Rubbish removal

Rubbish removal in Canada: prices and what to ask for

Updated 4 November 2026

A rubbish removal visit in Canada usually costs between CA$80 and CA$900, depending on how much fills the truck and which city you are in. Prices are normally quoted per load, and many exclude HST. For a figure that fits your job, send a request on BlaBlaPrice and sellers will reply with their own offer.

Rules to check first

Waste hauling is licensed province by province, not by one national body, so rules differ between Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and Quebec. In British Columbia, a waste management permit application alone carries a CA$200 fee. Ask any seller which provincial permit they hold, where they take the material, and whether disposal is included in the price.

Season and timing

November is the last month before winter across most of Canada. Snow and freezing temperatures usually arrive in December and last until February, which makes outdoor loading slower. Many households clear garages and basements before the holidays, so booking now gives you more choice of dates.

How removal is priced here

Most firms quote a price per load, not per item, and the quote usually excludes HST, which is added to the bill. Disposal can be billed separately by weight: one Toronto hauler posts CA$95 per tonne for mixed waste on top of its haulage fee. Some sellers charge by the hour instead, and one Canadian price guide puts the average near CA$44 per hour. In Metro Vancouver, full-load jobs often fall between CA$90 and CA$650 or more, depending on volume and item type.

What to put in your request

Say what needs to go and roughly how much: one sofa, a garage clear-out or a full truckload. Add the waste type, whether it is bagged, the floor and whether there is an elevator or stairs, because these change the crew's time. Give the city, the date you need and a budget in CA$, and state whether it includes HST.

Describe the job in your own words in the chat, add a photo if it helps, and the AI asks for anything missing, then looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Canada and shows what it finds. Registered local sellers reply in the chat with their price, terms and delivery time, and your contacts stay hidden until you decide to share them. The service is free for buyers. Start from the request form or see household services.