Skip bin waste guide

We price skips based on what you’re putting in the bin. The main categories are: general household (light), builders/renovation, concrete & masonry only, green waste (no dirt), dirt & soil (clean fill), and asbestos (hazibags). If you’re unsure, call, and we’ll guide you.

Often yes — and your price is based on the categories your load falls into. The key is you can’t mix incompatible loads (for example, soil mixed with general waste, or concrete mixed with timber/green waste). If your load is a mix, call first, and we’ll tell you which category applies.

Typical household clean-ups and moving clean-outs: furniture, clothing and soft furnishings, books and paper, household items, packaging and loose general rubbish. It’s not for masonry-only loads, soil, hazardous items, or chemicals/liquids.

Waste from fit-outs and small building projects (rules apply): timber offcuts, gyprock/plasterboard, tiles, mixed renovation debris and general site clean-ups. Pricing depends on what’s included, so it’s worth a quick call if your load is mixed.

Concrete, bricks, tiles, roof tiles, pavers and similar masonry materials only. No timber, no green waste, no soil, and no general household waste in the same bin.

Garden waste only: branches, lawn clippings, leaves, palm fronds, shrubs and untreated timber. No dirt/soil, no rocks, no treated timber, and no general household rubbish.

Yes, but soil must be in its own bin and can’t be mixed with other materials. We generally want it to be clean fill / natural material only. If you’re unsure what your material is (clay, fill, mixed spoil), call first so we can confirm.

Yes. We supply specialised 3m³ hazibags for non-friable asbestos waste. We can also collect the hazibag and transport it to a specialised licensed landfill that accepts asbestos waste.

Yes. Any materials containing asbestos must be placed in special hazibags. Do not put asbestos in a standard skip bin.

No. Both friable and non-friable asbestos require a licensed professional to be removed. Bin Master supplies the hazibags and provides transport services, but we are not licensed to carry out the removal. You will need to arrange this separately.

Asbestos must not be placed in a standard skip bin. If asbestos is found in any skip bin, we reserve the right to return and tip the bin back at the customer's house, or a fee will be charged to cover the safe transport and disposal of the asbestos.

Bins must not be filled above the rim/level load line. Overfilled bins can’t be legally transported. If the waste sits above the rim, you may need to remove excess waste or book an additional bin.

Standard hire is 7 days (extra days available). If you need a longer hire, call us before collection day so we can arrange it.

Yes — where possible, loads are sorted so recyclable materials are recovered and landfill is minimised. Keeping waste types clean (for example, masonry-only, green waste only, clean fill) helps maximise recycling outcomes.

Bathroom renovation: most commonly 4m³ (tiles, vanity/cabinetry, shower screen, packaging).

 Kitchen renovation: commonly 4m³ or 5m³ (cabinetry, benchtops, flooring, tiles, packaging).

 Moving house clean-up: 4m³–6m³ for furniture/white goods/general junk; 3m³ for a smaller tidy-up.

 Deceased estate: often 20m³+ total volume (commonly multiple bins or a large site bin, depending on access and waste type).

 Events: 4 m³ for backyard events; larger events may need 12 m³ bins (or multiple bins), depending on the number of attendees and waste stream.

For soil: volume = length × width × depth, then multiply by 1.3 to allow for air gaps/packing.

 For brickwork/concrete: volume = length × width × depth, then multiply by 1.5 to allow for breakage/voids.

 Tip: heavy material adds weight quickly — if you’re unsure, call us so we can match the bin size to truck lifting limits and weight rules.

Yes. Weight limits apply by bin size, and overweight charges may apply. As a guide, concrete and soil can be extremely heavy (often around 1–1.25 tonnes per cubic metre). If you’re doing concrete/soil, call first so we can confirm the best bin option.

Break down bulky items, flatten cardboard, load heavier items first, and fill gaps with smaller debris. Aim for a level top — no “peaks” above the rim.