Hoarder Clearance in Co. Wicklow
A home that has become unmanageable can be made safe and liveable again. We do it discreetly, without judgement, and at whatever pace the person living there can cope with — across Wicklow.
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Hoarding is not untidiness and it isn’t a character flaw. It’s a recognised condition, and the homes it produces are a safety problem before they are anything else — blocked exits, fire load, floors you can’t see, rooms that can’t be used, sometimes no working kitchen or bathroom. The person living there usually knows all this and is ashamed of it, which is why the first rule of a hoarder clearance is that nobody on our crew says a word about the state of the place.
We work with the occupant where that’s possible, with families and carers, with housing officers and social workers, and with landlords and councils where the clearance has become a requirement. The clearance is planned so that the person keeps what matters to them and the home ends up safe and usable. ManageWaste.ie is operated by Krystal Klean Express Limited, permit NWCPO-25-13287-01, with the insurance that housing bodies ask for. From Athy we reach west Wicklow (Blessington, Baltinglass, Dunlavin) in about 40 minutes, Bray and Greystones in just over an hour via the M50, and Arklow and the coast in about 90 minutes. We group Wicklow jobs by side of the mountains to keep prices sensible.
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Full hoarder clearance in Wicklow
Where a home has to be completely cleared — because it’s being vacated, because it’s unsafe, or because that’s what the person and their family have decided — we go room by room, bagging and boxing, with a sorting area where anything of value, importance or sentiment is set aside. We expect to find money, documents, photographs and jewellery mixed in with everything else, and we look. Food waste, soiled items and anything biologically hazardous is handled with the right equipment and disposed of correctly. We work in protective gear where needed, and we bring our own lighting and ventilation for rooms that need it. A heavily hoarded two-bed home is typically two to three days and several truck loads; we quote after seeing it.
At the end the property is swept and, where wanted, deep-cleaned, and we photograph every room. For housing bodies and landlords we provide a report of what was done.
Staged or partial hoarder clearance in Wicklow
Where the person is staying in the home, clearing everything at once can do more harm than good. A staged approach works better: make the exits and the hall safe first; then the kitchen and bathroom usable; then one room at a time, with the person involved in decisions and a break between visits. We’ll work that way for as long as it takes, and we coordinate with the support worker or family member leading it. Each visit is quoted separately so there’s no commitment beyond the next step.
What we take — and what we don’t
- Accumulated belongings, bagged and boxed, with valuables and documents set aside
- Furniture, mattresses and bedding, including soiled items
- Food waste, packaging and perishables
- Newspapers, magazines, paper and cardboard in bulk
- Clothing and textiles, sorted for reuse where possible
- Animal-related waste, with the right handling
- Appliances, electricals and general household waste
- Sweeping and deep cleaning at the end, if wanted
Not included: Sharps and clinical waste beyond household quantities (we’ll arrange specialists); Structural repairs after the clearance; Counselling or support services — we work alongside them, we don’t replace them.
Hoarder Clearance across Co. Wicklow: every town we cover
We provide a hoarder clearance in all 53 towns and villages below, and at the rural addresses between them. Wicklow is really two counties divided by a mountain range. The east coast strip — Bray, Greystones, Wicklow Town, Arklow and the villages between — is where most people live, with good roads but tight older streets in the town centres. West Wicklow — Blessington, Baltinglass, Dunlavin, Tinahely, Carnew — is rural, closer to us, and the properties often come with sheds, barns and years of accumulation. The important thing about Wicklow: the council’s recycling centres do not accept furniture, mattresses, carpets or construction waste at all. There is no council route for bulky items in Wicklow — it’s a private collector or a skip.
Expect a mix of seaside terraces and apartments in Bray and Greystones, big detached houses in the hills around Enniskerry and Delgany, 1970s–90s estates in Wicklow Town and Arklow, and farmhouses and bungalows across the west of the county. Narrow lanes, steep driveways and long carries from the road are the Wicklow access issues we price for.
Bray, Greystones and north Wicklow
Hoarder Clearance around Bray, Delgany, Enniskerry and Greystones and the villages between — covered from our yard in Athy.
- Bray
- Delgany
- Enniskerry
- Greystones
- Kilcoole
- Killincarrig
- Kilmacanogue
- Kilpedder
- Kilquade
- Newtownmountkennedy
Wicklow Town, Rathnew and the mid coast
Hoarder Clearance around Wicklow Town, Annamoe, Ashford and Barndarrig and the villages between — covered from our yard in Athy.
- Annamoe
- Ashford
- Barndarrig
- Clara (Co. Wicklow)
- Glendalough
- Glenealy
- Laragh
- Newcastle (Co. Wicklow)
- Rathdrum
- Rathnew
- Roundwood
- Wicklow Town
Arklow, Avoca and south Wicklow
Hoarder Clearance around Arklow, Annacurra, Aughrim and Avoca and the villages between — covered from our yard in Athy.
- Annacurra
- Arklow
- Aughrim
- Avoca
- Ballinaclash
- Carnew
- Coolafancy
- Coolboy
- Greenan
- Macreddin
- Redcross
- Tinahely
- Woodenbridge
Blessington and west Wicklow
Hoarder Clearance around Blessington, Ballyknockan, Hollywood and Kilbride and the villages between — covered from our yard in Athy.
- Ballyknockan
- Blessington
- Hollywood
- Kilbride (Co. Wicklow)
- Lacken
- Poulaphouca
- Valleymount
Baltinglass, Tinahely and the south-west
Hoarder Clearance around Baltinglass, Aghavannagh, Coolkenno and Donard and the villages between — covered from our yard in Athy.
- Aghavannagh
- Baltinglass
- Coolkenno
- Donard
- Dunlavin
- Grangecon
- Kiltegan
- Knockananna
- Rathdangan
- Shillelagh
- Stratford-on-Slaney
Doing it yourself in Wicklow: what the council offers
Before you ring anyone, here is the honest picture of what Wicklow County Council will and won’t do for a hoarder clearance. Bray Recycling Centre, Wicklow (Murrough) Recycling Centre, Arklow Recycling Centre and Avoca (Ballymurtagh) Recycling Centre do not accept furniture or mattresses at all.
Wicklow County Council — no bulky-waste collection. No regular council bulky-waste collection; household waste by private permitted collectors. Occasional one-off free 'Bulky Waste Day' events. Council recycling centre leaflets (Arklow, Avoca) explicitly list bulky furniture, mattresses, construction waste and tyres as NOT accepted — bulky items in Wicklow generally require a private collector or skip.
| Council site | Opening hours | For hoarder clearance | Charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bray Recycling Centre Beechwood Close, Boghall Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow, A98 W3P3 | Mon–Fri 9am–4pm; Sat 9am–1:45pm | Takes: textiles Won’t take: bulky furniture; mattresses | Charges not published — check before you go |
| Wicklow (Murrough) Recycling Centre The Murrough, Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow, A67 PW71 | Mon–Thu 9am–4:15pm; Fri 9am–3:15pm (closed 12:45–1:45pm); Sat 9am–1:45pm | Not relevant for this job Won’t take: bulky furniture; mattresses (unverified — leaflet not retrievable) | Charges not published — check before you go |
| Arklow Recycling Centre Croghan Industrial Estate, Emoclew Road, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, Y14 K381 | Mon–Thu 9am–4pm; Fri 9am–3:30pm; Sat 9am–1:45pm | Takes: textiles Won’t take: bulky furniture; mattresses | No charges published (appears free for listed recyclables) |
| Avoca (Ballymurtagh) Recycling Centre Ballymurtagh, Avoca, Co. Wicklow, Y14 X028 | Tue–Thu 9am–1pm & 2–4pm; Fri 9am–1pm & 2–3:30pm; Sat 9am–1:45pm; closed Mon | Takes: textiles Won’t take: bulky furniture; mattresses | No charges published (appears free) |
| Rampere Recycling Centre Rampere (off N81 towards Grangecon), Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow, W91 PK06 | Mon–Thu 8:30am–4pm; Fri 9am–3:30pm; Sat 8:30am–1pm | Takes: textiles | Charges not published — check before you go |
Council details are taken from the councils’ own published information and checked periodically; hours and charges change, so confirm with the site before travelling. Where a council hasn’t published a charge we say so rather than guess.
Or we come to you
Set that against a collection from us: no van to borrow, no gate fee, no weighbridge surprise, no two-mattress limit, no carrying it down the stairs yourself, and no question about whether the site will turn your load away. We quote a fixed price from photos, we load it, and it leaves under our waste collection permit (NWCPO-25-13287-01). For a single item the council site can be cheaper if you already have the van and the time; for anything more than a car-boot load, we usually are.
How a hoarder clearance works with us
A private conversation. With whoever is coordinating — family member, carer, housing officer or the person themselves. No judgement, no pressure.
A plan. Full or staged, who’s present, what’s kept, what order. Written down and agreed.
The clearance. Discreet crew, unmarked where asked, protective equipment where needed, valuables and documents set aside.
Afterwards. Swept or deep-cleaned, photographed, and a report for housing bodies if required.
Quick quote for hoarder clearance in Wicklow
Name, phone and one line about the job. We ring you back within the hour (8am–8pm) with a price, or ask for a couple of photos first.
What affects the price in Wicklow
Volume — hoarded homes are many loads, not one- Condition — biohazard handling and protective equipment add cost
- Staging — several visits cost more in total than one, but are often the right thing
- Cleaning — deep cleaning is quoted separately
Access and parking — as with any clearance
From Athy we reach west Wicklow (Blessington, Baltinglass, Dunlavin) in about 40 minutes, Bray and Greystones in just over an hour via the M50, and Arklow and the coast in about 90 minutes. We group Wicklow jobs by side of the mountains to keep prices sensible. Send photos through the quote form or on WhatsApp and you’ll have a fixed price the same day.
Recent clearances
Photos are from our own clearances across Dublin and Leinster, not necessarily in Wicklow.
Hoarder Clearance in Wicklow: frequently asked questions
Will the neighbours know?
Not from us. We can arrive in an unmarked vehicle, we don’t discuss the job with anyone outside it, and our crew is briefed to be discreet. The truck is loaded quickly and leaves.
My relative won’t agree to it. What can you do?
Nothing without their agreement, unless a landlord or housing body has the authority to require it — and even then we’d encourage involving them. What often works is starting small: one safe route through the house, nothing thrown away without their say. We’ll talk it through with you.
Can you work with social workers and housing officers?
Yes. We do regularly in Wicklow and across Leinster. We can provide insurance, risk assessments and a report after the clearance.
Will you find the money and the documents?
We look for them, specifically. Hoarded homes often contain cash, bank documents, passports and jewellery in unexpected places, and we treat every bag as if it might.
Do you clean afterwards?
We sweep as standard and can deep-clean, including sanitising, as a separate quoted item.
How long does it take?
Anything from a day to a week. A moderately cluttered home is a day or two; a severe one is several days and several loads. We tell you after seeing it.
Is there anything you won’t touch?
Sharps and clinical waste beyond household amounts, and anything that needs a specialist. We tell you if we see it rather than guess.
Can the person stay in the home while you work?
Often, in a staged clearance, yes — one room at a time, with a safe route kept clear. In a full clearance of an unsafe home it’s usually better they stay with family for the day.
Do you provide a written report for the housing officer?
Yes — what was cleared, what was kept, the condition found and left, with photographs. Many housing bodies in Wicklow ask for it.
Can you organise a deep clean afterwards?
Yes, as a separate quoted item — sanitising, odour treatment and a proper clean so the home is ready to live in again.
How do you keep this private?
Unmarked vehicle on request, a crew briefed not to discuss it, nothing left on the footpath, and no conversation with neighbours. Discretion is part of the service.
Does Wicklow County Council collect bulky items?
No. Wicklow County Council does not run a bulky-waste collection. Your options are the council recycling centres listed above — with their charges and limits — or a permitted private collector like us.
How far is Wicklow from your base?
From Athy we reach west Wicklow (Blessington, Baltinglass, Dunlavin) in about 40 minutes, Bray and Greystones in just over an hour via the M50, and Arklow and the coast in about 90 minutes. We group Wicklow jobs by side of the mountains to keep prices sensible.
Hoarder Clearance in other counties
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All our clearance and waste services in Co. Wicklow
One crew, one permit, every kind of clearance. Each service has its own Wicklow page with every town, the local council facts and pricing.
House Clearance WicklowFull or partial house clearances across Wicklow — every room, attic to garden.
Apartment Clearance WicklowPurpose-built apartments: lifts booked, bin-store rules respected, management company kept happy.
Flat Clearance WicklowConverted houses, bedsits, above-shop flats and flat complexes — stairs and street parking handled.
Attic Clearance WicklowEverything down the ladder, sorted on the landing, gone the same day.
Garage Clearance WicklowTools, timber, tyres, paint and the chest freezer — sorted and disposed of properly.
Shed Clearance WicklowGarden sheds, outbuildings and farm stores emptied, and the shed taken down if you want.
Bereavement Clearance WicklowA family home cleared quietly, at your pace, with personal items set aside.
Hoarder Clearance WicklowDiscreet, judgement-free clearance of heavily cluttered homes, full or staged.
End of Tenancy Clearance WicklowAbandoned furniture and belongings cleared, property photographed and ready to re-let.
Commercial Waste WicklowFit-outs, fixtures, dead stock and void units for shops, landlords and businesses in Wicklow.
Office Clearance WicklowDesks, chairs, filing and IT removed out of hours, with WEEE and shredding handled.
Warehouse Clearance WicklowRacking, pallets, stock and plant cleared from industrial units, scrap credited.
Junk Removal WicklowBulky waste and the stuff the bin won’t take — we load it, no skip needed.
Furniture Removal WicklowOld sofas, beds, mattresses and wardrobes collected from inside the house.
Storage Unit Clearance WicklowSelf-storage units, lock-ups and containers emptied in one visit so you can cancel the rent.
Garden Waste Clearance WicklowGreen waste, decking, fencing, sheds and overgrown gardens cleared and sorted.Get a hoarder clearance quote in Wicklow today
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