My thoughts are (since it really is a huge, run down area of landscaping in the front of our house) is to rent a small/med/large? excavator and literally rip out all of the remaining, overgrown landscaping old, large cement steps that are in place. It is a huge job to do by hand the last landscaper I spoke with quoted me 2-3 grand or more, we would really rather do this ourselves save alot of money if possible!
I agree that that is the best way forward, so what was your question. Cost in skip (dumpster ?) hire, and waste disposal charges. (high in U.K.)
If you don't know how to run an excavator, you'll more likely cause more than 2-3k damage. Plus, unless your a certified operator, they wont let you rent one anyways, and they are outrageous to rent. Hire someone to just do the excavation, and do the rest yourself. If you insist on removing the shrubbery on your own, cut it down and yank the roots out with a chain and 4wd truck. As far as the concrete, well unless you want to spend the entire summer breaking it up and hauling it off...disposal wont be cheap, you'd be better to hire it out. See if you can find a small independent who will give you a better price. They're out there and hungry, shop around.
