A Comprehensive Guide To Rubbish Removal

Waste removal? What a load of rubbish! Well, that’s exactly what we’re here to discuss, as in this blog we’re talking all about how to take out the trash… the right way.

Apart from being a complete eyesore, waste left incorrectly disposed of damages our environment, harms our health, and is expensive to take care of when not managed properly. But we know it is also a pain to deal with, especially when it piles up over time.

Our Expert & Experienced Guide To Rubbish Removal

In this guide to rubbish removal, we’re breaking down why it’s important, what it covers, and how you can secure the best and most cost-effective removal services for your needs, to ensure you’re complying with local regulations whilst saving yourself the headache of having to deal with endless bags of trash.

Our expert’s guide to rubbish removal will cover:

• Why Do I Need To Know About Removing Rubbish?
• Different Types Of Rubbish Removal
• Professional Services vs. DIY Rubbish Removal
• The Environmental Impact: How Can We Reduce Our Waste?

What Do I Need To Know About Removing Rubbish?

Gone are the days of dumping all your waste onto the front lawn and labelling it ‘someone else’s problem.’ In Victoria, it’s actually illegal to dump or bury waste anywhere that isn’t licensed to accept it (such as a tip or recycling centre), and that includes on private land.

But that doesn’t cover the impacts that having rubbish hanging around your property can have on your household. Large piles of waste attract common household pests like ants and cockroaches, as well as the more venomous wildlife such as snakes and spiders that you really don’t want to find in your garden.

Clutter takes up your space, but it also devalues your property. So whilst rubbish might be the last thing you want to take care of after a house moving, office relocation, garage clearout, or raucous party, it’s important to deal with and dispose of it properly.

Different Types of Rubbish Removal

Rubbish doesn’t just come in a black bag, despite what the cartoons will tell you. There’s all sorts of rubbish – and all sorts of rubbish removal categories they fall into. If you’re wondering what the right service is for that pile stacked in a corner staring back at you, this list provides some common types of rubbish for Australian homes and businesses.

General Rubbish Removal

General rubbish spans anything from rubbish bags that pile up after hosting an event or even having a large clear out, to simply catering to the need for quick and professional household removal services for excess, old or broken household goods and standard items.

Mattress Removal

You might be surprised to learn that old beds and mattress removal has its own set of rules for safe disposal. Old mattresses can store bed bugs, dirt and bacteria that you don’t want hanging around your garage, garden or cupboard under the stairs.

Hard Rubbish Removal

Hard rubbish concerns those large items you can’t fit in a regular rubbish bin. Think fridges, televisions, cupboards, washing machines and desks. If you’re renovating, reducing construction debris or moving out of a home or office, you’ll more than likely require hard rubbish removal services.

Furniture Removal

Your old living room chairs, broken sofas and worn-out dining tables can be a physical challenge to load into a vehicle, before finding the right place to dispose of them. Furniture disposal is dedicated to the safe and responsible clean-up of your old house fittings.

Garden Waste Removal

Garden waste includes organic materials such as leaves, grass clippings, branches, and other plant debris that need to be disposed of properly to maintain a clean and healthy environment. Whether you’re a homeowner or a business, it’s best to call in the Go Easy professionals for efficient and responsible garden waste removal.

Professional Services vs DIY Rubbish Removal

DIY rubbish removal beckons many, and in some cases, it suffices. But for the big jobs, such as room re-decorations, re-locations, annual clearouts, or interior or garden installations and replacements, it’s often better to call in the professionals and reap the benefits.

For larger quantities, vans are often necessary to transport the waste to their various disposal locations, which adds the price of a vehicle rental (provided you have the appropriate licence to hire one) to your money-saving efforts. That’s not to mention the physical effort of loading and unloading these items. Without proper training in heavy lifting, it’s easy for a budget-minded idea to turn into a painful back injury.

For certain substances, such as those hazardous materials we mentioned above, professional removal is recommended, and in some states even compulsory. Asbestos is a building material widely used in Australian construction until asbestos was banned in 2023, due to the discovery that it can cause some life-threatening conditions if its chemicals are ingested or exposed to human skin.

The Environmental Impact: How Can We Reduce Our Waste?

As we mentioned earlier, waste is harmful to the environment if not disposed of properly. But the fact remains that all too often, rubbish removal simply means dropping everything into landfill, where it piles up and remains for up to hundreds or even thousands of years, if made from plastic and other non-biodegradable materials.

But the fix isn’t as simple as implementing eco-friendly materials into your waste. For example, organic foods that end up in landfill release methane gas, a particularly harmful greenhouse gas. That’s why proper rubbish removal and waste management are essential, to make sure your sustainable efforts don’t end up being for nothing.

Our Go Easy Solution:

To reduce the quantity of waste from the get-go, consume less. Avoid being sucked into consumerist campaigns and buying decorations, clothes and furniture you doubt yourself needing or using for less than a year or two. Invest in good-quality items for yourself and your household, so that you can comfortably re-use them for years or even decades, whether it’s a sofa or a pair of shoes.

Some waste is always inevitable. Sort what you can into recyclable and non-recyclable materials, and separate your organic matter into food bins or compost piles. Then, refer to guide to rubbish removal or better yet call in the Go Easy experts to handle the rest.

Working with the best rubbish removal services in Go Easy Rubbish who are passionate about the sustainable efforts involved in responsible rubbish removal, we make it a part of our job to recycle as much of the waste we handle as possible, and ensure that the rest is efficiently and ethically disposed of.

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This ultimate guide to rubbish removal has explained the importance of comprehensive waste management, for you, your local council, and the environment.

For quick, eco-friendly and professional rubbish removal services, your very own team of friendly waste experts reside here across Melbourne to take care of the job. Learn about the origins of Go Easy Rubbish as we’re bringing customer service back into the waste industry, with a high level of care for the people and products we’re working with.

Contact us or give us a call at 0432 644 510 today to find out when and how we’ll get rid of your rubbish, or send us pictures of your waste and receive a no-obligation quote. We’re open seven days a week and even offer same-day removals, so when you want it gone – we’ll get it gone.