What a rubbish removal company can help with
- Household junk
- Green waste
- Clearing out after a move
- Old furniture and appliances
- Building rubbish
Not on the list? Describe the job anyway and we'll tell you if we can help.
What we check
Before we book a rubbish removal company, we check they hold insurance for the work.
What rubbish removal costs in NZ
Published NZ prices, so you know roughly what to expect. Every job is different, so your rubbish removal company quotes after looking at it. We check that quote against figures like these.
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Skip bin hire, 2 cubic metre mini skip (Invercargill, delivery included)Starting price from one Southland operator. Bigger sizes cost more. | from $187 + GSTEasy Bins Southland, 2024 |
| Tip fee for a ute or trailer load of rubbish at a council transfer station (Whangarei), per cubic metreincl GST. Disposal only, not the cost of someone collecting it. Other councils charge different rates. | $53.50Whangarei District Council fees and charges, 2026 |
Before you say yes
Good questions to ask your rubbish removal company, and the warning signs to walk away from.
Questions to ask
- Is the price fixed for the whole load, or does it change with weight or volume?
- Does the price include the tip fee and any waste levy?
- Do you take everything I point at, or are there items you will not take, like paint, gas bottles or asbestos?
- Where does the rubbish go, and can you show me a receipt from the tip?
- If the job is bigger than you expected, will you tell me the new price before you load?
Red flags
- They will not say where the rubbish is going.
- The price is only given on the day, after the truck is loaded.
- They take cash only and will not give a receipt or invoice.
- They offer to take hazardous items like asbestos sheets or chemicals with no questions asked.
- No business name, vehicle signage or contact details beyond a mobile number.
How it works
- Tell us the jobType what needs doing and where. That is all we need to start.
- We call you and checkWhere the trade needs a licence, we check the public register first.
- One local tradie, bookedThey look at the job and give you their own quote.
- A fair priceWe check the quote against what the job usually costs in NZ.
Rubbish removal questions
Is it free to find a rubbish removal company with GoodTradie?
Yes. You pay nothing to us. We're paid by the pros we match you with, and you pay the tradie for the job as normal.
What do you check before booking a rubbish removal company?
We check they hold insurance for the work. You can also look up their business on the Companies Office register.
Will I get several rubbish removal quotes?
No. We book one checked local rubbish removal company. They look at the job and give you their own quote.
How do I know the price is fair?
We check the quote against what the job usually costs in NZ, using published cost guides. You decide whether to go ahead.
How much does rubbish removal cost in NZ?
Skip bin hire, 2 cubic metre mini skip (Invercargill, delivery included): from $187 + GST (Easy Bins Southland, 2024). Tip fee for a ute or trailer load of rubbish at a council transfer station (Whangarei), per cubic metre: $53.50 (Whangarei District Council fees and charges, 2026). Your rubbish removal company quotes after looking at the job.
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