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What it costs to scrap your caravan
Scrapping a caravan is a service you pay for, and there is no free collection. The one exception is a touring caravan that still tows and meets the conditions in the last column — those we will buy. These are the real figures, so you know where you stand before you get in touch.
Touring caravan — towable
Wheels on, and sound enough to survive the tow
- Collected whole and towed away
- Needs its wheels and a chassis that will hold together
- Figure confirmed from your photos, not on the day
Touring caravan — not towable
Rotten, holed, no wheels, or unsafe for the road
- Broken up where it stands, or lifted onto a tow bed
- Either way it is the same job — it is being scrapped
- Damp, rot and structural damage are all fine
- Skip not included — you hire your own, 6–8 yards
Static caravan
Dismantled on site and the waste taken away
- Full on-site dismantling, clearance and disposal
- Size, access and condition set the final figure
- We never buy static caravans, whatever the condition
We buy touring caravans
The one case where the money comes to you
- Touring caravans only — never statics
- It must still tow and be in working order
- Minor damp is acceptable
- Minor leaks or damage are acceptable
- Most offers land between £100 and £700
- Up to £2,000 for the very best, never more
Every figure is confirmed from your photos before anything is booked, so nothing changes on the day. Send clear pictures including the damage — a caravan described as towable that turns out not to be is the single most common reason a quote has to be redone. We are always heavily booked: book within 24 hours of your quote or you may be waiting several weeks for a collection date.
Caravan Disposal Manchester – Licensed Collection From £350
Caravan disposal in Manchester covers collection, transport and legal disposal of touring and static caravans across Greater Manchester. Fixed quotes from photos, collections usually within days, and every job finishes with a record of disposal. Pricing starts at £350 for towable tourers — no vague estimates, no surprises on the day.
An old caravan doesn't get easier to deal with by waiting. Whether it's sat on a driveway in Sale, at a storage yard in Trafford Park, or on a pitch near Rochdale that the site owner wants back, the job is the same: get it collected legally, get it processed properly, and get the space back.
What Caravan Disposal Costs in Manchester
We quote fixed prices from photos, so the figure you're given is the figure you pay.
| Caravan type | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Towable touring caravan | £350 – £450 |
| Non-towable tourer (needs dismantling/lifting) | £500 – £850 |
| Static caravan | £1,800 – £3,980 |
What moves the price within those ranges: size, condition, and access. A tourer on an open driveway in Didsbury is the bottom of the range; a static behind a narrow gate on a terraced street in Salford needs more labour and kit. Send photos and a postcode and you'll get the exact figure the same day.
Some touring caravans in working condition are worth buying rather than disposing of — we pay £100–£700 for select tourers. Worth checking before you book a disposal.
Caravan Disposal Near Me – Covering All of Greater Manchester
If you've searched "caravan disposal near me" from anywhere in Greater Manchester, you're covered. Collections run across Manchester, Salford, Stockport, Trafford, Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Wigan and Tameside, plus the edges — Glossop side, the Cheshire border, and rural spots out past Ramsbottom.
The teams deal with Manchester's awkward realities daily: tight terraced back streets, gated storage compounds, caravans that haven't moved since the wheels last saw daylight. Access gets assessed from your photos before the price is fixed, so there are no day-of surprises.
How Our Caravan Disposal Service Works
- Send photos and your postcode — a couple of angles, plus anything awkward about access
- Get a fixed price — same day in most cases
- Book collection — usually within a few days; faster slots are often available
- Done — the caravan is removed, processed at a licensed facility, and you get a record of disposal
No trailer hire, no tip runs, no chasing a man with a van who stops answering his phone.
Touring Caravan Collection & Removal Manchester
Tourers are the straightforward end of the job — if the chassis and wheels are sound, it's hitched and gone. If it's not roadworthy (collapsed axle, rotten floor, flat-spotted tyres from years of sitting), it's lifted or dismantled instead, which is what the £500–£850 band covers. Either way it's collected from wherever it sits: driveway, storage site, farm, or park.
Static Caravan Disposal Manchester – Site Clearance & Dismantling
Statics are a different job: bigger, heavier, and usually on managed land. Most are dismantled on-site — utilities disconnected safely, hazardous materials removed, the structure broken down methodically, and the pitch left clear. That's why static disposal runs £1,800–£3,980 depending on size, condition and what the site access allows.
Regular work for park operators clearing end-of-life stock, landlords dealing with inherited or abandoned units, and homeowners with an annex-that-never-happened in the garden.
Damaged, Damp or Non-Roadworthy? We Still Collect
Fire damage, severe damp, missing panels, stripped interiors — none of it rules a caravan out. Condition affects where in the price band the quote lands, not whether the job gets done. If you're unsure whether yours is collectable, send the photos anyway; the answer is almost always yes.
Abandoned Caravan Removal – Landlords, Parks & Private Land
An abandoned caravan on your land is a liability that compounds: weather damage, vandalism, complaints, and — if someone dumps waste in or around it — a legal problem with your name on it. Removal is handled cleanly and lawfully, with the paperwork to show the unit was disposed of properly. Multiple units can be cleared in one visit, which usually works out better per caravan.
Disposing of a Caravan Legally in Manchester
The legal bit matters more than most people realise. Whoever takes your caravan away must be a licensed waste carrier — if it's fly-tipped after collection, liability can trace back to you. Every collection here is handled through licensed channels to Environment Agency standards, and you receive a dated record of disposal for your own file.
What Happens to Your Caravan After Collection
It goes to a licensed facility where it's broken down properly: aluminium and steel separated for recycling, salvageable components recovered, and the remainder — timber, insulation, sealants, gas lines — handled through approved waste channels. Compared to how caravans were dealt with a decade ago, very little ends up in landfill.
Sell It Instead? When Your Caravan Still Has Value
If your tourer is under 15 years old, structurally sound and dry, selling may beat paying for disposal — there's an active second-hand market across the North West, and we buy select working tourers ourselves (£100–£700). If it's damp, damaged, or has sat unused for years, disposal is usually the cleaner call. See scrap my caravan in Manchester for the value route, or send photos and we'll tell you straight which side of the line yours falls on.
FAQs
How much does caravan disposal cost in Manchester?
Towable touring caravans are £350–£450. Non-towable tourers that need dismantling or lifting are £500–£850. Static caravans are £1,800–£3,980 depending on size, condition and access. All quotes are fixed from photos before booking.
Do you cover all of Greater Manchester?
Yes — Manchester, Salford, Trafford, Stockport, Tameside, Oldham, Rochdale, Bury, Bolton and Wigan, plus surrounding areas toward the Cheshire and Derbyshire edges.
How quickly can you collect?
Quotes are usually same-day; collection is typically within a few days of booking, with faster slots often available for urgent clearances.
Can you collect from storage sites and holiday parks?
Yes — storage compounds, parks and private land are all routine. Mention any site rules or access constraints when you send photos.
Does the caravan need to be roadworthy?
No. Non-roadworthy tourers are lifted or dismantled rather than towed — that's what the £500–£850 band covers.
Do I need to tell the DVLA?
Touring caravans aren't registered vehicles the way cars are, so there's no standard DVLA process. If you have paperwork (e.g. a CRiS document), have it ready when you book.
What happens to the caravan afterwards?
It's processed at a licensed facility: metals recycled, reusable parts recovered, and remaining waste handled through approved channels. You receive a record of disposal.
Book Your Manchester Caravan Collection
Send a few photos, get a fixed price, pick a date. That's the whole process. — most Manchester collections are booked within minutes and collected within days.
Also see: Caravan disposal (all areas & pricing) · Scrap my caravan Manchester