Rubbish removal

Rubbish removal in Hong Kong: what it costs and what to check

Updated 4 November 2026

In Hong Kong, a single item is usually picked up for HK$300 to HK$800, while several items or a full load cost about HK$1,000 to HK$3,000, according to sellers' websites, November 2026. The quickest way to see current prices is to describe the job in a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Prices are quoted per job, so the same sofa can cost differently in Tsuen Wan and in Central depending on the floor, lift access and the distance the van must drive. Some firms give a fixed, all-in quote after you send photos by WhatsApp.

• the type of waste: one sofa, bagged rubbish or a full flat clearance
• weight and number of items, since firms price by size, weight and quantity
• floor and access: stairs, lift size and whether the van can reach the door
• the address (Central, Kowloon, Sha Tin, Tsuen Wan or Tuen Mun), since travel time affects the job

Waste charges and what the rules mean

Household rubbish is charged under the Municipal Solid Waste Charging Scheme, through designated bags or labels, or a gate fee. Estimates put a typical family at HK$33 to HK$51 a month, and non-compliance carries a fine of HK$1,500 per penalty notice. Ask the firm where it takes the load before you book.

E-waste needs a licensed route

Electrical items fall under the enhanced WPRS, where e-waste disposal is licensed. Before you book, ask whether the firm takes televisions, fridges or computers to a licensed recycler rather than mixing them into general rubbish. Mattresses and furniture are usually taken by ordinary junk removal firms.

Timing through the year

Winter runs from December to February and is the cooler part of the year. Summer, from June to August, is hot and humid, so bagged rubbish spoils faster and it is worth booking sooner. Booking in November leaves time before the winter months begin in December.

What to put in your request

Name the waste type (sofa, mattress, bagged rubbish, electrical items or a full clearance), the volume in cubic metres or number of bags, and whether it is bagged. Add the floor, whether there is a lift, the district, the date you want and your budget. Heavy items are easier to price when you give their weight in kilograms and their size in centimetres.

On BlaBlaPrice a request is free for buyers. You describe the job in your own words in a chat, add a photo if it helps, and the AI asks for anything missing, then looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Hong Kong and shows you what it finds. Registered sellers receive the request and reply with their own price and terms, while your contact details stay hidden until you decide to share them. Start with household services or the request field on the home page.