Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• inspect quantity and location of cardboard to determine vehicle and crew

• flatten and bundle cardboard for safe handling and efficient loading

• remove cardboard from property, including downstairs carry and single flights of stairs

• take material to a licensed recycling centre or authorised commercial recycler

• handle wet, food‑contaminated or mouldy cardboard with PPE and charge separately where required

• provide a waste transfer note for business or commercial loads on request

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Small residential jobs: 30 minutes–1 hour. Typical house clear‑out: 1–3 hours depending on volume and stair carry. factors that extend time include narrow access, multiple flights of stairs, wet or contaminated cardboard and waiting for parking or site permits.

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• do you provide a waste transfer note for recycling

• how do you charge: per visit, per hour, per van load or per weight

• are there extra fees for wet, food‑contaminated or mouldy cardboard

• will you flatten and stack cardboard or do I need to prepare it

• do you carry insurance and public liability for on‑site removal

• do you need parking, loading bay permits or building manager approval

How to Avoid Surprises

• clear access routes and mark any tight corners or gates

• reserve parking or loading bay space if possible

• separate wet or food‑contaminated cardboard and tell the tradie beforehand

• check building rules for collection times and skip/vehicle restrictions

• ask for the expected final price and whether a waste transfer note will be provided