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Recent Waste Collection & Disposal reviews in Melbourne

Pete was awesome. Super efficient and nice bloke, would definitely use again!

Remove green waste

$50

Great service

Green waste removal

$150

Super fast and friendly

Green waste removal

$130

David was super prompt, lovely and did a great job. Highly recommend!

Removal of green waste

$100

Very reliable, always kept me updated about eta. Very quick and efficient. Would definitely recommend 👍🏼

Hard Waste collection

$150

Eddy was excellent

Removal of soil and green waste

$120

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

$85 - $180

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$85

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$120

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$180

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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

Collect garden waste

$50

Elwood VIC, Australia

2nd Dec 2024

As per photo - bags filled with plants and soil

Green waste removal

$30

Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

2nd Dec 2024

Small amount of green waste needed to be collected. Easy car access to the back of the property via a laneway. (Just what’s photographed on the ground, plants can stay)

General waste disposal less than a tone

$260

North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia

1st Dec 2024

Removal and disposal of general waster (bricks, wood and tile)

Green waste removal

$175

Thornbury VIC, Australia

29th Nov 2024

Need someone with a trailer to remove green waste from gardening - smaller branches - pick up Friday afternoon (29th Nov) or Saturday morning before 12 (30th Nov) - the bin in the photo is a small one - rear access from alley

Easy and reliable - 5 stars

Take green waste and hard rubbish to tip

$150

Northcote VIC, Australia

26th Nov 2024

Need a couch, a pile of green waste and a few random bits like broken chairs, a carpet and pieces of wood taken to the tip.

Really nice people, did a good job

Dispose of green waste

$50

South Yarra, Victoria

24th Nov 2024

We have been doing our gardening and have 3 bags of green waste that needs to be disposed of. They’re up to about my knee in height

Super efficient and reliable - great communication!

Dispose of garden waste

$200

South Yarra, Victoria

20th Nov 2024

I need someone with a trailer or chipper for about 1-2 hours to help us take away some garden waste. 2 of us will take the garden waste to your trailer or chipper, but you need to operate chipper (about 1-2 hours), and remove a few pieces of hard waste (there is a vine that has metal tangled through it but can fit on a trailer).

Take Green waste to tip

$100

Fairfield VIC, Australia

20th Nov 2024

This is a big trailer load (there are 2 more garbage bags not pictured) Must be taken this afternoon

Very punctual and a nice guy too!

Waste collection

$150

Middle Park VIC, Australia

18th Nov 2024

Small pallet of waste and brick removal from nature strip

Green waste removal

$50

Brunswick West VIC 3055, Australia

17th Nov 2024

1.5 to 2 cubic metres of green waste to be removed. It is at the front of the house, in the driveway, with very easy access. Lashed to a tarp so it's easy to move. Happy to help lift it etc.

Vini was efficient, punctual and polite. Happy to recommend!

Green waste removal.

$100

Armadale VIC 3143, Australia

14th Nov 2024

I've recently dug up about 1 cubic metre (approx) of bamboo from my courtyard. I just need the waste material to be picked up and taken to an appropriate waste recycling centre. Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No

Great job, thanks Jules!

Removal of green waste

$100

Brunswick West VIC, Australia

11th Nov 2024

Large amounts of ivy requiring disposal

Super grateful for Paul’s help and his great advice! He was very efficient despite the rain 🙂

Garden waste removal and garden tidy

$200

Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

1st Nov 2024

Hello, I am looking for someone to come and remove excess garden waste from the back garden, and take it away. There is one pile and then around the garden waste to be collected. There is also some rubbish in the garden that needs to be collected. There is also a pile of dirt that needs to be flattened out.

Lovely, honest couple helped us out and turned the backyard into a much nicer, safer place. They even found our chooks hidden stash of eggs I'd been searching for! Highly recommend.

Rubbish removal (2 cubic meters general household waste)

$150

South Yarra VIC, Australia

30th Oct 2024

2 cubic meters of household waste garbage bags cardboard etc See photo large cubic meter bag is mostly full of cardboard and recyclables and next to that is a small collection of garbage bags general household waste.

Excellent service, really fast and easy to communicate with highly recommended

Waste collection : boxes mostly, some waste

$200

Thornbury VIC, Australia

22nd Oct 2024

I’ve just moved, missed bin day and need stuff removed. I’m disabled, so it’s hard.

I didn’t answer the door and he managed to get by and get the job done! Super nice guy.

Green waste removal

$100

Clifton Hill VIC 3068, Australia

15th Oct 2024

We recently had a tree removed from our backyard and need excess green waste removed (just what the tree removalists were not able to put in their trailer) Just what is on the ground eg excess branches and twigs, leaves

Super efficient and went above and beyond, so pleased

Garden waste removal

$100

Prahran VIC, Australia

9th Oct 2024

Collect garden waste as pictured The only issue is there is not gate so it will need to be bagged up and placed over the front fence and removed

Did a great job, would use him again

Remove building waste/rubbish - asap

$200

Windsor VIC, Australia

9th Oct 2024

We need some rubbish and building waste removed from our place - all in photos. Ideally asap!

Faraz was excellent - went above and beyond and got the job done very quickly. Highly recommend!

Remove plant pot and green waste

$50

Essendon VIC, Australia

7th Oct 2024

We have a large plant pot and waste that needs to be removed off the nature strip on Bradshaw Street, Essendon. We just vacated out of this property and hard rubbish didn’t take it. It needs to be done tomorrow as the new rental tenants are moving in. There is a rubbish recycling plant in Aberfeldie for MVC residents for free.

Dave was quick to respond; had great communication and completed the job well!.

Hard waste collection

$75

Essendon VIC, Australia

4th Oct 2024

Hardwaste collection, need waste items which include some furniture, mower, lamp, utensils, clothes etc to be removed from site

Did the job as expected! Highly recommend Dave