Rubbish removal

Rubbish removal in Singapore

Updated 4 November 2026

Approximately, according to sellers' websites in November 2026, removing one bulky item in Singapore costs S$70–250, and clearing a full HDB flat costs S$500–1,500. For a price for your load and address now, send a request on BlaBlaPrice. It is free for buyers, and the assistant checks local sellers and price lists before showing you what it finds.

Licensed collectors and what to ask

Companies that collect general waste in Singapore need a General Waste Collector licence from NEA, the National Environment Agency. NEA's own page says the annual licence is valid for one year. Before you book, ask the company to show its licence number. Construction and hardcore waste is handled by licensed firms too, and their skip bins start from about S$580.

The public refuse fee

HDB flats and non-landed private homes pay a monthly refuse collection fee, which rises from S$10.20 to S$10.64 from 1 July 2026. A private removal is a separate job and is quoted on its own. Some firms say their quote includes no extra charges after the first estimate, so ask for that in writing.

Heat, humidity and timing

Singapore is hot all year, with a wet season and a dry season instead of winter and summer. Heat makes bagged food waste smell quickly, so seal the bags tightly and book the collection for the day you fill them or the day after. Rain can delay a van on the day, so give a second date in your request.

What to put in your request

Say what the waste is, whether it is bagged, and roughly how much there is. Some sellers quote by trolley, by item or by half or full truck, so count the load in those units. One firm's listed prices are S$85 for one trolley, S$100 for two, and S$40 for each trolley from the third. Add the floor and whether there is a lift, your address, the date you need and your budget. A list of items is easier to price than a general description.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the rubbish in your own words in a chat, and you can add a photo. The assistant asks for anything missing, then looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Singapore and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own price, terms and collection date. Your contact details stay hidden until you decide to share them. For related home work, see household services or create a request.