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Recent Waste Collection & Disposal reviews

Ian completed the task quickly and with no fuss. Highly recommended.

Green waste removal

$55

Appreciate the removal as requested.

Removal of garden waste/shed rubbish

$200

Awesome job always easy :)

Tip run green waste

$150

Neil was great. Worked hard and completed the job very well including sweeping up the concrete.

Collect mostly green waste plus some timber

$100

Great communication and real effective at the job. Highly recommend

Greenwaste Collection

$5

Awesome job! He does a great job and is a nice guy

Pick up green waste and take to tip

$100

What's the average cost of a waste collector

$85 - $190

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$85

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$120

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$190

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Why hire a waste collection & disposal expert through Airtasker?

Getting rid of waste takes more than simply chucking everything in the same bin. Careless disposal can harm the environment and even make people sick. For instance, batteries or leftover cleaners can contaminate the soil and seep into groundwater. Decomposing organic waste can attract pests and rodents, which can later spread diseases. Not only that—tossing reusable items means you're wasting valuable resources!

If your home or office needs a clean-out and you don’t have time to sort through the rubbish, hiring a proper waste collection and disposal service is the way to go. However, finding reliable and affordable waste disposal near you can be a challenge. Use Airtasker to connect with top-rated specialists effortlessly! By booking a service on the platform, you can vet potential hires through a transparent rating system, compare quotes from qualified Taskers, and secure same-day waste collection and disposal services based on availability.

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Top Waste Collection & Disposal related questions

Taskers are equipped to tackle recyclable materials such as paper, cardboard, glass, and metal. They can also manage bulky waste items such as tyres, carpets, and large household items.

Your Tasker can handle anything from small amounts of waste, like a single bag of food scraps, to larger loads that require a ute for hauling. Provide these specifics in your Airtasker listing to hire waste collectors with the appropriate vehicles and equipment for the job.

Check their experience in handling construction debris, which can be verified through their past task history and customer reviews. Look for Taskers with the necessary equipment, such as trucks or utes, that are suitable for transporting bulky materials like concrete or bricks. Also, make sure that Taskers understand local regulations and disposal requirements for construction waste.

You can typically book a waste collection and disposal service within minutes, depending on the availability of qualified Taskers. You can even schedule same-day collection.

Waste collection specialists typically take waste to recycling facilities, landfills, or incineration plants. Some types of waste, like food waste and garden waste, can be processed into compost. There are also specific facilities for e-waste. The destination depends on the type of waste being collected. 

Typically, furniture removal is booked as a separate service, which you can also find on Airtasker. However, you may request a custom service from your waste collection specialist to include furniture removal if they can accommodate it. 

Unfortunately, no. Disposing of hazardous waste such as asbestos, chemicals, gases, pesticides, and paint is typically restricted to authorities in many countries. These substances pose serious threats to public health and the environment. Some are highly reactive and can even cause fires, explosions, or corrosion of metals. For safe and proper disposal, contact a hazardous waste processing facility specialising in these materials.

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What do waste collection & disposal services include?

Waste poses significant sanitation problems. Aside from unpleasant smells and unsightly clutter, it can lead to serious health issues if left unchecked. By using Airtasker, affordable and reliable waste collection services are within arm’s reach. Connect with specialists in household, garden, or even building waste disposal near you who can help you safely and quickly dispose of the rubbish you’ve accumulated.


Learn more about the different services you can request:


Household waste collection

Households generate lots of rubbish from day-to-day living. Keep your home tidy and well-maintained with regular household waste disposal services. Waste collectors can get rid of general waste like plastic packaging, old car tyres, broken furniture, old clothing, and worn-out household items. They can also collect recyclables such as paper, cardboard, glass bottles, and metal cans. 


If you need help dealing with old furniture, mattresses, and appliances like refrigerators and washing machines, you can find proper removalists who specialise in these disposals. 


Garden waste collection

Book garden waste disposal near you if you need help tidying your yard or cleaning up after a storm. Waste collectors can handle green waste like grass clippings, leaves, hedge trimmings, weeds, and dead plants. They can also collect large debris, including tree stumps, logs, and large branches. These services help prevent pest infestations, making your outdoor areas healthier. 


While garden waste is typically brought to the dump for sorting and disposal, you can opt for a more eco-friendly alternative by enlisting Taskers who can process your waste into compost or mulch.


Food waste disposal

Improper food disposal of organic waste from kitchens doesn’t only cause odour and pest problems. It can also create harmful greenhouse gases. Avoid these issues by hiring disposal experts to bring your waste to a local food recycling centre. They can collect kitchen scraps like vegetable peelings and fruit scraps, and take care of leftovers like expired food, uneaten meals, and spoiled groceries. They can also collect compostable materials like eggshells, tea bags, and coffee grounds to ensure proper repurposing. 


Commercial waste collection

Waste can pile up fast in offices, retail stores, and other commercial establishments. To prevent a cluttered workplace, connect with commercial waste collection service providers who can dispose of your rubbish. This includes office waste such as paper, cardboard, and packaging materials. They can also safely dispose of electronic waste such as computers, printers, and other devices. Make the most of your newly decluttered office by booking a separate cleaning service through Airtasker.


Building waste disposal

If you’ve recently undertaken a construction or renovation project, book a building waste disposal near you to help you clear out your space much faster. This service includes removing debris such as concrete, bricks, wood, and metal scraps. Taskers ensure that construction sites are kept clean and safe and that building materials are disposed of in compliance with environmental regulations.

Recent Waste Collection & Disposal tasks

Removal and dispose of green waste

$50

Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

7th Jun 2025

Pick up green waste which is at the front of our property (on the nature strip so easy access) and dispose of

RYE - Green waste removal

$220

Rye VIC, Australia

7th Jun 2025

Green waste, branches, leaves and litter. All sitting on a tarp ready to go. Need collected today and swept down cleaned up afterwards.

Green waste removal

$200

Ivanhoe VIC, Australia

7th Jun 2025

Remove 2 piles of green waste, one located in driveway and the other in front of house.

Take green waste to resource recovery centre

$50

South Ward VIC, Australia

7th Jun 2025

Green waste to be taken to the resource recovery centre in Frankston north. Green waste is free for residents. Will need Ute and may need to cut one heavy piece.

Help to dispose garden waste and some rubbsih

$150

Waitara NSW, Australia

7th Jun 2025

We have coconut palm trees and rubbishes that need to be dispose

Green waste removal

$100

Forestville NSW, Australia

7th Jun 2025

Green waste removal. Approx 5-6m3. Access via driveway.

Collect and dispose of green waste

$80

Charlestown NSW 2290, Australia

7th Jun 2025

Probably one trailer worth of green waste, as pictured. Need picked up and disposed. (Photos not attaching for some reason, please DM I can send them).

Vegetation/ Green waste removal

$250

Wynnum QLD, Australia

7th Jun 2025

Need to have green waste removed. Green waste currently in a pile, need it to be removed

Green Waste Removal

$50

Mount Gravatt East QLD 4122, Australia

7th Jun 2025

Tree scrub removal - branches

10/10, Nathan was fantastic!

Rubbish Run Garden Waste half a caged 6x4

$60

Annerley QLD, Australia

7th Jun 2025

Suit someone that’s got half a load I would estimate half cage trailer grass some roots and a few pieces of concrete edging

Efficient n fast 💨

Green waste removal

$150

Clayfield QLD 4011, Australia

7th Jun 2025

Green waste removal + a couple of plastic pots. Access is down the side passage as shown - trailer likely required.

Jesse was quite friendly and did the job quite efficiently

Remove building waste

$5

North Curl Curl NSW, Australia

7th Jun 2025

Remove building waste today. About 150 in tip fees

Good bloke would recommend

Full House Demolition, 12mtr Tree Looping, Waste Disposal Urgent!!!

$5

Sydney NSW, Australia

5th Jun 2025

Emergency Urgent Full House Demolition Required, 1 X 12 Meter Tall Eucalyptus Tree to be Looped, All Rubbish & Waste to be Legally Disposed of, Budget is 80. Contractor Pulled Out Last minute, DA Approval. Granville.

The Team & Feroze are absolutely the best in the business. True professionals at a very fair budget cost to us....Full 3bdr home demolition and 12 MTR tree removal done with extremely late notice on time and completed without fuss and ALL WASTE & RUBBISH Removed from site at a bargain price. I cannot recommend Feroze and his team more highly. 10 out of 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟!!! Do yourself a favour and hire these guys for and major project🤩

Green waste removal required

$100

Wynnum West QLD, Australia

5th Jun 2025

Needing someone with a trailer or Ute to remove some leaves, tree branches and general green waste from our house and take to the tip - tip voucher provided.

Ben was so helpful, great communication and got the job done super fast. Would highly recommend him in future.

Building waste removal

$20

Clyde North VIC 3978, Australia

5th Jun 2025

Remove building waste. Please check the photos.

Very happy with the service.

Pick up green waste

$40

Pacific Pines QLD, Australia

5th Jun 2025

at the front of the house we have a pile of green waste. approx 2 - 3 wheelie bins worth. includes plants, trees and shrubs

On time, quick and very easy to deal with. thanks

Green waste of digged out Bamboo roots to dump -

$60

Sunnybank QLD, Australia

4th Jun 2025

1 pile - with very easy access to piles

Quick and Amazing job Samuel. Definitely recommend him 👌

Green waste pick up

$50

The Range QLD, Australia

4th Jun 2025

Green waste pick up and remove.

Punctual, no stress.

Remove green waste

$100

Northwest Inner Brisbane QLD, Australia

4th Jun 2025

Remove green waste, can park directly on street see photo, access through front gate to right of photo.Approx 4mx 2m pile.

Great communication, transparent, no issues

15 Green waste bags taken away

$40

Portsea VIC, Australia

3rd Jun 2025

All green waste garbage bags will be on the nature strip outside house for pick up. Also will give you green waste coupons for the tip. So no tip fees needed

Great Job Peter! Thanks again.