Rubbish Removal · cost guide
Single Item Pickup cost in Australia
One item — mattress, fridge, sofa. 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
$65 – $140
Most people pay around $95
National guide (Sydney baseline). Confidence: high. Last reviewed 2026-05-25.
Materials
This is a labour or service charge; you supply any materials.
Mattress disposal in NSW attracts levy — some operators add $30–$50.
GST & fees
Quotes usually include GST.
By city
Single Item Pickup prices by city
City figures apply local cost-of-living adjustments to the national guide.
| City | Typical range | Around |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | $65 – $140 | $95 |
| Melbourne | $60 – $129 | $87 |
| Brisbane | $55 – $119 | $81 |
| Perth | $53 – $115 | $78 |
| Adelaide | $51 – $109 | $74 |
| Canberra | $60 – $130 | $88 |
| Hobart | $53 – $115 | $78 |
| Darwin | $57 – $123 | $84 |
| Gold Coast | $54 – $116 | $79 |
| Toowoomba | $51 – $109 | $74 |
| Ballarat | $55 – $118 | $80 |
| Bendigo | $54 – $116 | $79 |
| Townsville | $55 – $119 | $81 |
| Mackay | $60 – $129 | $87 |
| Albury-Wodonga | $52 – $112 | $76 |
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Single Item Pickup: common questions
Single Item Pickup cost: how much should you pay?+
Single Item Pickup typically costs $65 to $140 in Australia, with most people paying around $95. One item — mattress, fridge, sofa.
Are materials included in the price?+
This is a labour or service charge; you supply any materials. Mattress disposal in NSW attracts levy — some operators add $30–$50.
Is GST included?+
Quotes usually include GST.