Choosing the Right Size
- 1 2m³ mini skip: equivalent to a small trailer, suits bathroom demo or garden cleanout
- 2 3m³ small skip: equivalent to about 30 standard bins, suits single room renovation
- 3 4-6m³ medium skip: suits a full kitchen or bathroom renovation including plasterboard
- 4 8-10m³ large skip: suits a whole house cleanout or large extension demolition
- 5 12-15m³ walk-in skip: suits major demolition or full renovation projects
What Can't Go in a Skip Bin
- 1 Asbestos: must be wrapped, labelled, and taken to a licensed asbestos waste facility
- 2 E-waste (computers, TVs, batteries): separate collection required
- 3 Tyres: separate collection — most tyre shops accept old tyres for a fee
- 4 Liquid waste, paint, chemicals: hazardous waste — separate disposal required
- 5 Food waste and biological waste: not accepted in renovation skips
Costs Across Australian Cities
Skip bin costs vary by city and waste type. Approximate ranges for a 4m³ skip with standard mixed renovation waste: Sydney/Melbourne $250–$450, Brisbane/Adelaide $200–$380, Perth $200–$350, Regional areas may be higher due to transport. Concrete and heavy materials cost more per tonne — check whether your supplier charges weight-based or flat rate pricing.
Permit Requirements
If your skip bin needs to sit on a public road or footpath (rather than on your property), you need a council skip bin permit. Cost: $50–$150 depending on LGA. Your skip bin company can usually organise this — ask when booking.
Pro tip: Separate materials where possible — dedicated concrete skips and timber-only skips cost less per tonne than mixed waste, because sorted materials have better recycling value. On a large project, sorting waste can save $200–$600.
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