How Much Does Junk Removal Cost in Melbourne? (2026 Guide)
Real prices, no call required.
Most junk removal companies won't tell you what anything costs until you're on the phone. We think that's annoying, so here are our actual prices.
Junk removal in Melbourne is priced by volume - how much space your stuff takes up in the truck. A couple of items starts around $200. A full truck load - think a packed garage or a whole-house clear-out - runs $1,200 and up. Most jobs land somewhere in between.
Below is the full breakdown, what makes a price go up or down, and what it costs to get rid of common single items like mattresses and fridges.
Melbourne junk removal prices at a glance
| Load size | What that looks like | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum charge | Any job, including single items | $200 |
| ¼ truck load | Small clean-out | $300 – $450 |
| ½ truck load | A room's worth | $600 – $750 |
| ¾ truck load | Large clean-out | $800 – $1,000 |
| Full truck load | Garage / whole house | $1,200 – $1,300+ |
These are typical Melbourne ranges. The $200 minimum applies to every job - it covers the truck, the crew and the trip out to you. Beyond that, your exact price depends on the factors below, and you'll always get a free, fixed quote before we start, with nothing added afterwards.
What affects the price
Volume - the big one. Junk removal is sold by truck space. The more room your items take up, the more it costs. This is why a bulky-but-light load (an old lounge suite, a mattress, garden clippings) can cost more than a small pile of heavy material.
Item type and weight. Heavy materials - soil, concrete, tiles, bricks - cost more than light household junk. They're heavier to carry, and tips charge by weight for them.
Access. A kerbside pile is quick. Items carried down from a third-floor apartment, up a steep driveway, or out through a narrow rear laneway take longer, and that's reflected in the quote. Tell us about access up front and the quote won't move.
Special items. Fridges, mattresses and e-waste carry disposal and recycling fees, because they can't simply be tipped. Awkward items like pianos or spa pools need extra gear and crew.
Location. We're based in Oakleigh and cover all of Melbourne. Occasionally a job a long way out carries a small travel component, but it's rare - and if it applies, it's in your quote up front, never added later.
What it costs to remove a single item
First, the important bit: our minimum charge is $200 for any job. That covers the truck, the crew and the trip out to you, so a lone mattress and a lone fridge both come in at the $200 minimum.
The per-item prices below are what each item adds to a larger load - useful for working out roughly what a mixed pile will cost, not what we'd charge to come out for one thing.
| Item | Adds to a load |
|---|---|
| Mattress | ~$100 – $150 |
| Fridge or washing machine | ~$60 – $120 |
| Sofa / lounge | ~$100 – $150 |
| TV or e-waste | ~$50 – $100 |
| Small trailer's worth of general junk | ~$150 – $250 |
Worth knowing: if you've only got one or two items, it's usually worth a look around the house first. A garage corner, the old bed frame, the broken heater in the shed - most people find enough to make better use of the $200 than a single item would.
More on specific items: How to dispose of a mattress in Melbourne · Getting rid of an old fridge or whitegoods · E-waste disposal Melbourne
Is junk removal cheaper than a skip bin?
Often, yes - and even when the sticker price is similar, the real cost isn't.
A skip bin looks cheap until you add it up. If it goes on your own driveway there's no permit needed - but if it has to sit on the road or nature strip, you'll need a council permit, and those run from under $50 to $300+ depending on the council. It sits on your property for days as an eyesore, collecting whatever the neighbours decide to add. You do all the lifting yourself. And you pay for the whole bin whether you fill it or not.
With junk removal, we turn up, load everything ourselves, and drive away the same day. No permit, nothing left on your driveway, no lifting, and you only pay for the space your items actually take up.
Full comparison: Skip bin vs junk removal: which is cheaper?
What about free council hard rubbish?
Council hard waste collection is free, so if you can wait and your items qualify, use it.
The catches: collections run on the council's schedule - often weeks away - with limits on how many items you can put out and how they must be stacked. And councils typically won't take mattresses, fridges, e-waste, renovation debris or mixed loads. Anything they reject stays on your nature strip.
We come when it suits you, often the same day, and we take the things councils won't.
Council-by-council rules: Hard rubbish collection Melbourne guide
Our price-beat guarantee
Got a cheaper quote? We'll beat it by 10%.
The conditions are simple:
- It needs to be a written quote - an email, SMS or PDF is fine
- From a local Melbourne operator (not an interstate call centre or national franchise)
- Current, not one from six months ago
- For the same job - same items, same volume, same access
Show us and we'll better it by 10%.
How our quoting works
- Tell us what's going. Call us or send a few photos - a photo is usually enough for a firm price.
- We give you a fixed quote. Based on volume and access. Free, no obligation.
- The price doesn't move. What we quote is what you pay. No hidden disposal fees, no surprises when the truck's loaded.
- We clear it, often the same day. You don't lift a thing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does junk removal cost in Melbourne?
Between $200 for a couple of items and $1,200+ for a full truck load. Most household clean-outs land between $300 and $750, depending on volume.
Do you charge a call-out fee?
No. Quotes are free, and the quoted price is the price you pay. There is a $200 minimum charge for any job, which covers the truck, crew and trip.
Will you come out for just one item?
Yes, but the $200 minimum still applies - so a single mattress or fridge costs $200. If you've only got one thing, it's worth checking whether there's anything else you've been meaning to shift, since you'll get a lot more value out of the same visit.
Why is junk removal priced by volume?
Because truck space is the real constraint. A load of light, bulky items fills a truck faster than a small pile of dense material, so volume is the fairest measure for most household jobs.
Do I need to be home?
Not always. If everything's accessible and you've confirmed what's going, we can often clear it without you there.
What can't you take?
We can't take hazardous materials - asbestos, chemicals, paint. Ask us about anything else; if we can't take it, we'll point you to who can.
Can you come today?
Often, yes - especially if you call in the morning. We're based in Oakleigh with our own trucks and crews, so same-day is realistic across much of Melbourne. If we can't make it, we'll tell you straight rather than leave you waiting.
Get a free, fixed quote. Call 0435 377 111 or send us a photo of what needs to go. We'll come back with a firm price - usually the same day.
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