Hiring a skip bin is one of the easiest ways to manage rubbish during a home clean-up, renovation, garden project or construction job. However, it is important to know what you can put in a skip bin before you start loading it.

OnTime Skip Bins Hire provides skip bins for a range of suitable waste types, including general household waste, building waste, garden waste, timber, bricks, tiles and concrete. Knowing your waste type before booking can help you choose the right bin and avoid problems during collection.

If you are unsure about a particular item, contact OnTime Skip Bins Hire before putting it into the bin.

What Can You Put in a Skip Bin?

The answer depends on the type of waste you are removing. OnTime Skip Bins accepts several common waste categories.

1. General Household Waste

General household waste is suitable for many home clean-up and decluttering projects.

Examples include:

• Furniture
• Household items
• Clothes
• Garage clean-up waste
• Spring-cleaning waste
• Office materials
• Suitable electrical goods
• General rubbish

A skip bin can be especially useful when you are clearing out several rooms, cleaning a garage or preparing a property for renovation.

Instead of making multiple trips to dispose of unwanted items, you can place suitable waste into one skip bin and arrange collection when your project is finished.

2. Timber and Wood

Timber is another common waste material for skip bins.

Suitable timber waste may come from:

• Home renovations
• Old decking
• Fencing projects
• Carpentry work
• Building projects
• General property maintenance
• Timber offcuts

Keep your timber waste within the agreed waste category and avoid mixing prohibited materials into the bin.

3. Garden Waste

Planning a major garden clean-up? A skip bin can make removing large amounts of suitable garden waste much easier.

OnTime’s terms list garden waste such as:

• Tree branches
• Trees
• Pebbles
• Soil
• Timber
• Mulch
• Rocks

Garden projects can quickly produce more waste than a standard household bin can handle. A suitable skip bin provides a convenient option for larger clean-ups.

For larger landscaping projects, it is a good idea to tell OnTime what type of garden waste you have when requesting your quote.

4. Building and Renovation Waste

Renovation projects often produce a mixture of materials. Depending on the waste type and your booking requirements, suitable building waste can include:

• Plaster
• Timber
• Carpet
• Steel
• Concrete
• Bricks
• Tiles
• Other suitable construction and demolition materials

OnTime Skip Bins specifically lists building and construction waste among its accepted waste categories.

For heavy materials such as concrete, bricks and rubble, always tell the skip bin provider what you are disposing of. Heavy waste can have different handling, weight and disposal requirements.

5. Bricks, Tiles and Concrete

Renovating a bathroom, driveway, kitchen or other part of your property can create significant amounts of heavy waste.

Suitable projects may include:

• Bathroom renovations
• Demolition work
• Brick removal
• Tile removal
• Concrete removal
• Landscaping
• Building projects

OnTime lists bricks, tiles and concrete as acceptable waste types.

However, heavy materials should never be used to overload a bin. Overweight or overfilled bins may attract additional charges or may not be collected until the load is made safe.

What Can You Not Put in a Skip Bin?

Knowing what cannot go into your skip bin is just as important as knowing what can.

OnTime Skip Bins does not allow dangerous or prohibited materials in its skip bins unless specifically arranged. Its current terms list materials including:

• Asbestos
• Chemicals
• Poisons
• Batteries
• Paint
• Food and biological waste
• Medical waste
• Liquids
• Radioactive waste
• Gas bottles
• Spray cans
• Flammable substances

If prohibited materials are found, additional removal, decontamination or disposal charges may apply.

If you are unsure about an item, do not put it in the bin until you have checked with OnTime.

Asbestos Must Be Disposed of Separately

Asbestos requires special handling and disposal in Victoria.

EPA Victoria states that asbestos waste must not be placed in general, recycling or green waste bins. It must be taken to a facility authorised to receive asbestos waste.

If you suspect asbestos is present during a renovation or demolition project, stop and get appropriate advice before disturbing the material. EPA Victoria recommends using a licensed asbestos removalist as the safest option.

Construction and renovation waste also needs to be managed lawfully and taken to a place authorised to receive the particular type of waste.

How to Choose the Right Skip Bin

Once you know what can go in a skip bin, the next step is choosing the correct size.

OnTime Skip Bins currently offers sizes from 2m³ to 12m³. The available options are designed for projects ranging from small household clean-ups to larger renovation, construction and commercial jobs.

2m³ Skip Bin

Suitable for small clean-ups, minor DIY work and smaller garden projects.

3m³ Skip Bin

A practical option for garage clean-outs, household rubbish and smaller renovation projects.

4m³ Skip Bin

Suitable for bathroom renovations, landscaping and general clean-ups.

6m³ Skip Bin

A popular option for home renovations, roofing work and medium-volume construction waste.

8m³ Skip Bin

Useful for larger renovations, bulky rubbish and commercial clean-ups.

9m³ Skip Bin

Designed for larger renovations, shop fit-outs and substantial waste volumes.

10m³ Skip Bin

Suitable for larger construction projects and high-volume clean-ups.

12m³ Skip Bin

Designed for large construction, demolition and commercial waste projects.

If you are unsure which size you need, provide your suburb, waste type and approximate amount of rubbish when requesting a quote. OnTime can help you determine a suitable option.

Tips for Loading Your Skip Bin

Choosing the right waste category is only the first step. Loading the bin correctly is also important.

Keep Waste Below the Rim

Do not overfill your skip bin. Waste should remain below the top of the bin so it can be safely transported.

Overfilled or overweight bins may incur additional charges or may not be collected until the load is made safe.

Separate Prohibited Materials

Before loading your bin, check for items such as batteries, paint, chemicals, gas bottles and other restricted materials.

Keeping prohibited materials out of the skip bin helps prevent contamination and additional disposal problems.

Tell Us About Heavy Waste

Concrete, bricks, rubble and other heavy materials can require different handling and disposal considerations.

When booking, explain what materials you plan to put into the bin so the appropriate option can be selected.

Plan Your Waste Before Booking

Make a quick list of the materials you need to remove.

For example:

Home clean-up:
Furniture + clothes + household rubbish

Garden clean-up:
Branches + leaves + timber + suitable garden waste

Renovation:
Timber + plaster + carpet + suitable building waste

Construction:
Concrete + bricks + tiles + rubble

This makes it easier to select the appropriate skip bin and request an accurate quote.

Why Use OnTime Skip Bins Hire?

OnTime Skip Bins Hire provides skip bin solutions for homes, businesses, renovations and construction projects across Melbourne.

The company offers a range of bin sizes from 2m³ to 12m³, with standard hire of up to three days and extended hire available for longer projects. Same-day delivery may also be available, subject to availability.

OnTime also states that collected waste is processed through approved waste management centres, with recyclable materials such as metal, timber and concrete recovered where possible.

Whether you are cleaning up your home, clearing the garden or completing a renovation, having the right skip bin can make waste removal much simpler.

How to Book a Skip Bin

Booking a skip bin with OnTime is straightforward.

Step 1: Tell Us About Your Project

Provide your delivery suburb, preferred bin size, waste type and required delivery date.

Step 2: Get Your Quote

OnTime can provide pricing based on your specific requirements. Skip bin pricing can vary according to bin size, waste type, location and hire period.

Step 3: Arrange Delivery

Once your booking is confirmed, your skip bin can be delivered to the agreed location.

Step 4: Fill the Bin Safely

Load only suitable materials and keep the waste below the top rim.

Step 5: Arrange Collection

When your clean-up is complete, arrange collection so the waste can be processed and disposed of appropriately.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can you put in a skip bin?

You can put suitable general waste, household items, timber, garden waste, building waste, bricks, tiles and concrete in an OnTime skip bin, subject to the waste type and booking requirements.

Can I put furniture in a skip bin?

Yes. Furniture is listed as an acceptable general waste type by OnTime Skip Bins Hire.

Can I put garden waste in a skip bin?

Yes. OnTime lists trees, branches, pebbles, soil, timber, mulch and rocks among its garden waste types.

Can I put concrete in a skip bin?

Yes. Concrete is listed as an acceptable waste type. However, concrete is heavy, so you should tell OnTime about the material when booking and avoid overloading the bin.

Can I put bricks and tiles in a skip bin?

Yes. OnTime lists bricks, tiles and concrete as acceptable waste types.

Can I put asbestos in a skip bin?

No. Asbestos must not be placed in a standard OnTime skip bin. EPA Victoria requires asbestos waste to be taken to an authorised facility, and recommends licensed asbestos removalists as the safest option.

Can I put batteries, paint or chemicals in a skip bin?

No. These are listed as prohibited materials in OnTime’s current terms and conditions.

What happens if I overfill my skip bin?

Overfilled or overweight bins may incur additional charges or may not be collected until the load is made safe. Keep all waste below the bin’s top rim.

What size skip bin do I need?

OnTime offers skip bins from 2m³ to 12m³. The appropriate size depends on the volume and type of waste you need to remove.

Book Your Skip Bin with OnTime

Now that you know what can you put in a skip bin, planning your clean-up should be much easier.

From household rubbish and furniture to garden waste, timber, bricks, tiles and concrete, OnTime Skip Bins Hire offers a range of skip bin sizes for different projects across Melbourne.

Before booking, make sure you know your waste type, approximate volume and delivery suburb. If you are unsure whether a particular material is permitted, contact OnTime before putting it into the bin.

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