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Recent Waste Collection & Disposal reviews in Melbourne

Prompt response. Good communication. Did the job on the day I posted it.

Remove 3m of green waste

$200

Very fast and excellent

Remove green waste

$50

What's the average cost of a waste collector in Melbourne

$90 - $190

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$90

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$125

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$190

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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 in Melbourne

Help do a tip run with a bit of garden waste

$100

Coburg VIC 3058, Australia

23rd Sep 2025

I need someone with a ute to take these items to the tip for me. I'm moving house and this is the last hurrah. Photos show items to go. Pot plants included. Yours if you're a green thumb! Please quote with tip fees included.

Easy and quick communication and got the job done well

Garden/green waste collection

$120

Windsor VIC, Australia

21st Sep 2025

Remove and dispose of 10 bags of garden waste (filled with dead roots and poor quality dirt). Bags are very heavy - a trolley (likely a stair climber trolley) will be requires to move them.

Garden waste removal

$200

South Yarra VIC, Australia

19th Sep 2025

I need a small pile of branch cuttings removed from the front drive. The pile dimensions are roughly 1.5m x 1.2 m x 1m. Would fit in an average trailer.

Green waste disposal

$1,000

Albert Park VIC, Australia

18th Sep 2025

Disposal of vines twigs small trees

Green waste 3 cubic M approx

$100

Coburg VIC 3058, Australia

14th Sep 2025

I've been working on grandpas garden. I've got a pile of green waste but I don't have a trailer. Looking for somebody to come and pick it up. Happy to help you load.

Legend tradie. Did a great job!

Remove green waste and some wood and few pieces of timber

$100

Ascot Vale VIC, Australia

13th Sep 2025

Need to have this green waste, some wood and few pieces of timber removed ASAP Most of it is green waste which will dry out

Vincent was a huge help. Thanks so much I will definitely reach out again :)

Remove bamboo green waste from Brunswick home. About 10 shoots

$30

Brunswick VIC, Australia

13th Sep 2025

Bamboo is ready to be loaded, just need it removed

Waste collection

$20

Essendon North VIC, Australia

12th Sep 2025

Need to remove waste from garage. Only big this is washing machine which is currently in use. Once finished using I will personally keep it in garage and you might sell it or make some money with it. Some cardboard boxes are empty and I will cut it for your convenience. Other boxes have some kitchen vessels. And there are two bags of old clothes.

Green waste

$100

Essendon VIC, Australia

7th Sep 2025

Please come and collect huge pile of green waste (first pic is more than it looks like in the photo) in our front yard and sweep the path to leave it tidy.

Great job, thanks for collecting our green waste.

Remove green waste

$150

Fitzroy North VIC, Australia

2nd Sep 2025

Remove a 2 cubic metre pile of green waste

Punctual and efficient

Pick up green waste and metal spring bed base

$100

Thornbury VIC, Australia

30th Aug 2025

Pick up a trailer load of green waste and an old metal double bed spring base. Edit: there is also a chunk of concrete to go.

Vince is a legend! He was perfectly on time and helped load our unwieldy items. Highly recommend. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Take green waste away

$60

South Yarra VIC, Australia

29th Aug 2025

We have some branches that needs to be disposed, and perhaps some old potted plants (empty, just have weeds in them)

Yuir was great to work with. Communicated well and job was completed as expected :)

Rubbish / green waste removal

$100

South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

24th Aug 2025

Pick up rubbish & green waste from drive way

Great work! Clean and efficient

Rubish collect, few backs with green waste

$75

Flemington VIC 3031, Australia

24th Aug 2025

Few bin bags with green waste

Awesome, very punctual and friendly

Remove green waste

$100

Balaclava VIC, Australia

23rd Aug 2025

I have a lot of green waste to be cleared away - it is branches of a small tree I cut down. It is a trailer load

Vince cleared away my green waste this morning. He was prompt, efficient, friendly and easy to deal with. I would happily recommend Vince.

Collect of green waste, recycling (cardboard), and small hard rubbish

$200

Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

9th Aug 2025

Have pile of green waste plus some cardboard recycling + small amount of hard rubbish to collect and dispose of. Need done today (asap).

Great service! Super fast. Exactly as agreed.

Green waste removal

$100

Prahran VIC, Australia

7th Aug 2025

Remove 3-4 green bins worth of branches/trees.

Superstar and will definitely use again

Green waste removal

$60

Fairfield VIC, Australia

4th Aug 2025

Green waste removal. Some branches and shrubs. Roughly 1.5m x 1.5m pile. Easy access via rear driveway.

Highly recommend. Quick and a great attention to detail. Will use again

Waste disposal

$50

Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

8th Jul 2025

I have a few boxes of rubbish (mostly just plastic), some cardboard, and some smaller items, which I’d like to get rid of

Caleb did the job very quickly and communicated well

Green waste removal- less than 2 cubic meters

$180

Rucker Ward VIC, Australia

15th Jun 2025

Green waste to be removed. Less than two cubic meters, would fit on a small 6x4 cage trailer. Easy access via rollerdoor.

Daniel came almost immediately and did great quick work. Highly recommend.