize environmental impact.
House Clearance
Complete property clearances for residential homes of all sizes across the Scottish Borders. We handle everything from single rooms to entire properties, removing furniture, appliances, carpets, and general household items with professional care and full legal compliance. Our two-person team manages all heavy lifting, navigates difficult access, and ensures your property is left clean and ready for its next chapter.
Probate Clearance
Sensitive and professional estate clearances following bereavement. We understand the emotional difficulty of clearing a loved one’s property and work with respect, discretion, and care. Our experienced team can identify items of value, separate personal effects for family members, and handle the clearance process with the dignity it deserves. We work closely with executors, solicitors, and families to ensure the process is as smooth as possible during a difficult time.
Bulky Waste Removal
Single-item or multiple bulky waste collection without the hassle of skip permits, council waiting times, or road closures. Perfect for removing large items like sofas, mattresses, wardrobes, or appliances with same-day loading and removal. We arrive at your property, load everything onto our van, and remove it immediately — no skip sitting on your driveway for days. Often more cost-effective than skip hire when you factor in permit costs and the fact you don’t need to load it yourself.
Garage/Loft Clearance
Specialist clearance of garages, lofts, sheds, and outbuildings where years of accumulated items need professional removal. We navigate difficult access including narrow staircases, low ceilings, and tight doorways. Our team handles heavy or awkward items safely and efficiently, from old furniture and tools to boxes of stored belongings. We understand that these spaces often contain a mix of valuable items and rubbish, and we’ll work with you to identify what stays and what goes.
Builders Waste
Removal of renovation and construction waste for builders, tradespeople, and homeowners undertaking DIY projects. We collect rubble, timber, plasterboard, packaging, and general building waste, providing a cost-effective alternative to skip hire with no permit requirements, no road space needed, and no waiting for delivery and collection. Ideal for kitchen and bathroom renovations, extension projects, or general property improvements where waste accumulates quickly.
Garden Waste
Collection and disposal of garden waste, green waste, soil, and landscaping materials to SEPA-authorised composting and recycling facilities. Ideal for garden clearances, landscaping projects, or seasonal garden maintenance where council green bin capacity isn’t sufficient. We handle everything from grass cuttings and hedge trimmings to branches, soil, and plant pots. Perfect for garden renovations, tree work, or clearing overgrown areas.
Commercial Waste
Trade waste removal for businesses, shops, offices, and commercial premises with full documentation and compliance with commercial waste regulations. We provide Waste Transfer Notes and duty of care documentation required for business waste disposal, ensuring your company meets its legal obligations under Scottish waste law. Suitable for retail clearances, warehouse clearouts, and ongoing commercial waste management.
Office Clearance
Complete office clearances including furniture, IT equipment, filing cabinets, and confidential document disposal with certification. We work outside business hours if required to minimise disruption to your operations. Our service includes secure document destruction for sensitive paperwork, ensuring data protection compliance. Perfect for office relocations, downsizing, or complete business closures where professional clearance is essential.
End of Tenancy Reset
Property clearance and clean-down service for landlords and tenants preparing for new occupancy. We remove all unwanted items left by previous tenants, clear rubbish, and prepare the property for the next rental period efficiently and professionally. This service helps landlords meet their obligations between tenancies and helps tenants recover deposits by ensuring the property is left in acceptable condition.
How It Works
Our straightforward four-step process ensures legal compliance, transparent pricing, and professional service from initial quote to completion. We handle everything so you don’t have to.
1
Request Quote
Complete our detailed quote form with photos and property information, or call us directly for an initial discussion. Our volume-based pricing system ensures you only pay for what we remove, with transparent costs and no hidden fees.
2
Send Photos / Site Visit
Upload photos of waste for accurate volume assessment, or arrange a free site visit if you prefer. We’ll evaluate access challenges, parking availability, stairs or narrow passages, and any special requirements to provide the most accurate quote possible.
3
We Load & Remove
Our professional two-person team arrives at the scheduled time with the right equipment and vehicle capacity. We handle all heavy lifting, navigate stairs and tight spaces, and load everything safely and efficiently.
4
Waste Transfer Note Issued
Receive your legal Waste Transfer Note documenting proper disposal and regulatory compliance. This critical document proves you’ve met your Duty of Care obligations under the Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012, protecting you from prosecution and fines of up to £5,000.
Our Story
Borders Waste Solutions Ltd was established to address a serious issue in the Scottish Borders waste market: the widespread use of unlicensed “man with a van” operators. Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, homeowners and businesses can face fines of up to £5,000 for using unregistered waste carriers — even unknowingly.
Many customers had no simple way to verify whether a provider was SEPA-registered and legally compliant. We set out to provide a fully transparent, professional alternative.
Based in Hawick, we understand the local landscape and property types. We operate with full SEPA registration (SC878865), comprehensive public liability insurance, Waste Transfer Notes issued for every job, and a recycling-first approach that diverts 60–80% of waste from landfill.
“We started Borders Waste Solutions because we believed the Scottish Borders deserved a waste carrier that did things properly — legally, professionally, and with genuine care for the environment.”
SEPA Registered Since Day One
Fully compliant from our founding
60-80% Waste Diverted from Landfill
Through recycling and reuse
Serving 17+ Scottish Borders Towns
Across all TD postcodes
Environmental Responsibility
We operate a recycling-first policy, segregating waste on-site and delivering to SEPA-authorised facilities across Scotland. Our commitment to reducing landfill waste means we maximise recycling rates for furniture, metals, electronics, and general household items, typically achieving 60-80% diversion from landfill.
Every clearance includes proper waste segregation, responsible disposal at licensed facilities, and full documentation proving environmental compliance under the Waste (Scotland) Regulations. Items in good condition are donated to local Scottish Borders charities, supporting the community while reducing waste.
Why Choose Borders Waste Solutions
Professional waste carrier services with local knowledge, legal compliance, and environmental commitment. We’re not just another waste removal company — we’re your local, legally compliant, environmentally responsible partner.
No Skip Permit Required
We load and remove waste directly from your property — no need for skip permits, road closures, council applications, or waiting for delivery and collection. We arrive, load, and leave the same day, saving you time and hassle. No skip sitting on your driveway for days, no concerns about overfilling, and no risk of others dumping their waste in your skip. This is particularly valuable in the Scottish Borders where narrow streets and conservation areas can make skip placement difficult or impossible.
Two-Person Loading Team
Professional team handles all heavy lifting and loading, ensuring safe and efficient clearance. You don’t lift a finger — we navigate stairs, tight spaces, and difficult access with the right equipment and expertise. Our team is trained in manual handling, experienced with Scottish Borders properties (including traditional stone buildings with narrow staircases), and equipped with trolleys, straps, and protective materials to handle everything from delicate antiques to heavy white goods.
Transparent Volume-Based Pricing
Fair pricing based on actual waste volume removed, measured in van loads. No hidden fees, no surprise charges, no inflated estimates. You receive a detailed quote upfront based on photos or a site visit, and only pay for what we take away. Often more cost-effective than skip hire when you factor in skip permit costs (£50-£100+), council road closure applications, waiting times, and the fact that you’d need to load the skip yourself. Our pricing includes all labour, transport, and legal disposal at SEPA-authorised facilities.
Scottish Borders Coverage
Serving Hawick and all TD postcodes across the Scottish Borders with local knowledge and reliability. We understand rural access challenges (single-track roads, farm tracks, remote properties), property types (traditional stone buildings, modern estates, rural cottages), and local disposal facilities. Being based in Hawick means we can respond quickly, schedule flexibly, and provide cost-effective service without excessive travel charges that distant national companies would add.
Full Legal Documentation
Waste Transfer Notes and compliance certificates provided for every job as legal proof of disposal. We maintain detailed records as required by Scottish waste regulations, protecting you from prosecution and fines of up to £5,000 for using unregistered carriers. This documentation is essential for landlords (proving proper disposal between tenancies), businesses (meeting commercial waste obligations), and executors (demonstrating proper estate management). We’re SEPA-registered (SC878865) and fully compliant with the Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012.
Recycling-First Approach
We segregate waste on-site and maximise recycling rates, typically achieving 60-80% diversion from landfill through our partnerships with SEPA-authorised recycling facilities. Items in good condition are donated to local Scottish Borders charities, supporting the community while reducing waste. Metals go to scrap recycling, wood to biomass energy recovery, electronics to WEEE centres, and furniture to reuse centres. Only residual waste that cannot be recycled or reused goes to licensed waste transfer stations, and even then, we use facilities that capture methane for energy generation.
Common Questions About Our Services
Quick answers to the questions we hear most often from Scottish Borders residents and businesses
Do I need to use a SEPA-registered waste carrier?
Yes — under the Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012 and the Environmental Protection Act 1990, you have a legal Duty of Care to ensure your waste is handled by a registered carrier. Using an unregistered ‘man with a van’ can result in fines of up to £5,000, even if you didn’t know they were operating illegally. Borders Waste Solutions Ltd is fully SEPA-registered (SC878865), so you’re fully protected.
How much does waste removal cost in the Scottish Borders?
Our pricing is volume-based — you pay for the actual amount of waste we remove, measured in van loads. This is often more cost-effective than skip hire when you factor in skip permit costs, council road closure applications, and the fact that you’d need to load it yourself. We provide transparent quotes based on photos or a free site visit, with no hidden charges.
What areas do you cover?
We’re based in Hawick (TD9) and serve all Scottish Borders towns across TD postcodes TD1 through TD15, including Galashiels, Jedburgh, Kelso, Selkirk, Peebles, Melrose, Duns, Eyemouth, and more. We also cover adjacent EH and DG postcode areas bordering the Borders. Contact us to confirm coverage for your specific location.
Do you provide Waste Transfer Notes?
Yes, absolutely — we provide a Waste Transfer Note for every single job we complete. This is your legal proof that your waste was collected by a SEPA-registered carrier and disposed of at authorised facilities. You’re legally required to retain this document for a minimum of 2 years under the Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012. We keep copies too.
Can you clear a property if I'm not there?
Yes, many of our customers arrange for us to collect keys from a neighbour, estate agent, or solicitor. We’re fully insured and will secure the property when we leave. We recommend being present for the initial assessment on probate clearances, but for standard house clearances and bulky waste removal, we can work independently with your permission.