Rubbish Removal · cost guide
¼ Truck Load (~3m³) cost in Australia
Single small bedroom worth of rubbish. Here is what it typically costs, what is and isn't included, and how prices shift by city — then check your own quote against it.
Typical price
$200 – $480
Most people pay around $320
National guide (Sydney baseline). Confidence: high. Last reviewed 2026-05-25.
Materials
This is a labour or service charge; you supply any materials.
All labour, transport, and disposal fees included.
GST & fees
Quotes usually include GST.
By city
¼ Truck Load (~3m³) prices by city
City figures apply local cost-of-living adjustments to the national guide.
| City | Typical range | Around |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | $200 – $480 | $320 |
| Melbourne | $184 – $442 | $294 |
| Brisbane | $170 – $408 | $272 |
| Perth | $164 – $394 | $262 |
| Adelaide | $156 – $374 | $250 |
| Canberra | $186 – $446 | $298 |
| Hobart | $164 – $394 | $262 |
| Darwin | $176 – $422 | $282 |
| Gold Coast | $166 – $398 | $266 |
| Toowoomba | $156 – $374 | $250 |
| Ballarat | $168 – $403 | $269 |
| Bendigo | $166 – $398 | $266 |
| Townsville | $170 – $408 | $272 |
| Mackay | $184 – $442 | $294 |
| Albury-Wodonga | $160 – $384 | $256 |
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¼ Truck Load (~3m³) cost: how much should you pay?+
¼ Truck Load (~3m³) typically costs $200 to $480 in Australia, with most people paying around $320. Single small bedroom worth of rubbish.
Are materials included in the price?+
This is a labour or service charge; you supply any materials. All labour, transport, and disposal fees included.
Is GST included?+
Quotes usually include GST.