What is a skip bin, and why would you hire one?

Skip bins are large metal containers that are designed to hold large amounts of waste. They are made from durable materials such as steel and come in a range of sizes, making them suitable for different types of waste disposal needs. See below some of the advantages of using a skip bin.

Efficient Waste Disposal: Skip bins are an efficient way of disposing of waste. By hiring a skip bin, you can dispose of large volumes of waste quickly and easily without having to make multiple trips to the tip. When taking rubbish to the tip you will often find you have to wait in long ques to empty your rubbish. Tips waits can be up to 1 hour in major cities like Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. A skip bin is collected by truck when you’re done, saving you the time and hassle of visiting the tip yourself.

Most skip bins also have doors at the back, allowing you to wheel rubbish straight in. If you have forklifts or cranes on site, rubbish can also be dropped in from the top.

Cost-Effective: Skip bins are a cost-effective way of disposing of waste. The cost of hiring a skip bin is often much cheaper than other waste disposal options, especially if you have a lot of waste to dispose of. For example, the average tip cots is now at approximately $400 per tonne if you are visiting your local waste tip. A 4 cube skip bin can potentially hold 4 tonnes of rubbish. The cost of using a skip bin can be as much as 75% cheaper. If you are looking for cheap skip bin hire, this is definitely the way to go

Convenience: Hiring a skip bin is a convenient way of disposing of waste. Our skip bins are dropped off at your location whether it be a home, office, construction site or public area. Once fill, you simply call skip bin co and we collect it. This saves you time and effort compared to taking multiple loads in trailers or trucks to the local tip. Skip Bin Co hires bins in all major cities across Australia such as Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Hobart. Skip Bin Hire near me is made easy by placing a booking online or over the phone.

Environmentally Friendly: Skip bins are an environmentally friendly way of disposing of waste. When you hire a skip bin, the waste is sorted and disposed of in an environmentally friendly way. This reduces the amount of waste that ends up in landfill, which is beneficial for the environment. We have a range of bin options that are cheaper priced if all your waste is of the same material. For example, if hiring a green waste bin and just removing trees and branches, this ends up being really cheap as this can be recycled.

Safety: Skip bins are designed with safety in mind. They are built to withstand heavy loads and have safety features such as lockable lids to prevent unauthorized access. This ensures that the waste is disposed of safely and securely. Their strong metal structures can support heavy waste loads. They confine it to a secure space which stops waste blowing around and into the environment

Versatility: Skip bins come in a range of sizes, making them suitable for different types of waste disposal needs. Whether you are renovating your home, cleaning out your garage, or undertaking a large construction project, there is a skip bin size that will suit your needs. Skip Bin Hire Co has both skip bin and hook bins for hire, covering all sizes.

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Clean Waste

What can go in a clean waste bin

Only one type of waste listed below, you cannot mix types

Tiles only on its own

Bricks only on its own

Pebbles and rocks on its own

Sandstone on its own

Dry concrete rubble (max size 700x 700) on its own

What can’t go in a clean waste bin

Soil, clay and dirt

Excavation waste

Green waste

Underlay, carpet, vinyl and rubber products, synthetic turf

Tree stumps and large roots

Gyprock, fibro, asbestos, timbers, insulation, paint, chemicals and chemical containers

Books, pamphlets, papers

Food products, perishable and non-perishable

Mixed Rubble Waste

What can go in a mixed rubble waste bin

Tiles and mortar

Bricks

Pebbles and rocks

Sandstone

Dry concrete rubble (max size 700x 700)

What can’t go in a mixed rubble waste

Soil, clay and dirt

Excavation waste

Green waste

Underlay, carpet, vinyl and rubber products, synthetic turf

Tree stumps and large roots

Gyprock, fibro, asbestos, timbers, insulation, paint, chemicals and chemical containers

Books, pamphlets, papers

Food products, perishable and non-perishable

Tyres, mattresses

No other materials apart from what has been listed

Green Waste

What can go in a green waste bin

Small branches, shrubs, garden trimmings (excludes tree trunks and roots greater than 600mm long and 350mm wide)

Untreated timber

Bark and wood chip without soil

What can’t go in a green waste bin

Food products, perishable and non-perishable

Underlay, carpet, vinyl and rubber products, synthetic turf

Tree stumps and large roots

Heavy construction materials such as bricks, clay, soil, tiles, concrete, gyprock, fibro, asbestos, timbers, insulation, paint, chemicals and chemical containers

Books, pamphlets, papers

Tyres, mattresses

No other materials apart from what has been listed

Excavation Waste

What can go in an excavation waste bin

Dirt, sand, clay, soil, tock and sandstone no larger than 650mm x 650mm

Less than 10% vegetation, turf

What can’t go in an excavation waste bin

Contaminated soil

Asbestos

Soil with asbestos

Man-made materials

Food products, perishable and non-perishable

Underlay, carpet, vinyl and rubber products, synthetic turf

Tree stumps and large roots

Heavy construction materials such as bricks, clay, soil, tiles, concrete, gyprock, fibro, asbestos, timbers, insulation, paint, chemicals and chemical containers

No other waste permittable

Light Building Waste

What can go in a light building waste bin

Light domestic waste from renovations excluding heavy construction materials such as bricks, clay, soil, tiles, concrete, gyprock, fibro, asbestos, timbers, insulation, paint, chemicals and chemical containers

Appliances, furniture, fridges, washing machines, dishwasher, ovens

Some green waste such as small branches, shrubs and garden trimmings (excludes tree trunks and roots greater than 600mm long and 350mm wide)

Light commercial waste such as office furniture, filing cabinets, chairs

Household items such as paper, cardboard, kitchen wear, cloths, toys

What can’t go in a light building waste bin

Food products, perishable and non-perishable

Underlay, carpet, vinyl and rubber products, synthetic turf

Tree stumps and large roots

Heavy construction materials such as bricks, clay, soil, tiles, concrete, gyprock, fibro, asbestos, timbers, insulation, paint, chemicals and chemical containers

Excess books, pamphlets, papers

Tyres, mattresses (extra charges apply, tyres not allowed in QLD)

Mixed Waste With Soil

What can go in a mixed heavy waste with soil bin

Demolition waste including metal, steel, timber, plastic, gyprock, some glass, bricks, tiles, dry concrete pieces smaller than 650mm x650mm

Appliances, furniture, fridges, washing machines, dishwasher, ovens

Less than 80% sand, clay, soil and dirt products

Some green waste such as small branches, shrubs, garden trimmings, logs up to 0.5m long and smaller than 350 mm in diameter

Light commercial waste such as office furniture, filing cabinets, chairs

Household items such as paper, cardboard, kitchen wear, cloths, toys

What can’t go in a mixed heavy waste with soil bin

Food products, perishable and non-perishable

Underlay, carpet, vinyl and rubber products, synthetic turf

Tree stumps and large roots greater than 0.5, long and 350mm wide

Villa board, fibro, asbestos

Gyprock, fibro, asbestos, insulation, paint, chemicals and chemical containers

Tyres, mattresses (extra charges apply, tyres not allowed in QLD)

Mixed Heavy Waste

What can go in a mixed heavy waste bin

Demolition waste including metal, steel, timber, plastic, gyprock, some glass, bricks, tiles, dry concrete pieces smaller than 650mm x650mm

Appliances, furniture, fridges, washing machines, dishwasher, ovens

Some green waste such as small branches, shrubs, garden trimmings, logs up to 0.5m long and smaller than 350 mm in diameter

Light commercial waste such as office furniture, filing cabinets, chairs

Household items such as paper, cardboard, kitchen wear, cloths, toys

What can’t go in a mixed heavy waste bin

Food products, perishable and non-perishable

Underlay, carpet, vinyl and rubber products, synthetic turf

Tree stumps and large roots greater than 0.5, long and 350mm wide

Villa board, fibro, asbestos

Clay, soil, gyprock, fibro, asbestos, insulation, paint, chemicals and chemical containers

Tyres, mattresses (extra charges apply, tyres not allowed in QLD)

Household Waste

What can go in a household waste bin

Appliances, furniture, fridges, washing machines, dishwasher, ovens

Some green waste such as small branches, shrubs, garden trimmings (excludes tree trunks and roots

Light commercial waste such as office furniture, filing cabinets, chairs

Household items such as paper, cardboard, kitchen wear, cloths, toys

What can’t go in a household waste bin

Food products, perishable and non-perishable

Underlay, carpet, vinyl and rubber products, synthetic turf

Tree stumps and large roots

Heavy construction materials such as bricks, clay, soil, tiles, concrete, gyprock, fibro, asbestos, timbers, insulation, paint, chemicals and chemical containers

Tyres, mattresses (extra charges apply, tyres not allowed in QLD)

General Waste

What can go in a general waste bin

Appliances, furniture, fridges, washing machines, dishwasher, ovens

Some green waste such as small branches, shrubs, garden trimmings (excludes tree trunks and roots

Light commercial waste such as office furniture, filing cabinets, chairs

Household items such as paper, cardboard, kitchen wear, cloths, toys

What can’t go in a general waste bin

Food products, perishable and non-perishable

Underlay, carpet, vinyl and rubber products, synthetic turf

Tree stumps and large roots

Heavy construction materials such as bricks, clay, soil, tiles, concrete, gyprock, fibro, asbestos, timbers, insulation, paint, chemicals and chemical containers

Tyres, mattresses (extra charges apply, tyres not allowed in QLD)