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Skip bin guide

What Can Go in a Skip Bin?

The waste categories we accept, with everyday examples for each.

The short answer

Most everyday waste can go in a skip bin. That includes general household rubbish, furniture, garden clippings, prunings, renovation offcuts, timber and plasterboard. Mattresses and bed bases are accepted at $42 per item.

Heavy materials like roof tiles, bricks and concrete are accepted with restricted volumes, so contact the team before booking. A short list of items, such as asbestos, paint and batteries, cannot go in any bin.

  • Household mixed waste and green waste

    General rubbish, furniture, garden clippings, prunings and household clean-out waste.

  • Builders and renovators waste

    Renovation and construction offcuts, timber, plasterboard and general site waste.

  • Roof tiles, bricks and concrete

    Heavy materials with restricted volumes. Contact the team before booking.

Household mixed waste and green waste

This covers most home clean-ups and garden jobs. Typical examples:

  • General household rubbish
  • Old furniture, such as couches, tables and shelving
  • Household clean-out waste from garages, sheds and spare rooms
  • Garden clippings and prunings
  • Leaves, branches and general garden waste

Builders and renovators waste

Builders & Renovators bins are for renovation and construction waste. They include up to 14 days of hire. Typical examples:

  • Renovation and construction offcuts
  • Timber
  • Plasterboard
  • General site waste

Tree stumps are not accepted in Builders & Renovators bins. Weight limits may also restrict how much concrete, tiles, bricks, blocks or sand can go in.

Roof tiles, bricks and concrete

Heavy materials are a separate category with restricted volumes. A small amount of rubble weighs a lot, so a bin can reach its limit while it still looks half empty.

Contact the team before booking for roof tiles, bricks, concrete, blocks or sand. They will help you work out a sensible amount for the bin. The heavy materials page has more detail.

Mattresses and bed bases

Mattresses and bed bases are accepted. They are charged at $42 per item, in addition to the bin hire. Mention them in your booking request so the team knows what to expect.

Loading tips

  • Break down furniture and flatten boxes so they pack tightly.
  • Put heavy, flat items in first and lighter waste on top.
  • Keep everything level with the rim. Overfilled bins cannot be transported.
  • Keep prohibited items separate from the start so they do not end up in the bin.

Before you start, check the list of items that cannot go in a skip bin.

Questions

Common Questions

Can I mix household rubbish and garden waste in one bin?

Yes. Household mixed waste and green waste is one published category. Keep an eye on weight, as wet garden waste is heavier than it looks.

Can I put a mattress in a skip bin?

Yes. Mattresses and bed bases are accepted at $42 per item, charged in addition to the bin hire.

Can I put concrete or bricks in a skip bin?

Roof tiles, bricks and concrete are accepted with restricted volumes. Contact the team before booking so they can advise on how much will fit within the weight limit.

Can tree stumps go in a skip?

Tree stumps are not accepted in Builders & Renovators bins. If you have stumps from a garden job, call the team before you book to talk it through.

Ozzie Skip Hire truck loaded with a skip bin beside the water at Coffs Harbour

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