What You Can Put

Know what you can and cannot put in skip bin hire

Selecting the correct skip bin hire not only saves money for you, but also ensures you follow all the Australia’s disposal regulations. While you can put most of the general waste in the skip bins, you must avoid putting hazardous materials into them. Our guide clearly specifies the kind of waste you can and cannot put into the skip bins. With the help of this guide, you can also determine which skip bin will be best suitable for your requirements.

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General Waste

suitable for light domestic and commercial waste

What you can put in:
  • Light domestic waste
  • Light construction waste
  • Office Waste
  • Other general non-hazardous waste
What you can’t put in:
  • Hazardous waste like asbestos
  • Liquid waste
  • Cleanfill or hardfill
  • Food waste

Green Waste

Price based STRICTLY on cleanfill only

What you can put in:
  • Grass
  • Leaves Waste
  • Tree trimmings
  • Small branches
  • Weed
  • Bark
What you can’t put in:
  • Hazardous waste like asbestos
  • Liquid waste
  • General waste
  • Cleanfill or hardfill
  • Food waste
  • Soil
  • Cabbage trees, bamboo, or flax
  • Tree trunks or stumps

Mixed waste

suitable for domestic, commercial, demolition, construction and renovation

What you can put in:
  • Timber
  • Bricks, Tiles, Concrete
  • Green Waste
  • House Waste
  • Builders Waste
  • Metal
  • Furniture and Appliances
What you can’t put in:
  • Hazardous waste like asbestos
  • Liquid Waste
  • Food Waste
  • Soil, Clay, or Dirt

Soil & Dirt

Price based STRICTLY on soil and dirt waste only

What you can put in:
  • Soil
  • Dirt
What you can’t put in:
  • General Waste
  • Garden Waste
  • Cleanfill
  • Turf or Containment
  • Liquid Waste
  • Food Waste
Facts

Waste Production in Australia

Australia generates over 75 million tonnes of solid waste annually—roughly 2.88 tonnes per capita—with a 58% recycling rate, yet relies heavily on landfills. Key waste streams include construction and demolition 44%, organics 19% and hazardous materials.

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