Spring Cleaning? How a Skip Bin Makes Decluttering a Breeze

2. Different Sizes for Different Jobs

Whether you're tackling a few rooms or giving the entire house a once-over, there’s a bin size to match. No guesswork. Just pick the one that fits your load.

Not sure what capacity you need? Our handy guide to choosing the right skip bin size will help you avoid ending up with a skip that’s too small (or too large) for your spring clean-up.

3. It Keeps You Moving

When there’s a skip sitting out front, you’re more likely to stay motivated. No more shifting junk from room to room. Out it goes. Done.

4. Time-Saver

Tip runs are time-consuming, messy, and sometimes expensive. With a bin, you fill it, we collect it. You get to enjoy your weekend.

What You Can (and Can’t) Toss

It’s best to donate or sell good-quality items rather than dumping them – charities spend over $18 million each year disposing of goods that can’t be reused.

Before you start filling up your bin, here’s a breakdown of what’s typically allowed in a General Waste (Light) Skip Bin from Bin Master:

Commonly Accepted Items:

• Old furniture
• Whitegoods (e.g. fridges, washing machines – must be emptied)
• Toys and plastic goods
• Clothing, rugs, and curtains
• Contents from kitchen cupboards (cutlery, crockery, pantry items, etc.)
• Timber offcuts and wood scraps
• Books, magazines, and paper
• Push bikes, tools, lawn mowers, and swings
• Clotheslines and light home equipment
• Mattresses (accepted but may incur an extra charge)
• General green waste – leaves, branches, clippings
• Small amounts of bricks, tiles, and concrete (if mixed in lightly)
  
  

You can mix general household waste, light green waste, and minor construction materials in the same bin. We’ll sort and recycle where possible.

Not Accepted in General Waste Bins:

• Dirt, sand, clay, or soil (requires a dedicated dirt/soil bin)
• Liquids or chemicals (e.g. motor oil, solvents, fuel)
• Paints and aerosols
• Tyres and gas bottles
• Loose insulation material
• Any asbestos-containing material (including fibro or villaboard unless certified non-asbestos)
• Tree trunks larger than 1500mm in diameter or longer than 500mm
• Food waste (best to confirm – listed as prohibited under some categories)
• Hazardous or suspect hazardous items



Got Something Heavier or Tricky?

Asbestos is a definite no-go in regular bins. However, if you’re dealing with non-friable asbestos, we can supply a special 3m³ hazibag and handle the transport for you. Just note: we don’t remove it. You’ll need a licensed professional for that part.

Need to get rid of something heavier or more specific? We've got purpose-built bins for that too:

• Concrete, bricks, tiles, or rock? Use a Concrete Skip Bin.
• Dirt, sand, or soil? Grab a dedicated Dirt & Soil Bin.
• Nothing but green waste? Go for a Green Waste Skip Bin.
  
  

If you’re tossing a mix of household junk, light renovation debris, and garden trimmings, our general waste bins are perfect. But for anything outside the norm, there’s probably a better option. And we’re always happy to point you in the right direction.

Planning Makes Perfect

To make your spring clean go smoothly, here’s a quick checklist:

Think ahead. If you’re unsure, it’s often better to go a little bigger than you think you’ll need.

Overwhelmed? Start small. Tackle one space before moving on to the next.

Make sure there’s room to walk safely between the house and the bin. You don’t want to trip while carrying a broken chair!

You’d be surprised how much you can fit when you use the space wisely.



Extra Tip: Use it as a Family Reset

Spring cleaning isn’t just a chore. It can be a family project. Put on some music, get everyone involved, and make a day of it. Kids can help sort toys, teens can tackle their wardrobes, and you might even find a few hidden treasures you forgot about.

Decluttering as a group brings a sense of shared achievement. Once it’s all out, your home will feel lighter, cleaner, and ready for the warmer months ahead.

Good for the Environment Too

When you book with Bin Master, you’re not just getting rid of junk. You’re making an environmentally conscious choice. We don’t just cart your waste off and forget about it. Once your skip is picked up, it’s brought back to our facility right here in NSW, where we personally sort through every load.

Materials like bricks, timber, gyprock, cardboard, metal, tiles, cement, and hardwood are separated on-site and sent off to the right recycling centres for repurpose or reuse. It’s all part of our commitment to keeping as much waste out of landfill as possible.

We also track where everything goes, so if you need waste reporting for a reno or a commercial job, we’ve got that covered too.

So, while you’re clearing space and getting your home in order, you're also doing your bit for the environment, with a local skip bin service that genuinely cares.



Ready to Book a Skip?

If spring’s calling and you’re ready to give your home a proper refresh, we’ve got bins of all sizes ready to go. Short-term hire? No worries. Need a hand picking the right size? Just give us a shout.

We make the process quick, simple, and hassle-free, all so you can spend less time stressing about mess, and more time enjoying your fresh, clutter-free space.

If you’d rather not lift a finger, our team can do the work for you – try our rubbish removal service in Wollongong, where we handle all the heavy lifting and disposal for a truly hands-off clean-up.

Have more questions about skip bins? Check out our skip bin FAQs for quick answers on hire periods, weight limits, placement, and other common queries.