Rubbish Removal · cost guide
½ Truck Load (~6m³) cost in Australia
One-bedroom apartment worth of rubbish. Here is what it typically costs, what is and isn't included, and how prices shift by city — then check your own quote against it.
Typical price
$400 – $850
Most people pay around $600
National guide (Sydney baseline). Confidence: high. Last reviewed 2026-05-25.
Materials
This is a labour or service charge; you supply any materials.
GST & fees
Quotes usually include GST.
By city
½ Truck Load (~6m³) prices by city
City figures apply local cost-of-living adjustments to the national guide.
| City | Typical range | Around |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | $400 – $850 | $600 |
| Melbourne | $368 – $782 | $552 |
| Brisbane | $340 – $723 | $510 |
| Perth | $328 – $697 | $492 |
| Adelaide | $312 – $663 | $468 |
| Canberra | $372 – $791 | $558 |
| Hobart | $328 – $697 | $492 |
| Darwin | $352 – $748 | $528 |
| Gold Coast | $332 – $706 | $498 |
| Toowoomba | $312 – $663 | $468 |
| Ballarat | $336 – $714 | $504 |
| Bendigo | $332 – $706 | $498 |
| Townsville | $340 – $723 | $510 |
| Mackay | $368 – $782 | $552 |
| Albury-Wodonga | $320 – $680 | $480 |
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½ Truck Load (~6m³): common questions
½ Truck Load (~6m³) cost: how much should you pay?+
½ Truck Load (~6m³) typically costs $400 to $850 in Australia, with most people paying around $600. One-bedroom apartment worth of rubbish.
Are materials included in the price?+
This is a labour or service charge; you supply any materials.
Is GST included?+
Quotes usually include GST.