Load sizes (4.5-tonne truck, 10 m³) — or by item
| Load size | Volume | Typical job |
|---|---|---|
| ⅛ load | 1.25 m³ | Couch + a few boxes |
| ¼ load | 2.5 m³ | A ute load · small garage tidy |
| ½ load | 5 m³ | Single garage · 1-bed unit · end of lease |
| ¾ load | 7.5 m³ | 2–3 rooms · double garage |
| Full load | 10 m³ | Whole house · deceased estate |
| Extra volume | per m³ | Beyond a full load (second trip) |
One price list for the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Sydney. Incl. GST, two-person crew, loading, transport and all tip & levy fees (up to 130 kg per m³). Mattresses, fridges and tyres in a load carry a small per-item fee; stairs or a long carry add a little; same-day costs a little more and a flexible day a little less — all shown in the quote before you book.
Or price it by item
Just a few things? Pick your items — from $120. If the items add up to more than a load, we charge the cheaper load price automatically.
| Item | Item |
|---|---|
| Mattress or bed base | Bed frame |
| Couch — 2 seater / armchair | Couch — 3 seater / lounge |
| Fridge or freezer (degassed) | Washer, dryer or dishwasher |
| Dining table or desk | Wardrobe, cabinet or bookshelf |
| TV, monitor or computer | BBQ or outdoor furniture piece |
| Treadmill or gym equipment | Tyre |
| Solar panel (with recovery certificate) | Bag or box of junk |
Kerb, driveway or ground floor. Stairs or long carry +15%. Piano, spa, safe, pool table — quoted from photos.
Add-ons & surcharges
| Item | Why |
|---|---|
| Mattress / base | Councils charge a per-mattress disposal fee |
| Fridge, freezer, air-conditioner | Legal degassing before recycling |
| Tyres | Tyre recycling fee |
| TVs, monitors, computers | Recycled under the National Television & Computer Recycling Scheme |
| Solar panels | Material recovery with certificate |
| Renovation rubble, soil, tiles, bricks | Priced by weight, max 1.3 t per trip |
| Stairs, lift or carry over 20 m | Extra crew time |
| Same-day (booked before 11am) | Subject to availability |
| Weekend / after 5pm | Penalty rates |
| Flexible — any day this week | Lets us fill a nearby route |
| Account customers (agents, strata, builders, ITAD) | Invoiced accounts |
What's in the price
- Two-person crew and a 4.5-tonne truck with a 10 m³ cage
- All loading and carrying — you point, we lift
- Transport and every tip and levy fee (Gold Coast gate fee is about $350 per tonne — many cheaper quotes add this on the day)
- On-site sorting: metals, e-waste, charity-grade furniture and green waste are diverted from landfill
- Photos before and after, and a written recovery report within 24 hours
How we compare
| Option | You load it? | Tip fees included? |
|---|---|---|
| Junkbird | No — we do | Yes |
| Typical "from $X" operator | No | Often added on the day |
| Skip bin 4–6 m³ (Gold Coast) | Yes, over a week | Weight limits apply |
| Council tip, own ute (3 trips) | Yes | Gate fee per visit |
Pricing questions
How much does rubbish removal cost on the Gold Coast?
Junkbird has one price list for the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Sydney, from $120, including GST, two crew and all tip fees. Price it by load size — from ⅛ of the truck up to a full 10 m³ — or by item (mattress, couch, fridge and so on). The exact price shows in the online quote before you book.
Are tip fees and the waste levy included?
Yes. Commercial gate fees are around $350 per tonne. Our prices include disposal up to 130 kg per cubic metre — a full truck allowance of 1.3 tonnes — so there is nothing extra on the day unless you have heavy materials like soil, tiles or concrete, which we price by weight.
How do you charge for renovation rubble, soil or bricks?
Heavy materials are never priced by volume — they're priced by weight, with a maximum of 1.3 tonnes per trip. Send photos and we will quote the weight for you.
Is a half load cheaper than a skip bin?
Usually. A 4 m³ skip on the Gold Coast costs about $455 and you load it yourself over a week. Our half load is 5 m³, loaded by our crew, usually same or next day, and sorted for recycling — and the quote shows the all-in price before you book.
Can I get a discount?
Yes — tell us you are flexible on the day and we take 5% off, because it lets us fit you into a nearby route. Real estate agents, strata managers, builders and IT departments can apply for a 10% account rate.