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Recent Waste Collection & Disposal reviews

What a legend! Turned up on time and did a great job.

Green waste disposal

$100

Assad and Mo did a great job! They came straight away and did a great job. They left everything clean and tidy.

Get rid of green waste

$100

Thanks Geoff for taking my green waste away. It’s nice and clean.

Green waste removal

$60

Very professional and easy to deal with

Collect and dispose garden waste

$150

Very efficient and communication was great

Take my general rubbish bin out to the kerb for waste collection day

$45

Went above and beyond to help us get the job done ✅ thanks so much Alan

Rubbish run of green waste

$150

What's the average cost of a waste collector

$90 - $200

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$90

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$130

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$200

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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

Some garden waste taken to the tip 4 metres

$150

Woodbine NSW, Australia

16th May 2026

Garden waste up to 4 metres square.

General household and garden waste as I’m moving out of my place

$100

Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

16th May 2026

Astro turf, wood and general garden and residential waste removal

Remove big garbage bag of food waste

$50

Darlinghurst NSW, Australia

16th May 2026

There’s a big bag of food waste out the front of my place. Get rid of it for me.

Quick and easy, no dramas

Commercial waste

$150

Currumbin QLD, Australia

15th May 2026

Small company with garage at Storage King in Currumbin. Looking for a local pickup service to take away 15 wooden pallets with a little cellophane and cardboard packing as we go through them. suggests Reedy Creek dropoff for recycling. The pallets are worth $20 each if you know a local company that needs them. Pick up next Monday would be ideal.

Remove Garden Waste

$150

Greensborough VIC 3088, Australia

15th May 2026

Remove garden and dispose of waste pile from front driveway. Leaves, Branches and some dirt only at a guess I would say a caged 8×5 trailers worth. NO BRICKS OR HARD RUBBISH IN THE PILE. Easy access front of the house in the driveway located in Greensborough 3088

Removal of garden waste to local tip. Ute or trailer will be required.

$100

Bogangar NSW 2488, Australia

14th May 2026

Garden waste needs to be taken to the tip. Ute or trailer required.

Great help!! Thanks

Waste disposal

$150

Fortitude Valley QLD, Australia

14th May 2026

Urgent waste disposal - pickup and dispose of 4 items

Great work! Thanks James!!

Hard waste and green waste removal

$10

Croydon South VIC, Australia

14th May 2026

Hi, Looking to have a pile of hard/green waste removed. No bin provided. Includes: *logs *timber *pipes *dirt *some gravel/rocks *tree branches *metal sheets *little bits of plastic Thanks

Would recommend, great work!

Hardwaste collection

$200

Murrumbeena VIC, Australia

14th May 2026

Need to get rid of hard waste of Resturant contains steel iron wooded and plastic waste

Clean waste disposal in the yard

$100

Cherrybrook NSW, Australia

14th May 2026

Looking for someone to help clean up my yard. There are some renovation packaging boxes, construction rubbish, and a small amount of soil that need to be removed and disposed of to the bin.

Joe did an excellent job cleaning up the construction rubbish and soil in our yard. He worked very hard, was punctual, and cleaned everything thoroughly. The yard looked spotless after he finished, and all the rubbish was removed properly. Very reliable and professional service ,highly recommend Joe to anyone needing yard clean up or rubbish removal.

Hard rubbish and green waste

$80

Somerville VIC, Australia

12th May 2026

Remove rubbish and green waste. High quality Cyprus Pine included which can be resold.

Andrew did a very thorough job removing lots of hard rubbish and green waste for us. Highly recommend!

Waste disposal (6 bags, house waste)

$50

Blackburn South VIC, Australia

12th May 2026

Pickup and dispose of 6 small rubbish bags of household waste (pantry items, paper, rubbish)

Efficient, reliable and friendly. Would task again!

Hard Waste Collection

$150

Moonee Ponds VIC, Australia

11th May 2026

Hard waste collection of various residential items (see the photo attached)

Great work and very friendly.

Rubbish / Green Waste Removal

$200

Currumbin QLD, Australia

9th May 2026

Have just completed ripping up our deck and turf in our back yard and need someone to remove all the rubbish / waste Plus approx 5 rubble bags filled with dirt not pictured (about 30-40kgs each)

Got the job done thanks mate

General Waste Collection

$60

Mitchelton QLD, Australia

3rd May 2026

General Waste Collection. Mixture of green waste, timber & metal poles with Small footings. Can provide waste vouchers

Warrick was great, highly recommend.

Dump Run - garden waste and other

$100

Yeppoon QLD 4703, Australia

3rd May 2026

I have bamboo screening, garden green waste, outdoor timber table with 2 wooded bench seats, swing and broken concrete from a path

Polite. Good communication. Did a good job. Prompt and timely.

Hard waste collection

$100

Sydenham VIC, Australia

3rd May 2026

Hard waste collection of various residential items

Took care of all the hard waste hassle free. Even went above and beyond in offering to clear my front garden without me having to ask. Highly recommend.

Remove and dispose 2 sand bags with garden waste, rocks from site

$50

Nirimba Fields NSW, Australia

3rd May 2026

I need someone to pick up and dispose of 2 large garden waste bags from outside my house. Mostly soil, rocks, grass, and light garden debris, they are heavy. Bags are already filled and sitting at the front/side of the property (easy access, no stairs) You will need a suitable vehicle to transport them Please dispose of the waste responsibly Load and go. Thanks

Graham did a fantastic job removing the rubbish quickly and efficiently, and left everything clean and tidy afterward. He was punctual, friendly, and very professional throughout the whole task. Really appreciated how smoothly everything was handled. Highly recommended and would happily hire again.

Garden and household waste removal

$300

Chapel Hill QLD, Australia

3rd May 2026

Garden and household waste removal

Punctual and good communication

Pickup general and building waste from from lawn today Ettalong. 1 ute

$150

Daleys Point NSW 2257, Australia

2nd May 2026

Pick up and takeaway to the tip one ute of general waste. No hazardous. General waste and building material Today

My complaining came quick and got the job done probably the first time I've had someone do a pick you up without whinging and trying to place me good man book him again