There are 5 types of waste that can be placed in your skip bin
● General Waste- household items, office items, light building waste
● Mixed Heavy Waste- Building and renovation waste, office waste
● Clean Hardfill- Concrete, bricks or tiles
● Green Waste- Tree branches, garden clippings, weeds
● Soil/Dirt- Pure soil, dirt or sand
More information on what can go into the skip bin can be found on our waste types page.
The type of waste that you can place in your skip bin will depend on the skip bin you book.
The most common skip bin size is a 6 cubic metre bin. If you are unsure what size skip bin you need, check out the skip bin comparison guide
Depending on the type of skip bin you hire there may be weight limits on the skip bin. General and green waste have a weight allowance of 150kg per cubic metre and Mixed Heavy waste has a weight allowance of 250 kg per cubic metre. If your skip bin weighs over the weight allowance, extra weight charges may apply.
You are not allowed to place the following items in your skip bin.
● Food Waste or Food Products
● Tree trunks, Yucca & Flax Plants,
● Hazardous Materials
● Asbestos
● Putrescibles.
● Liquid Waste
For more information of what is allowed to be placed in waste type, see our waste types page
You will need to contact your local council or advisory body and they will provide you with a contact who can dispose of the hazardous chemicals and other objects that aren’t accepted in your skip bin (eg: food waste)
Yes, there are additional charges for mattresses, tyres, gas bottles, paint tins and carpet. You can order these items at the time of booking.
Your skip bin should be filled no higher than the sides of the skip bin, or where otherwise marked on the bin. If you do overload the skip bin additional charges may apply.
Not all skip bins have access doors, and each supplier will have different skip bin types. It is best to check with your supplier.
Most suppliers allow you to hire the skip bin between 3-5days. If you want a skip bin for longer the price that Easybinhire.com.au quotes includes keeping the bin for the number of days specified when making the booking.
If you have not been able to fill the skip bin due to unforeseen circumstances, contact your supplier as soon as possible. Many suppliers are flexible, but may not be able to accommodate a longer hire if the bin is booked back out. There may also be an additional charge.
If you need additional hire days, contact your supplier as soon as possible to see if you can arrange for a longer hire. There may be additional charges for the extra days.
Delivery and Collection times are not guaranteed due to the large number of circumstances that impact these times. Unforeseen circumstances that are beyond the Suppliers direct or indirect control can impact times such as vehicle breakdown, misuse,landfill wait times, access limitations, road conditions, traffic congestion etc. If you require your bin to be delivered at a certain time, it is best to contact your supplier directly, or arrange for delivery the day before.
Skip bins are usually placed in your driveway, but if the truck can fit you can have the bin placed
on a front lawn or other accessible area. If there is a specific place that you want the skip bin
placed, you can make delivery comments on the booking page. However there may be
limitations of placement of the skip bin due to height restrictions, power/telephone lines, access
pits etc.
We do recommend that your skip bin is placed within your property to avoid others placing
waste in it.
If you require that the bin be placed on Public Property eg roads or naturestrip, you will require a
council permit, which you can arrange through the supplier.
Unfortunately skip bins cannot be placed in garages, carports or under trees. As the skip bins are either crane lifted or hook rolled off a truck they require significant height and length clearances.
Yes, you can have your skip bin delivered on a nature stip or road, permitting there are no emergency services access points. Skip bins placed on Public land are subject to permits.
You are required to obtain a permit for your skip bin if it is placed on Public Land such as a nature strip or roadway. You may also need to obtain permission for a skip bin to be placed on common land if you have a body corporate.
Generally, most skip bins will be able to fit in your driveway. There may be restrictions if you have a narrow driveway, or if there are low hanging branches, power lines or telephone lines.If this is the case, alternative delivery locations will be discussed with the Supplier.
No, you can not move a skip bin once it has been placed by the Supplier. If you move the skip bin, you may cause damage to the skip bin, the ground and the Supplier may not be able to collect the skip bin.
Unfortunately, you are responsible for the skip bin from delivery until collection. We recommend that your skip bin is placed on your property, or covered by a tarp to help avoid unwanted waste being placed into the skip bin.
The cost to hire a skip bin depends on the waste type , size of the skip bin and how long you want to hire it for. You can obtain an online quote for your skip bin hire here. Simply enter your postcode, select a waste type, bin size and delivery date.
Payment for your skip bin hire is required at the time of placing the booking online. Additional charges can be paid directly to your Supplier.
Certainly, we service both commercial and residential customers. You will be able to cook a skip bin online and pay for it on your Credit Card. No accounts are available.
If you book a skip bin and then for unforeseen or other reasons don’t need the proceed with the skip bin then you must contact us or the Supplier as soon as possible. Depending on the timeframe of your cancellation, You will receive a part refund (this will be made up of your total cost minus an administration fee).
Easybinhire.com.au has a large network of suppliers across all major cities within Australia. You can check to see if we service your area by entering your postcode in, on the service area page
