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I can't recommend Rapid Response House Clearance enough. I was decluttering and needed to get rid of everything I wasn't keeping, including some leftover paint and paint remover that couldn't go to... See more
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We used John and his team to clear out our father’s house and had recently passed away. It was a very emotional time for us as a family but the team handled it very professionally and allowed us to... See more
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Extremely professional quick to answer message and arrange collection . Hard to get this when you are disabled as people think disabled no brains .this couple went above and beyond for me... See more
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RAPID Response, House Clearance Edinburgh, House Clearance Scotland, Rubbish Removal, Furniture Disposal, Site Clearance, Office Clearance. Commercial Waste Disposal & Recycling Team Available. Edinburgh’s Leading Property & Rubbish Clearance Company Since 1997. 28 years Experience. Bereavement and Deceased Estate Clearance Specialists, Biohazard Disposal & Cleanup Team. Fully Insured & Licensed by SEPA, They Can Collect Almost Anything Fast and efficiently, Including Old Furniture, Junk & Rubbish From Any Location and Rapid Response House Clearance Team Edinburgh don’t mind getting their hands dirty if dirty work clearance is required either. Fully Uniformed Staff, PPE Equipment Worn and Required Surfaces Sanitised as Standard .They can also collect and drop of keys from estate agents solicitors if you can’t be at the property, As well as being able to collect from top flats ,Their staff can also collect stuff from your front garden or front of your property to avoid tradesmen entering your property if preferred or if you are self isolating. Rest Assured If You Choose their Services, They won’t let you down on the day & you’ll be glad you did. ! FREE INSTANT & Fixed Price Quotes Available 7 days a Week Edinburgh Office ☎ 07969 297596 Call Our Fife Office ☎️ 07969 297596 Mobile Number ☎️ 07969297596 ✳️✳️✳️✳️✳️ 5 Star Rated Company On Google, Trustpilot, yell.com, duckduckgo and Bing. Based In Edinburgh and With Branches Throughout Fife & Scotland Since 1997.-2025 Rapid Response Recycling is indeed a commendable choice for house clearance and waste management in Edinburgh, Fife & throughout Scotland. Their efficiency, reliability, and commitment to responsible disposal make them stand out. Positive customer reviews highlight their professionalism and willingness to go the extra mile. Moreover, their focus on recycling and environmental responsibility sets them apart. If you’re looking for a reliable and eco-friendly waste removal and house clearance service in Edinburgh, Fife & Lothians then Rapid Response Recycling is a solid option. Why Is Rapid Response The Most Used Disposal Service In Scotland And Edinburgh’s Leading Clearance Company ? Simply Because They Have Proven To Be The Most Eco Friendly Company Available With A 100% Zero to Landfill Policy And High Emphasis In Reuse Of All Unbroken Items That They Collect, The Company Aims To Reuse or Recycle All The Waste They Collect & Rapid Response Have The Most Experience In Providing The Best House Clearance & Property Recycling Services for Their Clients, Including Commercial Property, Shops, Office Buildings Etc, Hoarders House Clearance or Bereavement Estate Clearances throughout Edinburgh Fife & Central Scotland For over 27 Years Offering The Fairest Prices & Having Thousands Of Satisfied Clients. As Well As Recycling All Household & Commercial junk And Furniture, Rapid Response Recycling Also Provide Recycling Services Including Electronics, Cardboard, Plastics, Textiles, Metals, Wood, Laminates, Fabrics Etc at Our State Of The Art Recycling Facility In Fife. The company prides itself on customer relations since 1997 when the company was set up by a long established family that have had over 64 years combined experience in property clearances and the disposal & Junk Removal trade in Edinburgh, Fife & Throughout Scotland since 1963. They started one of the first house and property clearance companies in Edinburgh and also a small branch in their Dunfermline based yard in 1963 also and could regularly be seen coming up Dunfermline’s and the capitals High Streets with they're Horses and Carts Back Then. The company shifted all its operations into the recycling sector back in the early 1980s when recycling really began to kick off in Scotland. Since then they changed their trading name to ®️Rapid Response House Clearance Edinburgh, Fife & Throughout Scotland. The original founders from the 60's, have long since hung up their work gloves as they have become older inevitably, and instead of being out side and 'Uptown' with the younger generation of their family still doing clearances, the elders prefer being indoors these days, watching repeats of 'Downton' instead ! Rapid now cover the whole of Scotland although the business is still operated in the spirit of their original vision, to run an eco friendly recycling and junk collection business based in Edinburgh and Fife offering a fair and upfront service to they're customers, domestic or commercial. Rapid Response are the number one choice for Edinburgh & Fife residents and associations for getting rid of bulky Junk, old furniture and general waste from any location with minimum stress or hassle caused to their clients,Guaranteed.
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Dumbiedykes Road 34, EH8, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- rapidresponserecycling@gmail.com
- rapidresponserecycling.com
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Great service provided at a competitive…
Great service provided at a competitive rate.
Arrived on time and extremely efficient.
Would definitely recommend.
December 4, 2024
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Reply from Rapid Response House Clearance Edinburgh
Hi John,
Thanks again for using our services to clear your parents house In South Queensferry today and for leaving us a fantastic 5 star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
review of our service also is much appreciated !
Hope the rest of the move goes well.
Kind Regards,
John and Chris from the Rapid Response House Clearance Team, Edinburgh, Fife & Throughout Scotland Since 1997.
Fast and efficient
Quick reply to email, decent price, and then work done a few days later. Recommended.
November 29, 2024
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Reply from Rapid Response House Clearance Edinburgh
Hi David,
Thanks again for using our service to clear your father’s house in Barnton, Edinburgh and for the great 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review of our team also is much appreciated.
We managed to donate a lot of the furniture to BHF on your behalf as well so they are also grateful for the items they received and its good to know that it will be reused as opposed to just being broken down for their materials & recycling doesn’t get much better than that !
Kind Regards,
John, Kirsty, Chris & Allan from Rapid Response House Clearance Team Scotland.
Great experience…
Great experience using Rapid Response House Clearance Edinburgh. I am in the process of moving and there was a number of items I needed to be rid of quickly. Communication was good all round and was able to upload the pictures on what I needed gone.
The team were kind and considerate from start to finish and was able to work around me and my dogs with no hassle. I did accrue a lot of empty boxes which was always going to be recycled later but later never came. This was also not a problem.
The price was competitive too as I did try another previously who quoted a much higher rate but this was before I learned about persistent organic pollutants (pops) as a thing and legal change.
Would i use the company again or recommend them? Yes, i would.
October 14, 2024
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Reply from Rapid Response House Clearance Edinburgh
Hi John,
Thanks again for using our services to clear your house and for taking the time out to leave us a fantastic review and feedback of our team members is really much appreciated as well.
Unfortunately our prices have went up around 15% since the introduction of the new government rules in March this year regarding the disposal of (POP’S items (Persistent organic pollutants ) which includes all soft furnishings and things like duvets, beds, sofas, cushions etc as we are not allowed to recycle them any more and they just cant be sent to landfill either as they have all been found to contain hazardous fire retardants and chemicals that new evidence shows can leech into the water supply if any end up in landfill so we now have to use special disposal sites to dispose of such items and they are not only more expensive for us but they are our only choice now although despite our rise in costs we still endeavour to offer the fairest rates available in Scotland and as you highlighted the fact the other company you obtained a quote from were much more expensive than ours so that is why we always encourage anyone who requires a house or commercial clearance to definitely request a free, no obligation quote from us to compare with any other quote you have received from any other clearance company in Scotland as we can carry out your clearance with the minimum of stress and we have over 27 years experience.
Thanks again John and I hope your friendly dogs have forgiven us for taking away their dog beds also 😂 and hope you all get to move into your new home asap as we understand it is quite an upheaval when uprooting and moving home 👍🏼
Kind Regards,
John and the Rapid Response House & Commercial Recycling Team, Edinburgh, Fife & Throughout Scotland Since 1997.
I would highly recommend Rapid…
I would highly recommend Rapid Response, John and his partner were amazing and easy to work with. I emailed a few days asking John if he could collect some recycling. He emailed back quickly with a quote and managed to find a spot for me on the requested day. On the collection day, he was friendly and professional. Within a few minutes everything was cleared. Thank you so much for doing all this on short notice and for being so helpful.
October 3, 2024
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Reply from Rapid Response House Clearance Edinburgh
Hi Katheryn,
Thanks again for using our services and for taking the time out to leave us a fantastic 5 star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ is also much appreciated.
Just let us know if you require any further assistance.
Kind Regards,
John and Chris from Rapid Response House Clearance and Recycling Team, Edinburgh, Fife & Throughout Scotland Since 1997.♻️
Great Experience
John was responsive and clear by text. He and Kirsty were great - they removed everything efficiently, were respectful of the place, and swept around at the end of the job. I'd recommend 100%, and would use the service again myself if needed!
September 19, 2024
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Reply from Rapid Response House Clearance Edinburgh
Hi Phoebe,
Thanks again for using our services and for taking out the time to leave us a fantastic r5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review of Kirsty and I is also much Appreciated !
Your flat will be really nice when finished with all the work you are putting in and the views from the balconies are amazing 🤩
All the best with the rest of the project and just let us know if you require any further assistance.
Kind Regards,
John and Kirsty from Rapid Response House Clearance Team, Edinburgh, Fife & Throughout Scotland Since 1997.
Rapid Response very apt name
Rapid Response is very apt for the great service I got from John and partner. Phone them on Sunday afternoon - they came the next day. Cleared everything and swept the drive . Great Job. Highly recommend them .
September 9, 2024
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Reply from Rapid Response House Clearance Edinburgh
Hi Stephen,
Thanks again for using our services to take the old dismantled garage away and to clear the attic at your property in Dunfermline last week.
Also it is much appreciated for taking the time out to leave us a fantastic 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ of myself and Chris also.
Hope the rest of the project goes well and the attic will be amazing once transformed into a couple of bedrooms 👍🏼
Just let us know if you require any further assistance.
Kind Regards, John and Chris.
♻️Rapid Response House Clearance & Commercial Property Team♻️
Edinburgh, Fife & Throughout Scotland Since 1997.
An excellent service
I do not give five star reviews very often - I think stars get bandied about far too much. But John and team absolutely deserve every little twinkle and more! John responded promptly to every email, was flexible even up to juggling the actual items removed to make best use of the time and space with a team who couldn't have been more helpful. And all for a very fair price.
September 4, 2024
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Reply from Rapid Response House Clearance Edinburgh
Good morning Kate,
Thanks again for using our services to remove stuff from your flat in Edinburgh and for taking the time out to leave a fantastic 5 star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review of myself and my team members also is much appreciated !
I hope the rest of the move goes well and please let us know if you require any further assistance.
Kind Regards,
John. Kirsty, Christopher and Allan from Rapid Response House Clearance Team Edinburgh, Fife and Throughout Scotland Since 1997.
House clearance
Kirsty, John and Chris were punctual, efficient and understanding - precisely what was needed.
September 4, 2024
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Reply from Rapid Response House Clearance Edinburgh
Hi Andrew,
We are glad to hear you are happy with the house and garage clearance.
Thanks again for using our services and for leaving us a 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review of myself, Kirsty and Chris.
Much appreciated!
Hope the rest of the move goes well 👍🏼
Kind Regards,
John, Kirsty & Christopher at Rapid Response House Clearance Edinburgh, Fife and Throughout Scotland Since 1997.
Thanks to John & his team 👍
Thanks to John, Kirsty & Chris today for emptying my sister-in-laws flat following her bereavement. There was a lot of stuff!
I was given an appointment within 5 days of making my initial enquiry.
Absolutely nothing was a problem. They even swept out the garden area & common stair afterwards.
It’s great to know that some reusable items will be donated to charity and the rest will be recycled in a controlled manner.
I will not hesitate to use RRHCE again.
August 28, 2024
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Reply from Rapid Response House Clearance Edinburgh
Hi Phil,
Thanks again for using our team to do the clearance at your sister in laws house in Edinburgh today.
Your kindness whilst we were there and also taking the time out to leave us an excellent 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review of myself and my team members is also greatly appreciated 👍🏼
We managed to donate quite alot of the useable stuff to several different charities today also which was great as they were quite local to the job which meant we were able to do the clearance a bit quicker also.
I hope the rest of the project goes well and as said, just let us know if you require any further assistance in future.
Kind Regards,
John and Team at Rapid Response Recycling and Property Clearance Edinburgh, Fife & Throughout Scotland Since 1997.
Helpful and flexible
Very quick, extremely helpful and flexible time-wise, went out of their way to remove all unwanted items beyond what was expected, despite awkward space to manoeuver. I highly recommend Rapid Response for all your removal needs!
August 28, 2024
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Reply from Rapid Response House Clearance Edinburgh
Hi Dorota,
Thanks again for using our services and for taking the time out to leave us an amazing 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review of our team is also greatly appreciated 👍🏼
Just let us know if you require any further assistance.
Kind Regards,
John and The Team at Rapid Response Recycling House & Property Clearance, Edinburgh, Fife & Throughout Scotland Since 1997.
Everything was done very quickly and…
Everything was done very quickly and rooms were left hoovered so no mess to clear up. This was a massive help as removed the emotion of me having to dispose of my grandads furniture. Would def recommend .
Donna Band
August 23, 2024
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Reply from Rapid Response House Clearance Edinburgh
Hi Donna,
Thanks again for using our services to clear your grandads property in Dunfermline last week and for taking the time out to leave us an excellent 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review of our team is also much appreciated.
I hope the rest of the move goes well and please feel free to contact us again should you ever require any further assistance in the future 👍🏼
Kind Regards,
John & Team, Rapid Response House Clearance Edinburgh, Fife & Throughout Scotland since 1997.
Professional and Trustworthy
Quick, efficient and professional.
You can't ask for more if you need a Rapid Reponse House Clearance.
I recommend 100%
August 6, 2024
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Reply from Rapid Response House Clearance Edinburgh
Hi Nicolas,
Thanks again for using our services and for taking the time to leave us a 5 star review of our team us much appreciated also. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Kind Regards,
John and team 👍🏼
Excellent service
I decided to use Rapid Response based on their reviews and my first impression of John, and I wasn't disappointed. John initially provided me with a quote for clearing my father's house. He is very polite, professional, thorough and reliable, making sure he knew exactly what needed to be done. John and his team turned up on the day of the clearance precisely on time. They worked quickly and efficiently and did a fantastic job, not only clearing the house but also cleaning up after themselves. I was absolutely delighted with the service and wouldn't hesitate to highly recommend them. Thanks for all your hard work.
August 5, 2024
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Reply from Rapid Response House Clearance Edinburgh
Hi Julie,
I am so glad that you are happy with the work we carried out for you and thanks again for using our services for your father’s house clearance Edinburgh and for taking the time out to leave us an excellent 5 star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review of myself and my team is also much appreciated !
I hope the rest of the move goes well and just let us know if you require any further assistance in the future.
Kind regards,
John and the Recycling Team at Rapid Response House Clearance Team Edinburgh, Fife and Throughout Scotland Since 1997.
Excellent service for furniture uplift …
I would totally recommend John for a house clearance task. We had a few large awkward items to collect and he was really fantastic. Very competitive quote and really speedy with communication about price and time of arrival. 10/10
May 28, 2024
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Reply from Rapid Response House Clearance Edinburgh
Hi Helen,
Thanks again for using our house clearance service in Dunfermline and for taking the time out to leave us an excellent 5 star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review also is very much appreciated.
I hope the rest of the move goes well and feel free to contact us again should you require any further collections 👍🏼
Kind Regards,
John and the Rapid Response House Clearance Team Edinburgh, Fife and Throughout Scotland.
Excellent service.
I really can't thank John and Kirsty enough, they worked so hard, and have given me so much of my living space back, and couldn't have been nicer about the situation I had gotten myself in. They never made me feel embarrassed or judged, and were very discrete about what they were doing.
The price was very reasonable for what they had to do, and well worth it for the space they've given back to me. They've given me a giant step forward to getting my life back again.
So an over all great service. I highly recommend these guys, and would definitely use their services again in the future.
May 9, 2024
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Reply from Rapid Response House Clearance Edinburgh
Hi Hazel,
Thanks again for using our services, making prompt payment on completion and for leaving us a fantastic ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review
also is really much appreciated.
Really glad we could reclaim all your space back for you and that you are happy with our service.
Best wishes for the future and just let us know if you need us again.
Kind Regards,
John, Kirsty and the rest of the Rapid Response house clearance & recycling team !
What a fantastic little business
What a fantastic little business. John is courteous, professional and incredibly competitive on price. I’ve used Rapid Response a couple of times now, the most recent to clear my father’s house. He did a fantastic job and made what could have been a stressful situation very smooth and easy. Thanks again. I can thoroughly recommend and won’t hesitate to use their services again.
May 1, 2024
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Reply from Rapid Response House Clearance Edinburgh
Hi Alan,
Thanks again for using our company over the years and for reusing us to clear out your father’s house yesterday too.
Taking the time out to leave us a fantastic 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review and making prompt payment on completion is also very much appreciated and helps keep us motivated to provide the best service available for our clients with such positive feedback !
Hope the rest of the process goes well and it goes without saying, if you need us again all you need do is get in touch 👍🏼
Kindest Regards,
John and Rapid Response Recycling team Scotland.
Speedy, quality service which goes the extra mile and then some.
I was impressed by Rapid Response from the very beginning in my search to find someone to take away my dilapidated garden shed; John very kindly got back to me within an hour on a Sunday(!) and the communications from there - by both email and text - were exemplary. His professionalism gave me confidence, as this was my first time arranging such a large haul-out, and this would be a messy one: not only the shed but its complete contents in addition to a barrel and composter! After arranging a quotation and settling on a time, John was able to start the very next week at a time which suited me perfectly. He and his partner didn't baulk at my awkward location - on a major roadway with little parking - and got to work straightaway; in little over an hour the entire back yard was cleared and tidied away beautifully. I would recommend him and his Rapid Response team to anyone. J, West Edinburgh
March 21, 2024
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Reply from Rapid Response House Clearance Edinburgh
Hi Jared,
It was good to meet you yesterday and thanks again for choosing Rapid Response Recycling and using our services to clear away your ‘Wee barn’ inc its contents in Edinburgh 👍🏼 Your fantastic 5 Star ✳️✳️✳️✳️✳️ review of myself, Kirsty and the rest of our recycling team is very much appreciated and receiving such praise by our customers really keeps us inspired to always endeavour to provide the best service available wether collecting a single item or clearing out an entire property.
Hope the new found space where the wee barn used to sit turns into a wonderful little garden space for you and Sharyn to enjoy !
Kind Regards,
John and the Rapid Response Team Edinburgh.
Fast response- great service
Fast response- great service - great people
March 18, 2024
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Reply from Rapid Response House Clearance Edinburgh
Hi David,
Thanks again for using our services to clear your flat and for arranging the parking was amazing also as saved us having to walk miles.
We donated all the useable stuff on your behalf to Four Square a local charity
based in Sighthill industrial estate Edinburgh and they were delighted especially by the beautiful table and benches as well as a lot of the other furniture inc pictures and bed etc 👍🏼
All the best with the rest of the refurb and thanks also for taking the time out to leave us a 5 star review ✳️✳️✳️✳️✳️
Kind Regards,
John, Chris and Kirsty from the Rapid Response Recycling Team Scotland.
House Clearance
Based upon their aim of not sending items to land fill, I contacted John at the Rapid Response recycling team for a house clearance. They fully lived up to the name. John and his team were quick, efficient and timely throughout the whole process from coming to quote through to the clearance. Afterwards, John let me know what they had given to charity and what is being recycled. I was delighted with the service and would highly recommend.
February 29, 2024
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Reply from Rapid Response House Clearance Edinburgh
Hi Kirsten,
Thanks again for using our house clearance service,
your kindness whilst we were there and for your excellent
5 star ✳️✳️✳️✳️✳️ review of myself and the rest of the team also is
very much appreciated !
Its good to know that we won’t have to recycle much from the house clearance just for its materials either as so much of your parents furniture etc
was in perfect condition & will be reused by Furniture Plus mostly, a local charity that sells affordable furniture etc to people on low incomes were delighted with all the stuff we dropped off to them as they were low on stock so that is great for everyone and fantastic for our overall recycle rate as well 👍🏼
Best wishes and Kindest Regards,
John and the rest of the Rapid Response Recycling Team !
I cannot praise John and the team…
I cannot praise John and the team highly enough. From being exactly on time for the first visit and assessment to the astonishing quality of the work done, this company is remarkable. Most importantly, at a time of bereavement, John's personal style and attention to detail was of utmost reassurance and I felt all along I could trust him - and therefore his team -implicitly.
February 22, 2024
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Reply from Rapid Response House Clearance Edinburgh
Hi Paul,
Thanks again for using our Edinburgh house clearance service, for making prompt payment and for taking the time out to leave us a fantastic 5 ✳️✳️✳️✳️✳️ review of our team is also really appreciated !
We did manage to donate quite a bit of the useable furniture and electrical items to BFH charity shop Leith on your behalf and they were delighted and it is good to know that a lot of it will be 100% reused also 👍🏼
Best wishes for the rest of the move etc and thanks again for your kind words !
Kind Regards,
John and Team.
♻️ Rapid Response House Clearance & Recycling Team Edinburgh.
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