National pricing guide

Rubbish Removal Cost in Australia

Rubbish Removal prices vary across Australia. The national range runs $110–$650, with cities like Adelaide and Hobart cheaper than the median and Sydney typically the most expensive. See your city below for specific pricing.

National range
$110–$650
Median
$380
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Rubbish Removal cost by city

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Sydney

national median

National median
Range$110–$650
Median$380

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Melbourne

8% below national

Range$101–$598
Median$350

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Brisbane

15% below national

Range$94–$553
Median$324

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Perth

18% below national

Range$90–$533
Median$312

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Adelaide

22% below national

Range$86–$507
Median$297

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Canberra

7% below national

Range$102–$605
Median$354

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Hobart

18% below national

Range$90–$533
Median$312

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Darwin

12% below national

Range$97–$572
Median$335

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Gold Coast

17% below national

Range$91–$540
Median$316

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Toowoomba

22% below national

Range$86–$507
Median$297

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Ballarat

16% below national

Range$92–$546
Median$319

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Bendigo

17% below national

Range$91–$540
Median$316

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Townsville

15% below national

Range$94–$553
Median$324

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Mackay

8% below national

Range$101–$598
Median$350

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Albury-Wodonga

20% below national

Range$88–$520
Median$304

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Price by type and size

National averages. Actual prices vary by city, see your city above for local pricing.

Single item

Range$80–150
Median$100

Small load (ute)

Range$150–250
Median$200

Medium (van)

Range$250–400
Median$320

Large (truck)

Range$400–700
Median$550

Add-on pricing

Add-onCost
Same-day+$50–100
Hazardous waste+$50–150
Mattress$50–80

What drives price up

▲Volume
▲Hazardous materials
▲Heavy items
▲Same-day
▲Tip fees

Usually included

  • ✓Loading/removal
  • ✓Transport
  • ✓Recycling sort

Usually excluded

  • ○Hazardous waste
  • ○Asbestos
  • ○Skip bin hire

Common mistakes

Wrong volume estimate

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Ignoring council pickups

2-3 free kerbside pickups per year.

Frequently Asked Questions

How priced?

By volume or per item.

Minimum charge?

$80-150 for single items.

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