Updated October 2026
Loftus is plateau Shire: 60s to 80s brick homes on good-sized blocks with the Royal National Park at the back fence. The park is the suburb's best feature and its biggest waste generator. Trees drop limbs, gardens grow hard, and every spring the pile of prunings behind the shed gets bigger. Green waste is a common rubbish job in Loftus, with the usual garage archaeology close behind.
The rubbish removal crews we work with run through Loftus constantly on the Sutherland to Engadine corridor. They load everything, green or general, and it is gone the same visit.
Common jobs in Loftus
- Green waste: branches, prunings, palm fronds and whole-garden clear-outs
- Garage, shed and under-house clean-outs in original 60s-80s homes
- Old furniture, mattresses and whitegoods from family homes turning over
- Renovation debris as original interiors get updated
Pre-1990 strip-outs can contain asbestos. Crews will not load suspect material: that goes to a licensed asbestos removalist.
What it costs
Guide pricing only: green waste loads often price a little under general junk because they go to cheaper green waste processing rather than landfill. Small loads start from under a couple of hundred dollars and big mixed clean-outs higher. Volume is the main driver, and Loftus blocks are mostly flat with decent truck access, which helps. The cost guide shows typical 2026 ranges.
The crew does all the loading. For green waste that matters more than people expect: a pile of branches that took a weekend to cut takes them under an hour to clear.
Frequently asked questions
Is it worth clearing green waste before fire season?
On park-edge streets, yes. Removing dry prunings and stacked limbs before summer is basic bushfire housekeeping, and it is the busiest green waste period, so book ahead. See green waste removal.
Do they take soil, turf or rocks?
Some crews do, priced by weight rather than volume. Mention it in the quote request so the right crew takes the job.
Can green and general waste go in one pickup?
Yes. Crews keep the streams apart where they can, so green waste generally goes to green waste processing. Ask the crew where your load goes.