Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• remove garden waste such as grass cuttings, hedge trimmings, branches and small soil loads and load to vehicle

• sort material for recycling or composting where possible

• chip branches on-site if agreed and either take woodchip away or leave it in agreed location

• remove bulky items and soil to a licensed green waste facility and provide waste transfer note on request

• tidy working areas, sweep access routes and protect patios/paths with boards or tarpaulin where needed

• use appropriate PPE and follow contamination handling for soil or waste containing foreign objects

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Small jobs (a few bin bags) 30–60 minutes; small garden clearance 1–3 hours; larger clearances or heavy timber 1–2 days. Restricted access, long carry distances, need for chipping or additional operatives extend time.

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• do you include disposal fees and a waste transfer note in the quote?

• will you chip branches on-site and is there an extra charge for chipping?

• how many operatives and what equipment will you bring?

• do you have a waste carrier licence and can you provide the registration number?

• how will you deal with contaminated soil, asbestos or hazardous items if found?

• what are your payment terms, cancellation policy and any extra charges for late access?

How to Avoid Surprises

• clear a safe access route and move obstacles from paths

• reserve parking or let the crew know about permit restrictions

• point out protected trees, conservation areas or listed features

• tell the tradie about buried items, large stones or suspected contamination

• secure pets and remove valuables from the work area

• agree where cleared material will be left, tipped or returned as woodchip