How Much Does Rubbish Removal Cost?
The Guide to Rubbish Removal Prices

Need a quick answer to the average rates for rubbish removal jobs?
Try to budget around $300 – $400 for an average size backyard cleanup.

This will cover most of your household rubbish disposal requirements.

In this article, we will go through all the options available to you regarding rubbish removal costs.

From the types of rubbish they can collect to what rubbish removal fees they will charge.
General Rubbish Removals – $140 to $550
Most rubbish removal companies will usually tailor their price to how much rubbish you have. Averages prices are around $70 and up for a cubic metre of general rubbish and most companies have a minimum charge of $100. See the pricing guide showing average costs below.

1-2 m3 $100 – $140
2-4 m3 $140 – $280
4-6 m3 $280 – $420
6-9 m3 $420 – $550

Green Waste (Cheaper than Skip bins) – Minimum $100 to $600
The green waste charge is similar to the general rubbish fee in which there is a minimum amount of $100 that can be used to cover around 1.5 cubic metres. For a full load of green waste removal, depending on who you go through you can expect to pay up to around $600 which is considerably cheaper than if you hired a skip bin. Green garden waste includes organic type of waste, branches, trees and grass clippings.
Unwanted Furniture Removal Cost – $70 – $80 per cubic metre
As we go through various stages of our lives, we might feel like we need to update our furniture like our couch or dining table, but how do we get rid of them? Most rubbish removal companies can take your unwanted old furniture and bulky items off your hands.

Generally speaking, you can expect to pay around $70 per cubic metre for the removal of your unwanted furniture like broken furniture that is hard to dispose of on your own. Some removalists can even give you a discount if you have multiple items that you want to get rid of. This can come in handy if you have a lot of rubbish to be removed.

Household Appliance Rubbish Cost – Minimum $70 to $100
Perhaps the most common items rubbish removal companies deal with are your household waste. Items that can be taken away.

Washers
Dryers
Fridges
Gas Bottles

Expect to pay between $70-$100 for the removal of this kind of rubbish. If you happen to have a few items needing to be removed, a bulk discount can be offered.
Computers and Electrical Rubbish Cost – Minimum $70 to $100
Another that is the most popular. With phones and laptops essentially changing every year, people feel the need to upgrade but sometimes forget to throw out their old ones. This is where a rubbish removal company that gets rid of e-waste comes in handy.

Like the other types of rubbish, you can expect to pay around the same rate of between $70 and $100 for removal. Items that can be removed include:

Computers
Laptops
Phones
Speakers

Mattresses and Carpet Removal Cost – Minimum $140
Perhaps the most convenient of services as mattresses and carpets are notoriously difficult to move and get rid of by yourself. Depending on how much rubbish you have will determine how much it will cost you. If you are looking at doing a bulk removal, expect to pay upwards of $140 depending on the removal company.
These rubbish items that can be taken include:

Mattresses
Carpets
Rugs
Flooring

Keep in mind that there will be some items that removalists will not take. With the big one being car tyres. Contact your local council to see how you can go about where to take them.
Skip Bin Hire Cost – From $220 for 4 cubic meters
Hiring skip bins can be cost effective alternative to using professional rubbish removalists. Skip bin hire prices vary depending on the size of the bin. A larger skip bin holding over 8 cubic meters starts from approximately $450.

4m3 $220
5m3 $300
6m3 $350
8m3 or more $450+

Price includes drop off and pick up.
Commercial Rubbish Removal – Price Per Square Metre
For businesses, finding an experienced team for commercial rubbish removal services is important. You need a professional service that can efficiently remove large volumes of unwanted rubbish including construction debris, construction materials, scrap metal, liquid waste, hazardous waste, and other unwanted items.

Look for a company that offers same-day unwanted junk collection to landfill so your business premises stay clean and clutter-free. The right rubbish removal company will have the tools and experienced staff to clear away commercial waste in a timely manner.

Final thoughts
If you are still having trouble you can contact our friendly team at Pro Rubbish Removal Brisbane to get more information regarding a rubbish removal quote.

We offer same-day pickup and special rubbish handling requirements.

Did you get cheaper prices to remove your rubbish? Please let us know in the comments below.

The truth is that rubbish removal is an essential service to the community. More often than not they will be happy to take anything you have, depending on your council regulations. To find out more visit the Brisbane Council site for further information.

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