Building rubble removal Parklands

Broken bricks, concrete, cement, plaster, old tiles, paving slabs, sand and stone are all classed as building rubble. Timber, roof sheets, old fittings and bags of cement are usually accepted too but may be sorted separately. Asbestos sheeting is not rubble and needs a registered asbestos contractor, so tell the specialist if you suspect any.

For a one-off pile from a small renovation, a bakkie or trailer removal is usually cheaper and quicker because the crew loads it for you and there is no skip sitting on the road for days. A skip makes more sense for a long build where rubble is produced over weeks. Skips also need space and sometimes a municipal permit if placed on the pavement.

Yes. Parklands has a lot of new building and renovation work, and rubble crews serve the area regularly. Sandy ground means rubble piles sink and spread, so keep them on paving or boards. Licensed City of Cape Town sites and private landfills are within reach, and most crews collect within a day or two.

Legally it must go to a licensed landfill or a builders' rubble crushing site, where concrete and brick are often crushed into aggregate for reuse. Dumping rubble on open land or in a river is illegal and the fines fall on the property owner as well as the driver. Ask your specialist which site they use.

In Parklands, building rubble removal usually costs R650 to R1,300 for a bakkie load and R1,000 to R2,000 for a trailer, with loading, transport and dumping fees included. Rubble is priced higher than garden waste because of the weight and landfill charges. Carrying rubble from an upstairs or back-of-property site adds labour, so mention access when booking.