Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Arrange safe access and confirm suitable parking for the removal vehicle

• remove general household rubbish including bags, broken furniture and small items

• collect bulky items such as mattresses, sofas and disassembled furniture where access allows

• remove white goods provided they are disconnected and free of liquids; specialist disposal may cost extra

• segregate recyclables and take materials to appropriate recycling centres where possible

• handle contamination and PPE use for dusty or soiled loads; hazardous waste (asbestos, oil, chemicals) usually not accepted without clear prior arrangement

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Small jobs (single room or a few bags) typically take 30–90 minutes. Medium clearances take 2–4 hours and full house clearances can take 1 day. factors that extend time include narrow access, stair carries, parking restrictions, sorting for recycling and the presence of hazardous or bulky items

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• what exactly is included in the quoted price and what triggers extra charges

• how will you dispose of the waste and can I get a waste transfer note/receipt

• do you accept hazardous items and how are items such as fridges, batteries or paint handled

• what insurance and licences do you hold (public liability and waste carrier licence)

• how many operatives and what size vehicle will attend my job

• what identification and COVID/health precautions do your crew follow when working inside properties

How to Avoid Surprises

• clear a path to items and point out bulky or heavy pieces before the crew arrives

• arrange parking or loading permits for large vans to avoid off‑street parking charges

• tell the tradie about hazardous materials, sharps or contaminated items in advance

• remove pets or keep them secured; provide clear access instructions for flats or communal areas

• check building rules for communal waste and offer an alternative drop‑off location if required