Skip Bin Hire FAQs

Got a quick question before you call?

These FAQs cover the most common questions about skip bin hire, including waste categories, bin sizes, hire periods, and what can go in the bin. If you are unsure, call Wendy and describe your load. Wendy will confirm the correct waste category, sizes, etc before booking.

Call Wendy 0428 473 502.

• What size skip bin do I need?

Most people underestimate how much waste they have. If you are unsure, describe the pile and we will recommend the right size. You can also compare sizes on our Skip Bin Sizes page.

• What waste types do you offer?

• What can't go in a skip bin?

• Do you deliver to my area?

We offer several waste categories to match disposal rules and pricing. The main categories include Light Domestic General Waste, Garden and Green Waste, and Builders General Waste. For full details, see our Waste Types page.

Prohibited and Hazardous Waste are not accepted, including asbestos or suspected asbestos, chemicals, oils, paint, batteries, and gas bottles. If you are unsure about an item, call Wendy before booking or loading it into your skip bin.

We service Monbulk and surrounding districts, including the Yarra Valley, Yarra Ranges and Dandenong Ranges, as well as Knox and Maroondah. If you are unsure, call Wendy, and we will quickly confirm your area.

Hire periods are flexible. Tell Wendy how long you think you need the bin and we will organise delivery and collection to suit your job. If you need more time, call us and we will help where possible.

• How long can I keep the skip bin?

• Where can you place the skip bin?

• How do I avoid extra charges?

• Can I mix green waste into Light General Waste & Builders Waste skip bins?

Most skips are placed on private property such as a driveway or yard. If you need on-street placement, you may require a council permit depending on your location. Call Wendy and we will talk you through the safest option.

Yes, Green Waste is fine in Light General Waste & Builders General Waste skip bins.

The biggest causes are choosing the wrong waste category, overloading, mixing restricted items, and letting loads get waterlogged. Call Wendy before booking to confirm the correct waste category and avoid surprises.

• Can I put Bricks, Concrete, and Dirt, etc., in the skip bin?

Concrete, Dirt, Bricks, etc, are only allowed in:

• Builders General Waste - up to 10% of the load may be a mix of these materials or

• 100% Mixed Heavy Recyclable Materials skip bins, where 100% of the load is made up of concrete, bricks, or. soil, or rocks, or stones, or dry sand, etc.

• How far above the top of the bin can we go?

The load must not exceed the top edge of the skip bin (water level). If the load exceeds the top edge, it is illegal for us to transport it, and we may face heavy fines and loss of points on our license.

• Why do we have to pay extra for a mattress and bed bases, tyres, gas bottles, fire extinguishers, ect.?

We don't make the rules for the disposal of certain items, such as mattresses, bed bases, tyres, gas bottles, fire extinguishers, paint, poisons, etc.

The state government, landfill sites and transfer stations all have fees along the way; the end result is that we have to collect the money to pay all of them for the responsible disposal of these items. That's why we have to charge these high fees.