What Not To Do with Our Skip Bins

Because we are committed to environmentally safe disposal, we’ve outlined a list of dos and don’ts to best help us help you and the planet.

Asbestos
Chemicals (pool, insecticides, etc.)
Paint tins
Perishable food
Gas bottles
Car & truck tyres
Motor & cooking oils
Soils or clay (potting mixes are OK)

Many of these items, like asbestos and harsh chemicals, require specialised disposal to ensure that the substance does not threaten waste workers, wildlife, and groundwater after it’s thrown away.

If you have one of these items, we may be able to help you find a local disposal option. If we cannot recommend an alternative waste removal company, we can help you determine which municipal agency you should contact for more information. Some of the other items we do not accept may be picked up by private companies. For example, some vehicle dealerships and repair shops accept used tyres.

Our Bin Guidelines

Whether you need a skip bin while clearing out your yard after a storm or to collect debris during a major property renovation, it’s essential to keep the use guidelines in mind. At Cheap Skip Bins, all of our bins have the exact usage requirements. These guidelines ensure proper disposal once the bin is picked up and reduce the risk of potential injury for you and our pickup crew. Please review the rubbish skip bin hire rules below before reserving your bin.

General Waste

General household waste, clothes, furniture, toys, appliances, plastics, metal, light green waste.

NO brick, concrete, carpet/underlay, gyprock, building timber, timber sleepers, asbestos/fibro, cool room panels, palm trunks/stumps, mattresses, tyres, food scraps, paint, or paint, asbestos/fibro, liquids or soil.

Light Building Waste

Timber, gyprock, roof sheeting (no insulation), wall tiles, general waste.

NO brick, concrete, carpet/underlay, mattresses, tyres, palm trunks/stumps, cool room panels, food, paint tins or food.

Masonry Only

Brick, pavers, concrete, floor tiles, rocks, roof tiles, slate without any backing material.

NO soil or any other waste not deemed masonry

Bathroom Demolition

Tiles from walls, floor tiles, concrete, brick priced upon quantity discussed at quote baths, shower screens, toilets, gyprock, and blue board.

NO asbestos, old fibro, carpet, palms/stumps, cool room panel, tyres, food, or liquids

Green Waste

Tree clippings, grass, branches, bark, small trees/shrubs.

NO tree trunks/stumps over 150mm diameter, palm trunks/stumps, timber sleepers, turf removal, soil, or rocks

Proper Use of Bins for Prompt Rubbish Removal

With the exception of the above items, we allow almost everything else in our bins. We even accept car batteries and auto parts, which other companies may not. In addition to accepting a wide range of rubbish, at Cheap Skip Bins, we do our utmost to reduce landfill waste by recycling as much as 80% of what our clients throw out.

When loading your bin, you mustn’t overfill it. Do not load your bin over the rim. If you think you may need more bin space, please contact our staff before your scheduled delivery to discuss your options. To prevent issues with bin size, consider consulting with our team about the extent of your project before ordering a bin of a particular size to ensure that you end up with the correct skip bin for your needs.

While filling your bin, use common sense and best lifting practices to minimise the risk of personal injury or property damage. For example, you should always lift heavy objects using thrust from your knees rather than stooping down and potentially straining your back.

Call us for additional questions on whether we can remove a specific type of rubbish. Our Penrith office can be reached on 0408 025 232 Monday through Friday.

Want to Know More?

Contact our friendly team to hire your skip bin or find out more information.