Bulky items can start piling up quickly. Old furniture, white goods, broken electronics and more can accumulate quickly. If that’s the case, it’s time to think about hard rubbish removal. While the local council offers hard rubbish collection at regular intervals, sometimes the timing just isn’t quite right.
At Melbourne City Rubbish, we offer swift and affordable hard waste collection services for households in the CBD and surrounding areas. We also help businesses deal with hard rubbish, and there’s no limit to the amount of junk that we can take. This makes our solutions perfect for businesses that produce large volumes of waste.
For businesses and residents alike, dealing with large, unwanted waste can be a challenge, especially in the busy CBD and inner suburbs. Whether you’re managing an office fit-out, clearing out a retail space, or just decluttering your home, Melbourne City Rubbish offers reliable, efficient hard rubbish removal in Melbourne to make life easier.
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What is hard rubbish?
Hard rubbish refers to large household or commercial items that can’t be placed in your regular waste bins. These are often bulky or heavy items, such as:
- Furniture like sofas, wardrobes, and dining tables
- Appliances including fridges, washing machines, and ovens
- Electronics like TVs, monitors, and printers
- Household junk such as carpets, rugs, and toys
- Building materials in limited quantities.
While this type of waste can accumulate quickly, disposing of it isn’t always straightforward, especially if you’ve missed your scheduled collection window.
Council-provided hard waste removal services
Local councils across Victoria, including the City of Melbourne, offer limited hard rubbish disposal services. If you live or operate a business in this area, you may be eligible for one free City of Melbourne hard waste collection each year. This includes up to one cubic metre of acceptable hard waste, booked in advance.
However, there are limitations:
- Collections are not always available at short notice
- Certain items, like construction materials or commercial waste, are restricted
- Overflowing hard rubbish piles may not be collected in full
- Leaving waste out too early or too late can result in fines
In areas like Merribek, hard rubbish collections follow a similar model—once or twice per year, with strict booking and placement guidelines.
If you’ve missed the cut-off or your waste exceeds council limits, private collection might be the best option. At Melbourne City Rubbish, our team is always here to help.
Missed the council collection period?
We get it—timing your clean-out around a once-a-year collection isn’t always practical. Whether you’ve just moved offices or wrapped up a renovation project, waiting for your next eligible collection can be frustrating. That’s where Melbourne City Rubbish comes in.
We offer hard rubbish removal in Melbourne that works around your schedule. No need to worry about council booking systems or volume limits—we collect what you need, when you need it gone.
Safe and efficient removal of hard waste
Hard waste can be bulky, awkward, or even hazardous to move without the right equipment and experience. From awkward stairwells in city apartments to laneway business entrances, we know Melbourne’s tricky access points well.
Our trained team ensures safe and responsible hard rubbish disposal in Melbourne, with eco-conscious sorting and recycling wherever possible. We’re fully insured and experienced in handling both residential and commercial waste—especially in high-traffic areas like the CBD, Carlton, Fitzroy, Docklands, and surrounds.
Affordable hard rubbish collection by the experts
Hiring a professional rubbish removal service doesn’t have to break the bank. At Melbourne City Rubbish, we pride ourselves on transparent pricing and no-fuss service. Whether you’ve got a single bulky item or a warehouse full of unwanted materials, we can provide an upfront quote and flexible booking options.
Our service is particularly ideal for:
- Commercial office clean-outs
- Retail fit-outs and strip-outs
- End-of-lease rubbish removal
- Construction site clean-ups
- Strata and property management needs
We remove hard rubbish quickly, carefully, and with minimal disruption to your day.
What hard waste can Melbourne City Rubbish take?
We offer comprehensive hard rubbish removal in Melbourne, taking a wide variety of bulky and unwanted items. Here’s what we can help you get rid of:
Furniture
From worn-out couches to broken office chairs and old desks, we remove all types of indoor and outdoor furniture.
Appliances
Need to get rid of a fridge, washing machine or microwave? We can safely collect and dispose of white goods, including degassing fridges and freezers when required.
Electronics
We remove TVs, monitors, printers, old computer equipment, and other forms of e-waste. Where possible, these items are diverted from landfill through approved recycling streams.
Household junk
Clearing out a rental or renovating a home? We’ll collect loose items like carpet rolls, mattresses, broken toys, and anything too large for your general waste bin.
Building materials
While councils often restrict the removal of construction debris, we can assist with small quantities of timber, plasterboard, bricks, or tiles—perfect for post-renovation clean-ups.
Book affordable hard rubbish removal in Melbourne
If you’re looking for a fast, flexible alternative to City of Melbourne hard rubbish collection, Melbourne City Rubbish has you covered. We’re locally based, understand the challenges of rubbish removal in built-up areas, and offer tailored solutions for businesses, residents, and property managers.