It’s usually easy to identify the waste types for your skip bins. However, our handy guide is here to help you understand what can and can’t go into the skip. The waste type can influence the best price of your skip bins. So it’s crucial to choose a bin that matches your specific needs.
Note that placing prohibited waste in the skip may result in additional charges. It’s essential to stick to the waste categories to avoid unexpected costs.
If you’re uncertain or have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us before ordering your Perth skip bin.
1. General Waste
Broadly speaking, general waste encompasses a variety of lightweight domestic and commercial materials. In a household context, this might include items such as furniture and appliances, like cupboards, fridges, and dishwashers. In a commercial setting, typical general waste often features light office waste such as paper and cardboard.
Our skip bin hire is available to handle all your general waste disposal needs. However, please be mindful that there’s a weight limit of 150kg per cubic meter for the items placed in these bins. This guideline ensures safety and efficiency in our waste disposal process.
Certain items, due to their bulk or specific disposal requirements, may incur additional charges. Specifically, mattresses and vehicle tyres fall into this category. If you need to dispose of these items, we highly recommend getting in touch with us first.
What Can’t Go in the General Waste Skip Bin
- No asbestos or other hazardous material.
- No hard fills, concrete, sand, soil, or bricks.
- No fibro fencing.
- No palm trunks, tree trunk roots, or turf.
- No wet paint tins.
2. Mixed Heavy Waste
Mixed heavy waste commonly covers from domestic, commercial, construction, renovation, and demolition sites. This category includes sturdy, solid items such as bricks, tiles, timber, and metal.
In addition to these construction-related materials, mixed heavy waste also accommodates all types of appliances and furniture. This wide scope makes it an adaptable category for disposing of weighty, bulky items.
These materials, due to their size and weight, require responsible and efficient disposal. Whether it’s waste from a home clean-out, an office overhaul, or a construction site, our service ensures easy and hassle-free disposal of your mixed heavy waste.
What Can’t Go in the Mixed Heavy Waste Skip Bin
- No asbestos or other hazardous material.
- No food products or food waste.
- Tree trunks larger than 300mm.
3. Green Waste
Green waste refers strictly to organic waste that originates from your garden. This category includes a variety of plant-based materials, such as branches, leaves, weeds, and bark. Please note that soil is not included in this category.
Other accepted items in the green waste category encompass shrubs, grass clippings, twigs, and more. We can also handle tree trunks smaller than 300mm in diameter.
Managing garden waste can be a big job, especially after extensive landscaping or seasonal pruning. However, with our dedicated green waste bins, disposing of garden waste becomes a breeze. Simply load your green waste into our green waste skip bins and we’ll take care of the rest.
What Can’t Go in the Green Waste Skip Bin
- No asbestos or other hazardous material.
- No bricks, tiles, concrete, sand, or soil.
- No paper or cardboard.
- No household waste or appliances.
- No food waste.
- No mattresses or tyres.
*This skip must be green waste only.
4. Soil/Dirt
This skip is strictly sand and soil only. It must be 100% sand or soil. No other material is allowed.
The sand and soil waste category is reserved solely for sand and soil disposal. This means that the skip should contain 100% sand or soil – no other material types are permitted.
Whether you’re handling a landscaping project, gardening, or any other task that results in surplus sand or soil. Our sand skip bins and soil skip bins are designed to accommodate these materials. We’re here to make the disposal of your sand and soil as effortless as possible.
What Can’t Go in the Soil/Dirt Skip Bin
- No asbestos or other hazardous material.
- No bricks, tiles, concrete, sand, or soil.
- No paper or cardboard.
- No household waste or appliances.
- No food waste.
- No mattresses or tyres.
*This skip must be sand/soil only.
If you’re unsure about your waste types, if it’s allowed or not, don’t be shy to contact us to get clear information. Our team is always happy to help you.