The Star Refuse fleet lined up at the Penbeagle yard in St Ives

Pricing · St Ives & West Cornwall

What it costs to clear it.

Straight prices for St Ives and the surrounding area, inclusive of VAT. No hidden extras, and no contract to sign.

Licensed waste carrier
CBDU449152
Operating since
2018
Contracts
None required
Cover
Fully insured

Price update

A change to our per-bag collection price

Our per-bag collection price will rise from £4.40 to £4.80. As before, this price includes VAT.

We haven’t changed this price since 2024. In an effort to stay transparent with our customers, we want to set out exactly why we’re making this change.

Disposal costs
Landfill Tax is charged on every tonne of general waste we dispose of. The standard rate was £103.70 per tonne in April 2024 and is now £130.75 per tonne. That’s an increase of over 26% in two years. Although all our waste is diverted from landfill, we’re afraid the tax still applies.
Fuel
Our vehicles run on diesel, and diesel has just hit its highest price ever. The UK average reached 199.18p a litre, up from 142.38p at the end of February this year.
Wages
The National Living Wage rose to £12.71 per hour from 1 April 2026, up from £11.44 in 2024. That’s an increase of more than 11%.
Employer National Insurance
Since April 2025, employers pay a higher rate of National Insurance (15%, up from 13.8%) on a larger share of each employee’s wages.
Everything else
Vehicle parts, repairs, tyres, insurance, bags and equipment have all gone up too.

The new price of £4.80 including VAT is an increase of 40p per bag, around 9%. That’s well below the rise in our disposal, fuel and wage costs over the same period.

Nothing else about our service changes. We’ll keep turning up on time and collecting your waste properly and legally. If you have any questions, please get in touch.

Thank you for your continued support.

Flexible

Pay As You Go

No contract. Just pay for what we collect.

£4.40
/ Per BagInc. VAT
One off wheelie bin collection
£35.00
New 240L Grey Lockable BinSpare Keys £6.00 each
£95.00
Take Away and Dispose of Old Bin
£15.00

Fixed Rate

Yearly Pricing

One predictable annual cost based on your property's capacity.

Sleeps 2 – 4Quote on request
Sleeps 5 – 6Quote on request
Sleeps 7 – 8Quote on request
Sleeps 9 – 10Quote on request
Sleeps 11 – 12+Quote on request

* Prices include VAT and vary by season and property.

All prices listed below are inclusive of VAT. No hidden extras.

How we count and charge (per bin bag, wasted journeys, overfilled bins) is set out in our Conditions of Service.

Appliances

15 Items Available
  • Air Fryer
    £15.00
  • Coffee machine
    £15.00
  • Cooker
    £40.00
  • Dishwasher
    £40.00
  • Extra Large Flat Screen TV
    £40.00
  • Extractor Hood
    £25.00
  • Hob
    £25.00
  • Kettle
    £12.00
  • Large Flat Screen TV etc
    £30.00
  • Microwave
    £25.00
  • Small TV / Monitor
    £20.00
  • Toaster
    £15.00
  • Treadmill
    £40.00
  • Tumble Dryer
    £40.00
  • Vacuum Cleaner
    £25.00

Furniture

25 Items Available
  • 2 Seater Settee
    £70.00
  • 3 Seater Settee
    £90.00
  • 4 Seater Settee
    £100.00
  • Armchair
    £40.00
  • Bedside Cabinet
    £20.00
  • Bookcase
    £35.00
  • Chest of Drawers
    £30.00
  • Coffee Table
    £30.00
  • Corner Settee
    £90.00
  • Dining Room Chairs
    £12.00
  • Dining Table Large
    £60.00
  • Dining Table Small
    £35.00
  • Footstool
    £15.00
  • Large Rug
    £40.00
  • Office Desk
    £40.00
  • Reclining 2 Seater Settee
    £75.00
  • Reclining 3 Seater Settee
    £85.00
  • Reclining Armchair
    £50.00
  • Reclining Corner Settee
    £110.00
  • Side Table
    £20.00
  • Small Rug
    £20.00
  • Sofa Bed
    £95.00
  • Sofa Bed and Mattress
    £115.00
  • Study Chair
    £25.00
  • Wardrobe
    £50.00

Bedroom

10 Items Available
  • Bed Frame Double to King
    £45.00
  • Bed Frame Single
    £35.00
  • Bed Frame Super King
    £55.00
  • Divan Bed Base Double to King
    £35.00
  • Divan Bed Base Single
    £20.00
  • Divan Bed Base Super King
    £45.00
  • Mattress Double
    £60.00
  • Mattress King
    £70.00
  • Mattress Single
    £50.00
  • Mattress Super King
    £80.00

Bathroom

4 Items Available
  • Bath Tub
    £45.00
  • Bathroom Sink
    £20.00
  • Shower Tray
    £40.00
  • Toilet
    £30.00

Truck Loads

7 Items Available
  • Mini LoadApprox 2 Washing Machine size
    £95.00
  • Small LoadApprox 4 Washing Machine size
    £135.00
  • Medium LoadApprox 8 Washing Machine size
    £210.00
  • Large LoadApprox 20 Washing Machine size or 1 skip
    £280.00
  • Extra Large LoadApprox 40 Washing Machine size or 2 skips
    £440.00
  • Super Large LoadApprox 56 Washing Machine size or 2 Large Skips
    £580.00
  • Two People and A Van
    from £95.00
Service Comparison

More than just
Collection.

We provide a full-service labour solution compared to the council's kerbside-only collection.

The Alternative

Council Service

Standard municipal collection service.

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Strictly Kerbside

You must carry everything to the road.

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Long Wait Times

1 to 2 weeks average wait for booking.

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Rigid Limits

Strict item limits and extra charges.

Cornwall Council Rates

First 4 Items£42.00
Extra Items£15.00 ea
Recommended

Star Refuse

Complete labour & removal service.

✓

We Enter The Property

We navigate stairs, courtyards, and hallways.

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Rapid Response

Often same-day or next-day collection.

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Two-Man Labour Teams

Heavy lifting included in the price.

Ready to start?

Get a quote
today.

Call us on 01736 796345 or send us a message and we'll get back to you the same day.