Hard Rubbish and Estate Clearing: A Melbourne Guide

Whether you're clearing a deceased estate, downsizing, renovating, or simply decluttering years of accumulated belongings, hard rubbish removal is one of those jobs that quickly becomes overwhelming. Melbourne's council collections have limitations, and not everything can go to the tip. Here's how to handle it efficiently and responsibly.

Council Hard Rubbish Collections

Most Melbourne councils offer free hard rubbish collection, but the details vary significantly:

• City of Melbourne — bookable collections, up to 4 items per booking
• City of Glen Eira — 2 free collections per year with up to 6 cubic metres
• City of Stonnington — quarterly scheduled collections
• City of Boroondara — bookable collections, 4 per year

Council collections don't accept everything. Items like mattresses, e-waste, chemicals, tyres, and building materials are typically excluded. That's where professional clearing services come in.

When to Use a Professional Service

Our hard rubbish and estate clearing service is designed for situations where council collections aren't enough:

• Estate clearing — clearing an entire property after a loved one passes away. We handle everything with sensitivity and respect
• Renovation cleanouts — removing old fixtures, furniture, and building waste. Pair with our after builders cleaning for a complete renovation finish
• Hoarder cleanouts — careful, systematic clearing of heavily accumulated properties
• Commercial clearances — office furniture, IT equipment, and commercial fitout removal
• Pre-sale property clearing — clearing a property before listing. Combine with pre-sale cleaning to maximise presentation

What Can and Can't Be Removed

We Remove

Furniture, mattresses, white goods, garden waste, general household items, carpets, building materials, e-waste, and most commercial items.

Requires Specialist Disposal

Asbestos, chemicals, paint, gas cylinders, and medical waste require licensed specialist handlers. We can coordinate these through our network if needed.

Pricing

Hard rubbish removal is typically charged by volume:

• Single items (couch, fridge, mattress): $80 to $150
• Half load (approximately 3 cubic metres): $300 to $500
• Full load (approximately 6 cubic metres): $500 to $900
• Full estate clearing: from $1,500 depending on property size

Serving all Melbourne suburbs including Malvern, Camberwell, Elsternwick, and Glen Iris. Book your clearing service today.